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***Part exchange may be available. Please enquire for more
information*** An elegant red brick detached former lodge built
around the turn of the last century and having been the subject of
extensive extension and renovation by the current vendors to now
provide accommodation across three floors. The property is set
within a charming well stocked cottage garden in a very private and
tranquil position on one of the rarely available and highly sought
after forest roads within the village of Brockenhurst.
The accommodation currently offers four double bedrooms, one
with ensuite facilities, generous reception rooms of a newly fitted
family kitchendining room, spacious sitting room with stone
fireplace and cast iron log burner, family room and a media room.
The lodge offers a southerly aspect giving all rooms a light and
airy feel.
The property is located in a rarely available and highly sought
after location at the head of a private no through lane. The open
forest is accessed via a footpath leading down into North Weirs or
at the start of the lane, where the forest lies opposite.
The village offers a mainline railway station with direct links
to London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes and a good local
community of shops and restaurants.
The Georgian coastal town of Lymington is only 4 miles to the
south with its famous Saturday country market, extensive yachting
facilities and ferry service to the Isle of Wight. To the north is
the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which
links to the M3, giving access to London.
An oak framed open porch leads to the lobby with an area of
fitted storage for coats and boots. In turn the hallway is where
the turning staircase leads to the first and second floor
accommodation.
The main sitting room is delightful with oak ceiling beams and a
triple aspect with glazed double doors to the south facing garden.
A focal point is the beautiful Bath Stone fireplace fitted with log
burning stove. There is a family "e;snug"e; room
with connecting shower room currently used as the music study.
A feature of note is the magnificent open plan dining room and
kitchen which is L-shaped around the southerly aspect and flooded
with light. This generous area is ideal for family living with
access to the garden and the kitchen area being comprehensively
fitted with ample Teal coloured hand painted wooden storage
cupboards and a large peninsular breakfast bar with induction hob.
There are two eye level ovens with combination microwave, an
integral dishwasher and space for a large American style fridge
freezer. A door leads from the dining area to the well fitted
utility room, with access to the rear of the property.
The first floor comprises the principal bedroom suite with
dressing area and generous en suite bathroom having a separate
shower. There are two further spacious double bedrooms and a family
bathroom.
Stairs rise to the second floor where there is a generous media
roomfamily games room and a further double bedroom.
The property is approached over a graveled drive that leads to a
detached garageworkshop and a parking area. Adjoining the rear of
the property is a good size paved sun terrace linking directly to
the main area of garden. The garden, which is mainly laid to lawn
enjoys a delightful southerly aspect and offers a high degree of
privacy with beautifully maintained beds and borders.
Set within the curtilage is an attractive well and a recently
constructed summer house which benefits from power-lighting.
Further areas of paving provide access around the property with an
additional seating terrace and a stocked raised bed abutting the
front boundary.
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