Property description
An attractive Grade II Listed thatched cottage overlooking the open forest of Swan Green.
The property is situated on the end of a small run of not dissimilar cottages which have feature in numerous New Forest memorabilia. Constructed of traditional painted brick with contrasting painted small pane casements in keeping with its neighbours, the property is set under a steep pitched wired thatched roof which has been recently overhauled, with the ridge currently being replaced. Fronting the green, the cottage offers accommodation accessed off twin stairwells over 2 floors. The property benefits from gas central heating throughout. Opening off the snug is a dual aspect sitting room and ground floor study/bedroom 4. To the rear is a kitchen, breakfast room and ground floor bathroom, and overhead are 3 bedrooms. The gardens, designed for ease of maintenance, are laid essentially to areas of lawn with a gravelled area to the rear that provides unobstructed parking suitable for a number of vehicles. Additional land available if required.
3/4 bedrooms, bathroom, snug, sitting room, study/bedroom 4, kitchen, breakfast/dining room, lawned gardens, off road parking to rear, additional land available if requiredSWAN GREEN The property is situated on the outskirts of Emery Down village where there is an historic Church and renowned Public House. The village abuts miles of open forest with the neighbouring village of Lyndhurst, commonly regarded as the capital of the New Forest, about ¾ mile south east. The village of Brockenhurst (about 4 miles south) has a mainline rail connection to London/Waterloo (journey time approximately 90 minutes). The M27 (Junction 1) is some 3 miles north of the property, connecting through to the M3 at Chilworth to the north of Southampton. The coastline and Georgian market town of Lymington famed for its river, marinas and yacht clubs lies some 10 miles to the south of the property.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL
CANOPY STORM PORCH Block paved floor. Painted panelled door opening through to:
SNUG Laminate wood floor covering throughout. Feature open fire of natural and/or painted brick with a projecting hearth surmounted by a painted carved mantel. Areas of exposed ceiling beamwork. Wall light point. Wall mounted thermostat control. Concealed stairwell ascending to the first floor. Further door to:
STUDY/BEDROOM 4 Situated to the front of the property. Fitted with a range of wardrobe style store cupboards. Wall light point. Consumer unit with utility meters.
SITTING ROOM A dual aspect room with wood laminate floor covering. Exposed ceiling beamwork. 2 wall light points. Secondary stairs ascending to the first floor, with access to a small understairs store cupboard.
KITCHEN Situated to the rear of the property, fitted with a range of carved wooden store cabinets to both base and high level with surrounding granite effect roll topped worksurfaces with contrasting tiled relief. Inset appliances in the form of a single drainer stainless steel sink with monoblock tap, together with a 4 ring electric hob set over a base oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for full height fridge/freezer. Panelled door to the rear. Concertina style door to INNER LOBBY. Open access to:
BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM Situated to the rear of the property, with a traditional angled raised register style fireplace. Exposed ceiling beamwork.
BATHROOM Suite comprised of a panelled bath with an Edwardian style chromium mixer facility, hand held shower and shower screen, the whole set in a contrasting tiled surround with matching low-level WC and an oval wash hand basin set in a vanity area with a range of base store cupboards under. Concealed Worcester 24i Junior gas fired boiler for heating and hot water requirements throughout the property. Extractor fan.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 3 Situated to the front of the property overlooking the forest. Wood laminate floor covering. Panelled door to:
BEDROOM 1 Adjoining bedroom overlooking the forest. Feature traditional fireplace. Wall light point.
. Accessed off the secondary stairwell:
BEDROOM 2 Traditional feature register style fireplace. Laminate wood floor covering.
OUTSIDE To the fore, overlooking Swan Green the gardens are retained by an ornamental classic parkland style fence with a pedestrian gate that pens to a central brick edged block paved path serving the property. Designed for ease of maintenance the gardens are laid to lawn with a graveled/paved path abutting the property which provides a walkway to the rear. To the rear the gardens are again essentially lawned with a central gravelled path which serves a substantial area of PARKING with gated access out onto Northerwood Avenue. Additional land is available if required.
SERVICES All mains services are connected. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are unable to verify that they are in working order.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS From London, continue west on the M3 and M27 towards the New Forest. On reaching Cadnam (Junction 1) continue in a westerly direction onto the open forest on the A31. Continue for approximately 2 miles, turning left signed Emery Down. Proceed for a further 3 miles into the hamlet of Emery Down. Ascend the hill passing the church (on one's right). On descending the hill, the run of cottages will be seen set back on the left overlooking Swan Green. On reaching the run of cottages, turn left into Northerwood Avenue. Follow the road to the right which will run to the back of the property, where parking can be found on the road or driveway.
VIEWING Strictly by Appointment via John D Wood & Co.
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