Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43

** NO CHAIN **A rare opportunity to purchase this three bedroom exquisitely styled cottage, set in an idyllic location close to all the amenities that Minstead has to offer. This property further benefits from beautifully maintained cottage gardens, off road parking and a detached garage with light and power, including an electric car charging point. EPR: D

Minstead has a vibrant community, a village hall, pub (The Trusty Servant), botanical gardens, and a Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Lyndhurst is approximately a seven minute drive away and is the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels.

Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many attractions. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide selection of well respected private schools along with several others across the Dorset border. Communications are excellent with access to the A31 westbound at Malwood, the M27 eastbound at Cadnam, and within easy reach of Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London Waterloo within 1 hour and 10 minutes. The coastal resort town of Bournemouth is also only a short drive away..

A quintessential English cottage dating back to the early 1700’s which has been previously refurbished to a high standard and would make a lovely family home. Entering the property through an entrance porch into the dining room, which features exposed beams, quarry tiled flooring and an inglenook fireplace with a working cast iron log burner. From here, access can be gained to the characterful kitchen. This room features high and low level Pippy Oak units with black granite worktops, an oil fired Stanley range and De Dietrich appliances; including an integrated fridge/freezer, induction hob, built in wine cooler, John Lewis built in fan oven and Hotpoint built in microwave and integrated Bosch dishwasher. Further to this, lies the impressive orangery. Featuring a stunning lantern roof with electric window and double French glass doors which open onto the rear terrace, providing an abundance of natural light. Engineered oak floorboards lie throughout the kitchen and orangery and further benefit from underfloor heating. Off the orangery lies the utility room fitted with sink, storage cupboards, and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Further into the utility room, there is access to the downstairs shower room with low level WC, walk in shower cubicle and hand wash basin. In addition to the utility room, access can be gained to the rear garden through a stable door. Leading out from the kitchen is the beautiful triple aspect sitting room, featuring a traditional inglenook fireplace with cast iron log burner and exposed beams creating the perfect place to unwind in the evening. Further to this, French glass doors provide access to the rear garden.

A bespoke oak staircase leads up to the first floor where there are three bedrooms, two with high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, with the principal bedroom having double aspect views to the rear garden and surrounding countryside. Access can also be gained to the principal bedroom via another bespoke oak staircase that leads off from the entrance hall. The bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms, one of which acts as an ensuite for the principal and second bedroom. Both bathrooms feature roll top baths and the family bathroom features an Aqualisa quartz power shower. The third bedroom gains from views to the front aspect..

The front of the property is boarded by a picket fence with a pedestrian gate that provides access to the entrance porch and a gravel pathway boarded by beautiful flower beds and leads to the rear garden through a further gate way. Towards the end of the rear garden, an electric five bar gate provides access from the road to a shingled area of off-road parking and houses the single detached oak built garage, fitted with electric car charging point. The beautifully maintained rear garden is mainly laid to level lawn and interspersed with charming plant beds and features an attractive sandstone terrace leading up a further raised terrace which provides the perfect place for al fresco dining..

Energy Efficiency Rating: D Current: 59 Potential: 77

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water & drainage. Oil fired central heating

LOCAL AUTHORITY: New Forest District Council Tax Band F