Detached house for sale in Pound Lane, Burley, Ringwood BH24

Situated in a very sought after location in the heart of the village of Burley and just a stone through away from the open forest, lies this charming five-bedroom house. The property is currently being utilised as successful Bed and Breakfast, providing a good income, but could also be ideal for multi-generational living as it features a self-contained annexe.

Situation

The property is centrally located in, arguably, one of the most beautiful and sought after villages in The New Forest, ideally situated to make full use of all the wonderful facilities the Forest has to offer. Whether it be sailing at nearby Lymington (12 miles) or golf at one of the many courses in the area including Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station (8 miles, Waterloo 90 mins.) The market town of Ringwood is but a short drive away (5 miles). The larger shopping towns of Southampton (20 miles) to the east and Bournemouth (16 miles) to the west, both with their airports, are easily accessible.

The property

Access is provided via an enclosed entrance hall which incorporates cupboard space and space for a reception desk and leads into the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and the staircase leading to the first floor.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a good range of high and low level timber units, with tiled work surfaces, splashback and both space and plumbing for kitchen appliances. From here access can be gained to the sitting room, which features a fireplace with wood burning stove with inset timber mantel over and tiled hearth with single aspect views to the front of the property.

To the ground floor there are two good sized rooms which are currently being utilised as bedrooms. Bedroom five benefits from an abundance of natural light through French doors which lead out to the rear garden. Bedroom six benefits from an ensuite shower room and a door leading to the side of the property.

The first floor offers four generously sized bedrooms. Bedroom one benefits from double aspect views of the surrounding countryside and also offers an ensuite shower room, comprising a shower cubicle, low level WC and hand washbasin. Bedroom two also features an ensuite shower room and has single aspect views over the front aspect of the property. Off the landing, to the right, is the third and fourth bedroom which have been successfully utilised for B&B purposes and are both serviced by a shower room, comprising of a low-level WC, shower cubicle and hand washbasin.

Annexe

Additionally, the property offers a detached annexe which conveniently provides additional accommodation. This bright and airy space features a large bay window to the front and views to the side of the property. Further to this is a large shower room, comprising of a corner enclosed shower cubicle with Mira fittings, hand basin, low level WC and access to roof space via hatch.

Grounds & gardens

To the front of the property, is a gravel area providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles (this land is held on a lifetime lease on a peppercorn ground rent). To the rear of the property there is a raised decked area, providing the perfect place for alfresco dining. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with some mature plant beds, bordered by a timber fence.