Fox Pond Lane, Pennington, Lymington, SO41

A beautiful character cottage in a leafy "no-through" lane within walking distance of the amenities of Lymington and the nearby marinas. The property has a mature, private garden, off road parking and a home office. The home has been extended to offer a spacious kitchen/family room, separate lounge, utility, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and retains its considerable charm. Energy Performance Rating: D

The beautiful Georgian market town of Lymington with its cosmopolitan shopping and picturesque harbour is within easy reach of the property. Also within walking distance are the two large deep water marinas and sailing clubs for which the town has gained its status as a world renowned sailing resort. Lymington has a number of independent shops including some designer boutiques and is surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the New Forest National Park. On Saturday, a market is held in the High Street, the origins of which probably date back to the 13th century. To the north is the New Forest village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 which links to the M3 for access to London. There is also a branch line train link to Brockenhurst Railway Station (approx. 5.5 miles) which has a half hourly service to London Waterloo with a journey time of 90 minutes.

Front door of the cottage opens in to the lounge with feature fireplace with exposed brick and a fitted log burner, exposed beams, wooden floors and windows to the front and side aspect.  Door leads in to the fabulous kitchen/breakfast room which has been extended adding a large dining area with a lantern ceiling and by fold doors to the patio. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of cupboards and wok surfaces, integrated double oven, dish washer and fridge freezer. Door through to the spacious utility with plumbing for washer and dryer and a cloakroom with window to the rear aspect. 

On the first floor is the master bedroom with built-in mirrored double wardrobe and a window to the rear aspect with lovely views over the rear garden and an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two has a built-in double wardrobe, feature fireplace and window to the front aspect. Bedroom three has a window to the front aspect. The newly fitted family bathroom comprises of a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and rear aspect window.

Outside, the property has a gravelled driveway providing off road parking. There is pedestrian access to the side of the cottage, leading through to the 100 ft rear garden. The lovely lawned garden is westerly facing bordered by mature trees, colourful plantings and an impressive feature wall. There is a sun terrace for alfresco dining and a purpose built home office.