Detached house for sale in Main Road, East Boldre, Brockenhurst SO42

An attractive farmhouse dating back to the 18th Century nestled in the heart of the New Forest National Park and enjoying far reaching views over the heath land to the front. This three bedroom property set in 0.5 acre has been thoughtfully extended to create a wonderful family home with direct forest access and a large garage/workshop and studio. The property benefits from Commoners rights. EPC - G

The property has a wonderful forest location in the pretty village of East Boldre with a thriving pub, village hall, post office, village store and garage all within easy walking distance. There is also a popular marina at nearby Bucklers Hard and the Beaulieu River Sailing Club offers opportunities for sailing enthusiasts.

The attractive town of Lymington has a number of supermarkets and independent shops including some designer boutiques and restaurants and is surrounded by the New Forest National Park.

Brockenhurst Railway Station (approximately 5.5 miles) provides a half hourly service to London Waterloo with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes, and the motorway networks surrounding Southampton are also within direct travelling distance. There are many well regarded private and state schools in the surrounding area, with South Baddesley (Primary) providing a mini bus service.

On entering the property the welcoming reception hallway leads to all main accommodation. To the left there is a charming country style kitchen that opens onto the sunny conservatory. A door from the conservatory leads into a useful pantry and storage area. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with ample storage provision, integrated cooker, gas hob and fridge and freezer, space for a dishwasher and a picture window overlooking farmers fields. The triple aspect sitting room is a generous area with french doors leading out to a patio area, an open fire place and fitted full shelves to one wall. To the right of the hallway is a large dining room which forms part of the original cob cottage, with a wood burning stove and a fitted cabinet. A door leads through to the dual aspect study with fitted shelving, an ideal peaceful office. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom with wc and further cupboard storage. The first floor accommodation comprises a spacious main bedroom suite with triple aspect views of the garden and forest, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with wc and hand basin. The guest suite is of a generous size and enjoys an ensuite bathroom. The third double bedroom, airing cupboard and utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine complete the first floor accommodation.

The house occupies a delightful position with views to the front and the rear of the property. The house is approached along a long forest track that leads to the house, parking and outbuilding. The garden wraps around the property and is mostly laid to lawn with pleasant southerly and westerley aspect and some mature shrubs and hedging to provide privacy. There is a large paved terrace to the south of the house providing a perfect spot for outside entertaining. There is a large summer house in the corner and an area of fruit cages. The double garage has both power and lighting with a workshop at the rear and studio and store room above.

Services

Mains water, electricity and Calor gas, private drainage