Property description
Set in grounds of approximately 0.5 of an acre, with direct access to the New Forest, this cottage is truly unique in every way. Boasting an annexe, two main upstairs bedrooms and versatile ground floor accommodation. This property really does need to be viewed to be appreciated.
Description
The main cottage was constructed circa 1906 and has been extended over the years. This has culminated in a very versatile family home that has an annex that could be self contained and registered as an investment with the New Forest District Council. The main house accommodation consists of Sitting Room, Dining Room, Separate Kitchen, Conservatory and Separate W/C. The ground floor is enhanced by two bedrooms with an En-Suite to Master. Upstairs benefits from two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The annexe is ideally suited to a dependent relative or a business, and offers additional accommodation that consists of a separate shower room, private lounge, double bedroom and individual kitchen. Outside the property is set in grounds of approximately 0.5 of an acre and can be appreciated by the photos.
Ground Floor
Enclosed Porch to inner front door to Hall with staircase to the first floor. Cloakroom. Low flush w.c. and wash basin with tiled splashback. From the hall a door leads to the Sitting Room. A light and spacious room with log burning stove on tiled hearth with mantel above. Pine boarded flooring. A door leads to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room. The Kitchen end has a well fitted kitchen with good range of wall and floor mounted cupboard and drawer units. Granite work surfaces with breakfast bar. Inset one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap and separate drinking water tap. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is a cooker with double oven, four hot plates and built-in cooker hood above. Electric operated awning above. The kitchen is open-plan to the Conservatory/Dining Room. Fully double glazed and with tri-fold doors to the whole of one side opening out onto the decking and south facing garden. Pine flooring. Study/Bedroom Five. Tiled flooring and French doors leading out to the garden. Opposite is a useful Walk-in Larder.
Ground Floor Bedrooms
Ground Floor Master Bedroom One. A spacious double bedroom overlooking the front of the property with rural views across to the open Forest beyond. Door to En-Suite Bathroom One. Tiled walls and floor. Jacuzzi style bath with mixer taps, shower attachment and independent Mira shower above, low flush w.c. and wash basin. Bedroom Two. A pleasing double bedroom with similar views to the master bedroom. Cupboard housing the oil-fired central heating boiler which provides hot water and central heating with airing cupboard above with lagged hot water cylinder, slatted shelving and programmer controls. Note - the annexe can be accessed from this room. There are back-to-back doors giving privacy and sound insulation.
First Floor
The staircase with its pine newels, handrail and turned spindles leads to a Landing. Doors to Bedroom Three. A double aspect room overlooking the rear garden and to the front the Allotments and open Forest. Bedroom Four. A single bedroom overlooking the open Forest. Family Bathroom. Well-appointed with large walk-in shower. Cast iron bath with ball and claw feet, low flush w.c. and pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back.
The Annexe
Separately accessed via its own Porch via double glazed front door to Hall with doors to Sitting/Dining Room. Outlook towards the open Forest. Kitchen. Rolltop Formica worksurfaces with tiled splash backs. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Inset four ring electric hob with under oven and cooker hood above. Range of built-in cupboards and drawers. Washing machine and refrigerator. Door to full height cupboard. Bedroom. Overlooking the small terraced garden which is private to the annexe. There is a built-in double wardrobe and Shower Room. With fully tiled shower cubical with shower fitment, low flush w.c. and wash basin.
Outside
The property is accessed via a five bar gate with adjacent pedestrian gate leading to a gravelled parking and turning area with ample space and leading to the:
Double Garage
5m x 6m. Of brick construction surmounted by a slate roof and twin up-and-over doors.
Gardens
The main garden lies to the rear of the property with a predominately southerly aspect. It enjoys a high degree of privacy and has a good number of mature trees and shrubs. Adjacent to the house is sun decking and there is an open-fronted covered and partially enclosed deck providing the perfect alfresco outdoor eating area with power and a log burning stove. Adjacent to this is a Garden Studio (5m x 4m) which makes an ideal games room or occasional Study. There are Sundry Sheds. The garden has areas of lawns, shrubs and trees, an area which would be ideal for growing vegetables and at the far end a Summer House. In all the garden and grounds extend to approximately 0.5 of an acre. A full inspection of this Forest property is strongly recommended.
Property Features :
- Extended Forest Cottage
- Versatile Living Accommodation
- Two Upstairs Bedrooms
- Two Ground Floor Bedrooms
- Potential For Self Contained Annexe