Property description
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A character turn of the century cottage enjoying an excellent plot within the popular New Forest village of Copythorne.
Owners Comments
\"Myrtle Cottage has been retained within the family for over 50 years and we hope that the new owners can restore it and its wonderful gardens to their former glory.\"
Introduction
Myrtle Cottage is an unspoilt pretty period home having been retained within the family for over 50 years and requires modernisation with the opportunity to extend, subject to planning permission. The property enjoys a substantial plot with huge potential to create a wonderful garden and the possibility of erecting further garaging again, subject to planning permission. Internally the property retains much of its original character including high skirting boards and open fire and has a recently installed gas boiler but requires full updating elsewhere. Copythorne is a pretty and popular village within the New Forest National Park with a range of local amenities amidst a picturesque setting.
Description
A hardwood door opens into the entrance hall with a staircase ascending to the first floor. Doors lead to the reception rooms including the sitting room which hosts a bay window and tiled fireplace with inset open fire and built in side cupboard. The dining room also features an open fire and understairs storage cupboard. An inner hall accesses the kitchen which is fitted in a range of base units with inset stainless steel sink unit and window overlooking the back garden. There is a large airing cupboard and wall mounted gas boiler. There is a bathroom with bath and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and separate WC. On the first floor are three bedrooms, the master hosting a walk in wardrobe.
Outside
The property is approached via a long gravel driveway passing the side of the house to the detached garage. The front gardens are extensive with a large lawned area studded with shrubs and enclosed by mature hedgerow. The rear gardens are predominantly lawned with a range of fruit and specimen trees including, pear, apple and plum. There is a timber shed and a large brick store towards the end of the garden which opens up into a large expense featuring two greenhouses and a grow your own patch. This large expanse offers a great deal of privacy and offer much versatility of usage.
Location
Copythorne is a very popular village situated within the boundaries of the New Forest National Park with a wide range of amenities close at hand including a junior school, village hall, shop, hairdressers and local pubs. A large superstore is located within three miles with Lyndhurst, Totton and Ashurst nearby providing further amenities. The M27 is less than 3 miles away providing fast road links to London, the South Coast and beyond. Mainline rail links can be found at either Totton or Ashurst with direct services to London Waterloo.
Agents Notes
The property is served by mains drainage and gas central heating.
Directions
From our office proceed along the A36 and turn right on to Black Hill Road turning left onto Furzey Road at the crossroads. Continue on this road under the M27 motorway and turn left onto Romsey Road. Turn right into Barrow Hill Road immediately after 'The Empress of Blandings' public house, the property can be found a short distance on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Two/three bedrooms semi detached cottage
- Picturesque New Forest setting
- Opportunity to modernise and extend, subject to planning permission
- Attractive plot extending to 0.18 acres
- Driveway with parking for several vehicles and opportunity to erect a garage, subject to planning p