3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Lower Sandy Down Lane, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire SO41

Nestled within one of the New Forest's most coveted and discreet hamlets, this is a property of rare charm and quite exceptional setting. This handsome Victorian red brick semi-detached cottage sits within grounds of approximately 0.36 acres, commanding some of the most breathtaking open countryside views this area of the National Park has to offer. With rolling meadows, ancient woodland and a sweeping valley stretching out beyond the post and rail boundary, the outlook from almost every room is simply magnificent and utterly uninterrupted.

Arriving via a generous gravel driveway the cottage immediately impresses with a charming arched porch and pretty cottage garden bordered by lavender.

Step inside and the character continues throughout, from the welcoming entrance hall with its leaded-light front door, to the beautifully appointed sitting room featuring an impressive full-height exposed brick fireplace with glazed stairway panel and window overlooking front aspect which floods the room with natural light.

A door leads to a dedicated home study (possible bed four) with attractive porthole window and window to the side overlooking fantastic gardens across to views of adjoining paddock land.

Double doors from the living room lead to a separate reception room ideal as a formal dining room or snug.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the magnificent kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of hand-painted shaker-style cabinetry, granite worktops, a Belfast sink and a classic aga cooker, all laid on limestone flagstone flooring.

This opens directly into what is arguably the finest room in the house, a stunning full-width garden room and orangery, flooded with natural light beneath a vaulted glass roof, with limestone flooring, pendant lantern lighting and some of the best panoramic views across the meadows to the treeline beyond. Bi-folding doors open onto an elevated timber deck, perfectly positioned to make the very most of the views whether for morning coffee or evening entertaining. These are views you will never tire of seeing.

To finish the ground floor accommodation there is a utility room with ground floor w.c incorporated.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a genuine showstopper, featuring a dramatic vaulted ceiling and a full-height apex window that frames the countryside as though it were a living painting. Bespoke fitted cabinetry, with a window seat nestled beneath, completes this serene and beautifully considered space. A stylish en suite shower room with a vessel basin, rainfall head shower, velux window, and tongue-and-groove panelling sits alongside.

A second double bedroom enjoys similar views, while a third bedroom and a well-appointed family bathroom with bath and overhead shower complete the upper floor with skylight. The landing itself is a lovely space, light and airy with views over the rear aspect.

To the rear, the garden is a generous and private expanse of well-kept lawn, flanked by mature trees and hedgerow, leading to a substantial brick built, timber clad store divided into two spacious sections ideal for garden equipment, logs, bikes and beyond. Additional hardstanding to the side of the store provides excellent flexibility for larger leisure vehicles. The overall plot is one of exceptional scale for a property of this type and style.

Perfectly positioned midway between the well-connected village of Brockenhurst, with its mainline rail service to London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes, and the Georgian market town of Lymington with its vibrant High Street, award-winning restaurants, marinas and ferry links to the Isle of Wight, 2 Sandy Down Cottages offers the very best of New Forest living tranquil, characterful, and quite simply beautiful.

Property note: Beautiful original pine doors with traditional black ironmongery are present throughout the property.

Council tax band: E

EPC rating: Current ~ D64 Potential ~ C70

services: Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage.

Heating: Gas fired central heating.

Broadband: Ultrafast up to 1800 mbps download (Ofcom).