Bashley Road, Bashley, New Milton, BH25

A beautifully presented Edwardian red brick cottage which has been renovated to an extremely high standard over recent years. The property is situated moments from the open forest and further benefits from a south facing garden, garage, off street parking and a well-appointed studio/annexe.

THE SITUATION

The property is situated inside the southern edge of The New Forest, within 1/2 a mile of open forest and just four miles from the coast which offers cliff top walks, beaches, and spectacular views over the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

Local amenities at New Milton are within one mile with schools for all age groups including the renowned Ballard School nearby. The Georgian coastal town of Lymington is within eight miles where you will find a range of boutique shops, many fine restaurants, excellent sailing facilities, and a thirty-minute car ferry crossing to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.

The property is well placed for access to other major towns and cities including Bournemouth (13 miles), Southampton (19 miles) and Winchester (31 miles), with a link to London Waterloo via New Milton (2 hours) or Brockenhurst (1 hour 40 minutes).

THE PROPERTY

Entering through a stable door, a welcoming hallway with part panelled walls and a bespoke storage bench leads through to the impressive kitchen. This Howdens fitted kitchen cleverly blends contemporary living with its characterful surroundings and now offers a comprehensively fitted space ideal for modern day living. The stunning shaker style units with granite work top allow for ample storage and prep space and are further complimented by a ceramic butler sink, instant hot water tap, five ring Rangemaster with double oven, wine cooler, integrated dishwasher and pantry. To the end of the kitchen is a space ideal for a dining room table with patio doors providing access to the outside.

To the other side of the hallway is a well-equipped utility room with sink, boiler, space for washing machine, and separate WC with towel radiator and sink. The ground floor is completed by three further reception spaces allowing for a variety of uses from a sitting room, separate dining room, snug, playroom or even a fourth bedroom.

In front of a second porch area providing access to the garden and further storage space, stairs ascend to the first floor. A generous sized master bedroom enjoys views over the front courtyard and space for wardrobes along the side wall. An attractive en-suite mirrors the design of the family bathroom and offers a walk-in shower, WC, sink and towel radiator.

The first floor offers two further double bedrooms both served by a family bathroom with an impressive freestanding roll top bath with freestanding shower attachment, walk in shower, WC, sink and towel radiator.

Agents Note: All of the tiled floors and bathrooms benefit from under floor heating.

STUDIO/ANNEXE

An extremely versatile studio space which offers potential to be used as either a home office, gym or annexe with an adjoining en-suite. This extension of accommodation from the main residence benefits from oak effect flooring with under floor heating, Velux windows and a kitchenette.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

A generous sized driveway laid to gravel provides off street parking for three vehicles and access into the single garage to the side. A feature brick wall with a side gate leads to a courtyard area (ideal for entertaining) linking the outbuilding with the main house and an implement shed is found to the side of the outbuilding.

The courtyard style paving continues around the property leading to the principal rear garden. This area is extremely private and predominately laid to lawn enjoying a southerly orientation. Raised borders currently house feature ornamental trees and a sun terrace is found in the corner of the garden thoughtfully placed to enjoy the evening sun.