Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, SO41

A charming three bedroom end terraced cottage situated in a sought-after location with excellent far reaching views over the Lymington Yacht Haven Marina to the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond. The property benefits from a first floor sitting room leading to a balcony giving superb southerly views.

THE SITUATION

1 Ropewalk Cottages is situated south of the High Street in one of Lymington’s most sought after locations. Positioned close to Lymington Town Sailing Club, the house is just a 10 minute stroll to the High Street, with scenic walks from the doorstep.

Lymington is situated on the southern edge of the New Forest and is recognised worldwide as a sailing resort. It is a picturesque market town with an excellent range of boutiques shops and restaurants, a weekly market, and a selection of cafes and pubs. The Lymington Railway Station is a branch line to Brockenhurst mainline station, where there is a mainline to London Waterloo (approximately 90 minutes). London is an easy 90 minute drive away.

There are highly regarded independent schools in the area include Ballard, Durlston Court and Walhampton, while local state schools at every level are mostly rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

THE PROPERTY

An end terraced cottage with colour washed brick and rendered elevations surmounted by a slate and lead roof extension. The property has been extended and refurbished to a high specification. Double doors open to an impressive open-plan room. The Kitchen comprises a two oven gas-fired Aga with tiled splashback, Neff electric single oven, microwave, Neff electric hob, oak worksurfaces, double butlers sink with mixer tap and Neff dishwasher. A further utility area offers wall and floor mounted units and additional Butlers sink with mixer tap, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Exposed oak beams give a galleried effect. The open plan extends to a family area with french doors leading to a covered rear terrace and the garden beyond. A door leads to the downstairs bedroom with a south facing window fitted with foldaway shutters. From the family room doors also lead to a shower room with twin shower heads, low flush wc and pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. 

Stairs lead to the large sitting room on the first floor, this bright and attractive room benefits from extensive southerly views across the marina to the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond. French doors lead to a Balcony across the length of the house with oak balustrades. Doors lead to the primary double bedroom, which benefits from south facing windows and a beautiful en suite bathroom. Bedroom three is a double room and faces the courtyard. 

GROUNDS & GARDENS

The property is set behind white painted brick walls leading to the driveway providing ample parking for three cars. To the front of the property is a single garage which has been converted to an office space with a utility room situated at the rear with a useful range of kitchen cupboards and draws with rolltop worksurface incorporating a stainless steel sink.

Walls to the front of the property provide privacy and lead to the enclosed patio area flagged in natural stone with flower borders around. The rear south facing garden is reached via a paved walkway to the west of the property. This is lawned with wooden fencing with some beech and bay trees. The covered terrace area is again built in oak providing some shade with the balcony above. A private gate leads to the dinghy park and yacht clubs. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 67 Potential: 77

Council Tax: Band F

Tenure: Freehold

Property Construction: Traditional brick & block

Utilities: Mains electricity, water & drainage

Heating: Gas central heating

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband achievable at this property with download speeds of up to 10000mbps (Ofcom)

Parking: Private driveway & garage

Easements: Yes, No 2 has right of access across the drive to park their car in front of their garage