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A beautiful threefour-bedroom character cottage set in a prime forest location in the much sought-after area of Burley Lawn. The property has recently undergone a programme of refurbishment and extension; whilst maintaining its original charm but including all of the luxuries of a modern home. South Cottage is situated in a charming plot which looks directly onto the open forest and enjoys stunning grounds extending to just under half an acre.

SITUATION

The property lies approximately ¼ of a mile 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 nearby Burley and Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station (8 miles, Waterloo 90 minutes) 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.

THE PROPERTY

Access is provided via a covered storm porch, leading into a generous, bright and airy entrance hall which houses the staircase leading up to the first floor and provides access to the spacious open-plan kitchendiningliving room. This space has recently been extended to create a wonderful family and entertaining space, which is almost ten meters wide and stretches across the whole rear of the property. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units, a Rangemaster cooker and Butler sink. The space provides an abundance of natural light, provided by a recently installed roof lantern and French doors which lead to the rear terrace and garden beyond.

Adjoining the kitchen area, is a useful utility room, cloakroom and an additional pedestrian door, leading to the side of the property and rear garden.

Further to this level is an additional two reception rooms; a sitting room featuring an original brick fireplace and wood burning stove, and a further reception room which is currently used as a home officestudy but would make an ideal snug, benefiting from views of the front garden and forest beyond.

The first floor offers three good sized bedrooms; the principal suite benefits from stunning views over the front aspect, a large dressing room and generous ensuite. There are two additional double bedrooms which are both serviced by the high specification family bathroom.

The property offers the potential to create a fourth bedroom on the ground floor, by partition off a section of the living area and providing access via the entrance hallway. The current vendors have plumbed the property with this in mind, should someone wish to also add an ensuite.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

The property is approached via a forest track and is enclosed by timber gates, with a long shingle drive leading down to the front of the property and parking area. The plot is bordered by mature hedging to one side and a delightful lawned area to the other, which overlooks neighbouring paddocks. The driveway provides ample parking for numerous vehicles and houses the newly built timber garage, which is detached from the property.

There is side access to the rear garden to both sides of the property. The rear garden is of a good size and is mainly laid to level lawn, enclosed by mature hedging and trees. There are two paved terraced areas, one abutting the property and one raised at the rear of the garden, creating the ideal space for alfresco dining. In addition to this, there is also a useful timber shed and log store.