Chapel Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41

Situated within the heart of the New Forest National Park, this charming two/three bedroom end of terrace cottage enjoys a rare setting, where free roaming ponies, donkeys and cattle are often found right by the front door.

The property hugely benefits from direct forest access, where walking and cycling routes begin from the doorstep and provide access to the ancient woodland, open heath and the wider forest. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy life within one of England’s most protected and treasured National Parks, where nature is woven into daily living. Blue Shutters offers fantastic further potential to extend, with planning permission granted for both a single storey and double storey option.

Blue Shutters is situated on the outskirts of Sway village, out on the open forest in an area between Durnstown and Shirley Holms, the property being situated approximately 2 miles north of the Georgian market town of Lymington renowned for its river, marinas and yacht clubs.

The neighbouring forest villages of Sway (about 1.5 miles west) and Brockenhurst (about 2.5 miles north) both have useful mainline rail connections to London/Waterloo (journey time about 90 minutes). Lymington, Brockenhurst and Sway provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.

Built in 1910, this delightful cottage combines period character with well appointed living accommodation, ideally suited as both a main residence or a quieter retreat and further benefits from mature, well-established gardens that provide a peaceful and private environment. 

Access into the property is via a substantial entrance porch/boot room, leading through to the utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This in turn leads to a useful downstairs W/C. A separate glass panel door grants access into the house where you are met with a variety of delightful and versatile living spaces.

The front room has dual-aspect windows, affording ample natural light and benefits from original period features such as a fireplace and built-in storage cupboard, and offers a brilliant sense of versatility to the home doubling up as a third bedroom if required. The central reception room is currently utilised as a cosy snug but could equally be used as a dining room and provides fantastic space for entertainment as it connects through into the kitchen.

The kitchen comprises a tiled floor, floor-mounted gas boiler, 4 ring gas hob, space for a fridge/freezer, integral oven and microwave, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, storage cupboards and shelving units and cabinets with leaded light windows. A door from the kitchen leads into the bright and airy family room which benefits from large picture windows and French doors leading out onto the private rear patio.

Stairs rise from the central reception room to the first floor where there are two generous double bedrooms both offering impressive views both to the front over the forest and to the rear over the garden. A three-piece bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, services both bedrooms.

Agents Note: Planning permission has been granted to extend the property and there are options for a single or double storey extension, giving the home fantastic future potential.

A pretty front gate takes you from the quiet forest lane into the garden to the front door. A private driveway offers off-road parking for three vehicles and there is an additional gate leading from the driveway into the garden.

The south facing, attractive gardens are a key feature of the property and boast well-established flowers, shrubs and trees. Primarily laid to lawn with an area of patio directly outside the family room, the garden is private and peaceful and also benefits from a selection of outbuildings including a garage which is currently being converted to an insulated home office, a Shetland stable and workshop storage.

Additional Information: 

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

Energy Performance Rating: E Current: 52 Potential: 86

Services: Mains gas, electric and water

Drainage: Cesspit

Heating: Gas central heating

Property Construction: Brick and tile

Flood Risk: Very Low

Superfast broadband with speeds of up to 66 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom).