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"Nestled in the idyllic village of Burley within the enchanting New Forest, Forest Orchard is an exceptional 4 bedroom detached country residence built in 1895, and is offered for sale for the first time in over thirty years.



Set in approximately 2 acres of garden and paddock with an annexe, stables and 4 bay garage. Surrounded by the splendour of the forest and enjoying expansive vistas, the property has been meticulously extended and maintained whilst retaining the charm of a period property.

The well stocked garden faces south and enjoys sunshine throughout the day.

Approached from a quiet lane through wooden 5 bar gates, a gravel drive allows ample parking and access to a 4 bay oak frame garage comprising of two open bays and two garages, one with electric doors. A further beautiful oak frame outbuilding now provides extra accommodation comprising of a Living room with cinema, mezzanine sleeping area and en suite Shower room.

The main house has been thoughtfully refurbished whilst maintaining its original character, welcoming you into a vaulted oak framed Garden room with antique French stone Fireplace, English limestone floor with underfloor heating and Stuv wood burner. The room seamlessly connects to the garden offering a delightful retreat.

The main Sitting room with its warm ambience and triple aspect design, has a brick fireplace with Stuv wood burner, French doors to the west facing terrace and provides access to the country shaker style kitchen.

The Kitchen, a focal point for the home, has ample units, vaulted ceiling, brick floor and fireplace, with oak worktops all centred around a 3 oven Gas AGA.

The original entrance hall exudes heritage charm with its Victorian tiled floor, porch and under stairs storage.

The Dining room has oak flooring, glass display cabinets either side of the open fireplace and the bay window overlooks the rear garden. The Snug Study has an open fireplace, built in cupboard and bay window overlooking the rear garden.

A Utility room, shower room and cloakroom complete the downstairs accommodation.

Ascending to the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one with a vaulted en suite shower room and a family bathroom. The main bedroom, with its double aspect, offers views of the forest. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and three have original Victorian fireplaces.

The gardens at Forest Orchard are well stocked, featuring a flagstone terrace and courtyard, fruit trees and mature specimen trees along the boundary all extending to 1 acre. A post and rail fence separates the garden from the paddock, which has a stable and tractor store and its own independent gated access onto Southfield Lane, and the open forest, ideal for equestrian use.

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Forest Orchard is set in a simply stunning location within the most beautiful area of the Forest. This really is a quiet and tranquil inner Forest location with open woodland and meadows surrounding.

The surrounding towns and villages are equally pretty with the popular sailing town of Lymington located approximately 10 miles away aswell as Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station to London Waterloo which is approximately 7 miles away, London Waterloo 90 mins by train. The market town of Ringwood is only a short drive away 5 miles with the larger shopping towns of Southampton 20 miles to the east and Bournemouth 16 miles to the west, both with their airports are easily accessible.

Close to the house are stunning horse rides and country walks. The village of Burley is steeped in history. Ponies and cattle roam freely through the village following ancient forest tracks that have been used for centuries by Commoners and their livestock. This village is one of the few remaining that still practices the old tradition of Commoning, which allows animals to graze on the open forest. Burley is one of the most popular villages within the New Forest and visitors are offered a wealth of attractions which include tea rooms, traditional inns and pubs, wagonette rides in season , bike hire, forest walks, horse riding, the famous Burley Ice Cream and even a cider farm.

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