Waters Green, Brockenhurst, SO42

This prominent and attractive late Victorian cottage occupies a highly desirable position on Waters Green, with open views and close proximity to the village amenities. The cottage has been well maintained and offers well-configured and presentable accommodation, including three reception rooms and three double bedrooms, with one en-suite bathroom and a family shower room. The property also benefits from a well-screened rear garden, a double garage with ancillary accommodation above set to the rear and off-street parking.

The property is situated on a desirable lane within the much sought after Waters Green conservation area, overlooking the open forest. The village of Brockenhurst, situated in the heart of the New Forest, benefits from mainline station with direct access to London/Waterloo (approx. 90 minutes) and an extensive range of local shops, restaurants, a popular tertiary college and the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club. The Georgian market town of Lymington is approximately 5 miles south with its extensive yachting facilities, a ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and a popular Saturday charter market. To the north is the New Forest village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 for access to London. 

The property is set back off the lane and offers an attractive double-fronted façade, with many period features you would expect from the era, including good height ceilings and fireplaces. Modern double glazed sash windows have been installed throughout the majority of the house, making this a particularly light property with open and green outlooks. Thought to have been built circa 1898, with later additions in 1990, the cottage offers accommodation approaching 2,000 sq ft and is now available for the first time since 1986.

A picket gate opens onto a central brick-paved path, lined with flower beds, which leads up to a recessed storm porch. The front door opens into a central hallway with stairs leading to the first floor, an under-stairs storage area, wooden flooring and a fitted cloakroom set at the end of the hall.

A cosy double length snug is set to one side of the hall, with front aspects over the green and front gardens. A feature fireplace, with an inset wood burner set on a stone hearth with wooden mantel surround, provides a focal point. Double doors lead through into the more formal sitting room, which is set at the side of the property and enjoys triple aspects overlooking the gardens. A feature gas fireplace with attractive tiled inserts is set centrally, while patio doors open from here onto the rear garden and terrace.

The dining room is set across the hallway and enjoys front aspects. A further door from here leads into the kitchen/breakfast room, which is set to the rear of the property, with large windows overlooking the garden and a door leading out to the terrace and rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of modern cream storage cupboards, coordinating work surfaces and an inset sink unit, together with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, gas hob with extractor over and double ovens, with space for a fridge freezer.

The first-floor landing provides access to all three bedrooms and the family shower room, and benefits from a picture window overlooking the front green.

The principal bedroom is again set to the front, with elevated views across Waters Green   and has extensive built-in wardrobes. A door from here leads into a generous en-suite bathroom, which offers a P-shaped bath with shower fittings over, a pedestal wash-hand basin and WC.

The two further bedrooms are both good-sized double bedrooms. Bedroom two is set to the front, with alcoves to either side of the chimney breast, while bedroom three is set to the rear and benefits from built-in full-height wardrobes.

The shower room offers a shower cubicle, heated towel radiator, WC and wash-hand basin set into vanity units. A large walk-in airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and provides useful shelving.

A pretty cottage garden is set to the front, bounded by low hedging. A centrally positioned picket gate opens onto a path leading to the entrance. The path continues around to the side garden and offers additional terracing to the front, providing a lovely seating area to enjoy the southerly aspect, with planted flower beds, mature shrubs and a cherry tree to one side.

The attractive rear garden is well screened and offers a good degree of privacy, bounded by fencing and featuring a flagstone terrace ideal for alfresco dining and seating. Immediately adjoining the rear of the property, a covered porch which provides access to an outdoor store, which houses plumbing and provides space for appliances, together with the gas boiler. A further brick-built shed is set to one side and provides useful garden storage.

Shallow steps lead up from the terrace to a raised lawn, with mature shrubs and planted beds. A gate leads to the parking area, while a door provides access into the rear of the garage and workshop.

The double garage is set to the rear of the garden, with vehicular access off Waters Green leading to a gravelled area providing off-street parking immediately in front of the garage. An electric garage door opens into a generous space, with a further door leading into a workshop area.

From here, an inner lobby houses a spiral staircase leading up to a large ancillary area above, set within the roof space. This versatile area could be used for several purposes and benefits from a Velux window and further side window.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 63 Potential: 74

Services: All mains connected

Heating: Gas central heating

Flood Risk (River) : Medium

Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps is available at the property

(Ofcom).

Mobile Coverage: No known issues, buyers to check with their provider.