4 bed cottage for sale

Minstead, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43

A detached 3 bedroom house with an attached self-contained 3 bedroom annexe offering scope for further improvement set in a sheltered, secluded location in 2.85 acres with formal gardens, two paddocks and range of outbuildings having direct access onto the New Forest.

The property has been owned by the same family since 1947. The main house was built in the 1950`s and the attached annex was added and completed in 1990 to accommodate elderly parents. The accommodation totals 1,552 sq ft with the main house having oil fired heating and front door to the entrance hall, leading to the lounge/dining room with fireplace and doors to the conservatory, kitchen, utility room. Stairs to the first floor landing give access to 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. The attached annexe has its own front door leading into a kitchen, double aspect lounge/dining room leading to a double bedroom with ensuite, 2 further bedrooms and bathroom (the layout could be changed if required). Outside the property is accessed over a Forestry owned track with a 99 year lease issued during the 1980`s. The grounds have formal gardens, vegetable garden and two paddocks with direct access onto the forest. There are a number of useful outbuildings including workshop 36'x16', pole barn 1,32' x38', timber shed, chicken house, green house, block built triple bay tractor store 30'x18'and pole barn 2,30'x30'. The property has mains water, electricity and private drainage.

Minstead is one of the New Forest National Park's most sought after villages, with its vibrant community, a church, village hall, a pub (The Trusty Servant Inn) and a village shop and tea room. Lyndhurst is within 3 miles 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. For those with a keen eye on sailing Lymington is within 10 miles with its attractive local architecture and popular marina. 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. Communications are excellent with east and west access to the M27 and M3 within easy reach. This provides access to London and the south coast. The coastal resort town of Bournemouth is also a short drive away.