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A charming three bedroom detached cottage set in a truly unique and idyllic position overlooking Pikes Hill Green. The property offers considerable scope for enlargement (STPP) and further benefits from a good size garden and off parking. Energy Performance Rating: TBC

SITUATION

The property is set in a unique position, set just off Pikes Hill Avenue and being one of only a few properties to overlook the green.

Lyndhurst, situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park, provides an excellent range of amenities and facilities including a range of boutique shops and everyday stores, public houses, restaurants, hotels and a well-regarded primary school.

Southampton, by road, is about 8 1/2 miles distant and there are mainline rail services available at Brockenhurst and Ashurst, both approximately 4 miles away, with Brockenhurst also offering an excellent sixth form college.

The M27 at Cadnam is within approximately 4 miles, giving access to Portsmouth and Bournemouth via the M27 and Winchester and London via the M3.

LOCAL AREA

Lyndhurst has been known as the capital of The New Forest since William the Conqueror established it as a royal hunting ground in 1079, with Kings and Queens staying at the Royal Manor throughout the centuries.

Lyndhurst is also home to the Forestry Commission and the Verderers’ Court (Verderers are the guardians of the forest’s rights and therefore protectors of the forest landscape).

The delightful High Street offers an eclectic mix of boutique shops and everyday stores including an old-fashioned sweet shop and award-winning butchers, as well as an art gallery, a vintage interiors shop and a Ferrari and Maserati showroom.

There are numerous places to eat out, ranging from popular country inns, such as The Royal Oak at Bank (a hamlet within the parish boundary) to Lime Wood, a country house hotel with a highly regarded restaurant and luxurious spa.

Property is equally varied, from traditional terraced cottages to large country houses. Lyndhurst also appeals to commuters as there are links to major road networks at Ashurst and Cadnam as well as mainline stations at Ashurst and Brockenhurst.

Towering over the skyline is the pre-Raphaelite church of St Michael and All Angels where the grave of former Lyndhurst resident Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll‘s inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, can be found.

THE PROPERTY

This lovely period cottage enjoys a perfect position, being tucked off Pikes Hill along a gravel track, whilst enjoying uninterrupted views to the front across the green.

To the front, a solid wood door with glazed insert opens into the entrance hallway which provides access to the main living accommodation, as well as a cloakroom with wash basin and WC.

The sitting and dining rooms are set to the rear of the property and both enjoy views across the rear garden. The sitting room features a wood burning stove set within a brick recess and a large bay window filling the room with light. The dining room is open to the sitting room creating a good size living space and again features a rear aspect window.

The kitchen is et to the front and features a range of fitted wall and base units, roll top worksurfaces and built-in appliances including a Hotpoint double oven and a Bosch gas hob with extractor unit over. Within the kitchen there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and space for an under counter fridge.

From the entrance hallway, a stairwell ascends to the first floor landing, which provides access to the three bedrooms and bathroom.

The main bedroom is set to the front of the cottage, with built-in wardrobes and stunning elevated views across the green.

The remaining two bedrooms are set to the back of the cottage, enjoying elevated views across the rear garden.

All of the bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, fitted with a modern suite comprising a panelled bath, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

To the front aspect, an area of hardstanding provides off road parking for two vehicles. The driveway is flanked by gravel strips and fence panel borders.

Side access leads through to the rear garden, which is apportioned into two separate area, split by an established hedgerow.

The first area of garden is made up of areas of gravel and lawn, whilst the second is predominantly laid to lawn. Set within the garden are some planted beds.

Adjoining the rear of the cottage is a small paved seating terrace.

*Sheds not included in sale

SERVICES

Energy Performance Rating: TBC

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All mains services