4 bedroom semi detached house for sale

Situated within the New Forest National Park in the village of Sway, an Edwardian attached house of character offering some scope for remodelling, set in a fine mature garden with a paddock, the whole extending in total to just over 2 acres.
Freehold

4 bedrooms     bathroom     shower room     sitting room     dining room
kitchen     ample parking     3 garages     attractive gardens     paddock


Situation The Old Shop is located in the New Forest village of Sway. The extensive facilities afforded by the village include a mainline rail connection (London/Waterloo - approximate journey time 100 minutes), post office/newsagents, general store, a doctors surgery, tennis club/sports ground and St. Lukes Primary School. The Georgian market town of Lymington, renowned for its river, marinas, yacht clubs and High Street, is within an easy 4 mile drive over the forest offering a range of specialist shops as well as supermarkets, together with a range of educational and leisure facilities to cater for all age groups. Miles of open New Forest can be accessed from the paddock to the rear.

Description The Old Shop has been introduced to the market for the first time in over 70 years. The property is a typical Edwardian house constructed of brick under a slate roof with some double glazing. Arranged over two floors, the property affords approximately 1, 513 sq.Ft. Of accommodation, and benefits from a sitting room with an adjoining shower/cloakroom, dining room, kitchen and ground floor bedroom. On the first floor is a long galleried landing with three bedrooms being served by a family bathroom. Situated within the gardens are various outbuildings, including a block of three single garages which are accessed via a separate driveway. Beyond the garden is a paddock area, and the whole plot extends to a total of 2.084 acres (Promap measurement) together with the paddocks. Subject to the appropriate consents, the property would lend itself to being remodelled and/or enlarged.   In all, a charming character property in a delightful setting, a viewing of which is highly recommended.

Accommodation in more detail Double glazed front door with reeded glass leading to the entrance hall. Step up to:

Inner Hall Night storage heater. Stairs ascending to first floor. Panelled doors leading to the various ground floor rooms. Wall mounted fuse box. Reeded glass door leading to the kitchen.

Ground Floor Bedroom 4 (W) Feature oak framed fireplace with tiled hearth and inserts. Picture rail. Double glazed bay window. Night storage heater.

Sitting Room14'5" x 11'2" (4.4m x 3.4m). (W) Coved ceiling. Two night storage heaters. Double glazed bay window. Door to:

Lobby With coving and clothes hooks. Door to:

Cloaks/Shower Room6'11" x 4'11" (2.1m x 1.5m). Fitted with a suite comprised of electric shower in glazed and tiled cubicle, together with a low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splashbacks. Towel rail. Heatrae Sadia water heater.

Dining Room12'2" x 11'6" (3.7m x 3.5m). (E) Feature fireplace with tiled hearth and mantel edged with brickwork. Picture rail. Night storage heater. Secondary glazed window.

Kitchen18'4" x 6'7" (5.59m x 2m). (E) Fitted with a range of white floor and eye level cupboards with inset four ring ceramic hob and extractor fan above. Eye level aeg electric single oven. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawer under. Spaces for fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. Reeded glass door leading to the garden. Understairs storage cupboard. Part tiled walls. Four fluorescent striplights.

On the First Floor

Galleried Landing24'7" x 6'7" (7.5m x 2m). (E/W) Coved ceiling. Access to roof void. Secondary glazed sash window to the eastern aspect and double glazed window to the western aspect. Panelled doors leading to the various rooms.

Bedroom 212'2" x 11'6" (3.7m x 3.5m). (W) Painted cast iron fireplace (currently sealed). Picture rail. Double glazed bay window.

Bedroom 115'1" x 11'6" (4.6m x 3.5m). (W) Picture rail. Double glazed window.

Bedroom 312'2" x 11'6" (3.7m x 3.5m). (E) Sealed painted register grate. Picture rail. Secondary glazed window.

Family Bathroom12'2" x 11'6" (3.7m x 3.5m). (E) Fitted with a suite comprised of a panelled bath together with a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Part tiled walls. Picture rail. Two fluorescent striplights. Heatrae Sadia boiler supplying the domestic hot water for the property.

Outside The gardens lie predominantly to the rear of the property, although there is an area of parking to the side of the property adjacent to the driveway which is owned by The Old Shop, and this leads to 3 Garages in a terrace, which are also in the ownership of The Old Shop. The gardens comprise a formal lawned area and patio with specimen trees and shrubs providing seasonal colour and interest. The garden stretches behind the adjoining neighbour, who has a Right of Way along the side of the property to the driveway. This area of garden is partly lawned and comprises an Orchard with a variety of fruit trees. Beyond the formal fenced garden is a Summerhouse, Greenhouse and Shed together with a Paddock area allowing direct access onto the open New Forest. Outside tap.

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. And we are unable to verify that they are in working order.

Fixtures & Fittings All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.

Viewing strictly by appointment through John D Wood & Co.

Directions From Lymington, continue north out of the town on the A337. Continue over the traffic lights on Southampton Road in the direction of Brockenhurst. Just after The Toll House public house, turn left into Sway Road and continue along this road past the water tower, eventually turning right into Pitmore Lane at the crossroads adjacent to The Wheel Inn public house. Continue along Pitmore Lane out onto the open forest. At the end of Pitmore Lane turn left then immediately right after the cattle grid into Manchester Road. Proceed along Manchester Road, under the railway bridge and the property will be seen at the top of the hill on the right hand side, opposite the entrance to Durrant Way.