Property description
A charming thatched cottage of significant architectural and historical importance overlooking open paddock land in the well regarded village of Landford within the New Forest National Park.
Owners Comments
\"Yew Tree Cottage, with its warm heart welcome in all seasons, has given our family immense pleasure over the years. Being a comforting, historic and spacious family home, set within the New Forest and its outstanding beauty, we have enjoyed being able to walk our dogs, cycle and walk along the adjoining drove to the Cuckoo Inn via beautiful countryside from our doorstep! And to top it all, our daughter has benefitted from attending the excellent local schools and we have enjoyed the arts and cafe culture of nearby Salisbury. \"
\"As a family, we feel privileged to have become part of the life of this cottage and to have lived in such a wonderful building in a beautiful area.\"
Introduction
Yew Tree Cottage, believed to have origins dating back to the late 1600's is one of the New Forest's few remaining 'squatter's cottages' retaining its exquisite intrinsic cob qualities of sculpted walls and energy efficient natural structure. Its humble beginnings were transformed under the ownership of the Trafalgar Estate and it has been sensitively restored in more latter years by the current owners.
The well sized accommodation is beautifully presented fusing the character of exposed beams, Inglenook Fireplace and latch doors with modern living and conveniences to provide a comfortable and practical period home. The accommodation is supplemented by outbuildings including the brick built Earldom telephone exchange, constructed in 1930's, currently used as an excellent home office and a recently constructed barn style garage. The tiered south facing rear gardens are a joy offering an ideal entertainment or relaxation venue and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of views over the immediate open countryside. Although offering generous living space comprising four good sized bedrooms, the cottage offers further potential to extend, subject to planning permission, and benefits from generous off road parking. Adjacent to the property is a small footpath providing walks through attractive countryside leading to the Hamptworth Estate and revered Cuckoo Inn.
Location
The highly desirable New Forest village of Landford is renowned for its wealth of recreational and cultural amenities, with excellent schooling for all ages at the reputable New Forest Primary School with an outstanding Ofsted grade nearby, private schooling consists of Hampshire Collegiate, King Edwards VI, Chaffyn Grove and Godolphin, all in close proximity and the property lies within catchment of the Salisbury Grammar Schools. Landford enjoys a friendly sociable community with a range of local amenities including a post office, convenience store, village hall and public house. Furthermore its proximity to the open New Forest offers idyllic dog walking, cycling and wonderful scenery with the popular Hampworth Golf and Country Club just a few minutes' drive away. Although it is a delightful rural location, Landlord is perfectly placed for commuting with easy access to Salisbury, Southampton, and via the New Forest to Bournemouth.
Property Features :
- Four bedroom cob cottage
- Good sized kitchen breakfast room with sizeable utility room
- Ample private parking with two vehicular access
- Detached garage and separate home office
- Excellent local schooling and ideal commuter links