Minstead, Minstead Nr Lyndhurst, SO43

On the ground floor, the cottage offers two wonderfully intimate reception rooms, each retaining a wealth of period features and providing inviting spaces in which to relax and unwind. Spanning the full width of the rear of the cottage is an impressive, generously proportioned ‘live-in’ country kitchen, designed as the heart of the home and perfectly suited to both everyday family life and entertaining.

All of the principal reception spaces enjoy lovely views across the expansive gardens, creating a strong connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape.

Upstairs are three beautifully proportioned bedrooms, served by a stunning family bathroom. A particular feature of the first floor is the exceptional outlook from all three bedrooms, with panoramic views extending across the neighbouring paddocks and open countryside. The views create a wonderfully serene and tranquil rural aspect.

Description

The gardens are a complete delight and have been lovingly transformed by the current owners, who have personally overseen and implemented a major programme of refurbishment and planting.

Immediately adjacent to the kitchen and family room is a highly productive vegetable and herb garden, providing a wonderful extension to the kitchen and an abundance of seasonal produce.

Beyond this, the gardens unfold through a series of mature herbaceous borders, established shrubs and areas of naturalistic wildflower planting. A large expanse of lawn provides an elegant central space, while the boundaries have been thoughtfully arranged to allow the garden to blend almost seamlessly into the surrounding countryside. The result is a truly beautiful and established garden, combining productive planting with informal natural beauty and providing an idyllic setting from which to enjoy the exceptional rural surroundings.