Forest Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23

A charming, recently re-furbished detached three/four-bedroom cottage in the heart of the New Forest, situated a short drive away from the popular village of Burley with direct forest access to the front and beautifully landscaped rear gardens. This forest fronting cottage benefits from a beautifully landscaped garden and off-road parking for ample cars.

THE SITUATION

The property is located on Forest Road and has the benefit of the open forest directly on its doorstep. The village of Bransgore lies on the edge of the New Forest, within easy reach by car of popular beaches and the towns of Christchurch and Bournemouth. The village boasts a well-regarded primary school, sports field and children's playground, as well as many woodland walks nearby. The nearby picturesque village of Burley boasts a range of boutique shops, restaurants, a dispensing GP surgery and two public houses. Burley also enjoys an active village community with a village hall, cricket club and a popular 9 hole golf course. There is also a farm shop in the nearby village of Bashley, as well as several award winning hotels and restaurants within close proximity.

THE PROPERTY

Entering the property through an enclosed porch which leads into the sitting room, the good-sized sitting room benefits from dual aspect views to the rear and the front of the property, and has an exposed brick feature wall with working gas fired log burner.

Leading from the sitting room is the snug, this also features an exposed brick wall with log burner and a single aspect view to the front of the property. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property with French doors out to the rear patio and garden.

A newly fitted modern shaker style kitchen compromises a range of base and wall units with work tops over, a central island with breakfast bar and newly fitted appliances. There is a utility room with additional sink and space for washer/dryer, as well as storage cupboards and an adjoining downstairs WC.

Leading on from here is a light and airy Orangery with views onto the rear gardens.

A beautiful oak staircase leads up to the first floor where to your left the impressive principal bedroom can be found. The principal bedroom, with high ceilings and exposed beams, benefits from views over the garden with an en suite comprising of a walk-in shower, low level WC and hand basin.

To this level there are a further three bedrooms and a family bathroom including a fitted bath with shower head, low level WC and wash basin.

Agents Note: Since purchasing the property, the current vendors have replaced the windows throughout.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

Entering through a five bar gate from the open forest onto the gravel driveway, there is ample space for off road parking and a single garage. The front of the property is bordered by hedgerow, which creates an element of seclusion and privacy. The area in front of the hedgerow has grass paths between flower beds and a range of mature shrubs and trees. Access to the rear garden can be gained from both sides of the property.

The good-sized rear garden is beautifully designed, laid to upper and lower lawn linked by a bridge over an artificial stream which surrounds the lower lawn. The garden also benefits from a beautiful array of mature shrubs, trees and a terrace area at the front of the garden which provides a perfect place for al fresco dining. Behind the garage there is a good-sized garden office and green house. All of the outbuildings benefit from lighting and power supply.

SERVICES

Energy Performance Rating: D

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

All mains services connected