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A rare opportunity to purchase an enchanting forest cottage, situated in one of the most desirable locations in the national park. Thought to be one of the oldest cottages in the area, dating back to 1740’s this delightful cottage has been beautifully restored and extended whilst maintaining it’s character and traditional features. This property further benefits from a detached guest suite, heated swimming pool and glorious private grounds. EPR: C

Holly Grove Cottage lies about one and a half miles from the centre of, arguably, one of the most beautiful and sought after villages in The New Forest, ideally situated to make full use of all the wonderful facilities the Forest has to offer. Whether it be sailing at nearby Lymington (12 miles) or golf at one of the many courses in the area including Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station (8 miles, Waterloo 90 mins.) The market town of Ringwood is but a short drive away (5 miles). 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.

Entering the property through the pretty porch into the entrance hall, with stairs leading to the first floor, downstair WC and storage cupboard currently housing the boiler. Directly to the right is a cosy sitting room, with feature fireplace, exposed beams and double aspect views over the front of the property.

Further to this is the principal living area, comprising a dining room with single aspect views over the side of the property and kitchen featuring a double AGA, Oyster slate floor, high and low level kitchen units, double hight beamed ceiling and an impressive arced window to the rear, creating a beautiful feature as well as providing an abundance of natural light. Leading on from the kitchen there is a very good sized larder with pantry attached and utility room with built in storage, double sink and a door providing access to the side of the property. To the left of the kitchen there is double doors which lead to York stone terrace and provide access to the garden beyond.

On the first floor is the principal bedroom, with double aspect views over the surrounding forest and featuring a dressing area and en suite shower room comprising low level WC, hand wash basin and walk in shower cubicle. There are two further bedrooms to this level, both with single aspect views to the front elevation and the family bathroom featuring a built in bath, shower cubicle, hand wash basin and low level WC.

A gravel forest track leads down to the property, once passing over the cattle grid directly to the left is a single storey thatched dwelling which has been cleverly converted into a guest bedroom with en suite shower room and useful storage cupboard. The picturesque front garden mainly planted with beautiful shrubs and flowers, dived by a brick path and enclosed from the open forest by an idyllic picket fence.

The rear garden is beautifully maintained to a high standard. To the left is a gravel track that leads to the rear boundary, where lies a gated access to the forest, the garage and further parking. To the right of the rear garden is a terraced area with timber cooking area steps leading down to a further patio. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to level lawn and boarded with mature plant beds that are very well maintained, there is also a good sized heated swimming pool with cover and pool house. Further to this there is a good sized outbuilding currently being utilised as a bar and secondary reception room and also has shower room which can be accessed separately from the outside, ideal for when using the pool.