A wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful detached three bedroom cottage built by the present owners approx 20 years ago with commanding views over the open forest. The property offers an array of outbuildings including a garage with storage above and a separate one bedroom self contained annexe, sheds, summer house and a shepherds hut nestled in a wild flower paddock.The house occupies a glorious position and enjoys expansive open westerly views across the New Forest. Set well back from the road the house is perfectly situated to enjoy open walks and cycle rides across the adjacent Forest while also being only four miles from the market town of Lymington. There is a nearby well regarded Pub at East End approximately a mile away There are excellent marinas, sailing clubs and facilities at both Lymington and Bucklers Hard while Brockenhurst station (7 miles) provides direct rail services to London Waterloo in approximately 2 hours.Box Cottage has been thoughtfully designed and built to exacting standards by the present owners. The property offers warm country style living with comfortable family accommodation and glorious uninterrupted views over the New Forest. The house is approached via a gravel driveway through an electric operated five bar gate. There is a second five bar gate leading to an additional gravel parking area, garaging, annexe and wild meadow paddock. The storm porch leads to the front entrance. On entering the property there is a useful area for coat storage and leads through to an impressive farmhouse kitchen/dining room with reclaimed brick floor, ample space for dining and an impressive vaulted ceiling. The kitchen enjoys a triple aspect with stunning far reaching views over the open forest. The owners have cleverly created a period feel to the property with reclaimed pieces of furniture and fittings. The bespoke kitchen units are hand made wood and there is a beautiful oil fired Aga and separate walk in larder. A rear hallway provides access to a spacious dual aspect living room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove with French windows opening onto the garden room. The garden room offers a useful additional reception room and is currently used as a both a music room and an office and boasts a peaceful seating area with views over the forest. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. From the staircase there is a window overlooking the forest and a landing that leads to the three double bedrooms. The dual aspect main bedroom has a walk in dressing room and an en-suite shower room. There are two double guest bedrooms, with use of the family bathroom and magnificent forest and rear garden views. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground and first floor and is controlled with individual thermostats. The garden is a haven for wildlife with a wildflower paddock, ancient Yew tree, gate opening onto the open forest and farmers fields to the rear. The grounds have been extended to incorporate a paddock where the current owners enjoy a quiet read in their shepherds hut whilst watching the sun set over the New Forest. There are a number of outbuildings including the large garage with stairs to a first floor storage area. The self contained one bedroom annexe is a wonderful area for guests to stay, with a large open plan kitchen/living room, separate bedroom and shower room. There is a further summerhouse and sheds providing additional storage. The property also benefits from a 7KW electric car charging point. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i68356624
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An elegant red brick detached former lodge built around the turn of the last century and having been the subject of extensive extension and renovation by the current vendors to now provide accommodation across three floors. The property is set within a charming well stocked cottage garden in a very private and tranquil position on one of the rarely available and highly sought after forest roads within the village of Brockenhurst.The accommodation currently offers four double bedrooms, one with ensuite facilities, generous reception rooms of a newly fitted family kitchen/dining room, spacious sitting room with stone fireplace and cast iron log burner, family room and a media room. The lodge offers a southerly aspect giving all rooms a light and airy feel.The property is located in a rarely available and highly sought after location at the head of a private no through lane. The open forest is accessed via a footpath leading down into North Weirs or at the start of the lane, where the forest lies opposite.The village offers a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes and a good local community of shops and restaurants.The Georgian coastal town of Lymington is only 4 miles to the south with its famous Saturday country market, extensive yachting facilities and ferry service to the Isle of Wight. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3, giving access to London.An oak framed open porch leads to the lobby with an area of fitted storage for coats and boots. In turn the hallway is where the turning staircase leads to the first and second floor accommodation.The main sitting room is delightful with oak ceiling beams and a triple aspect with glazed double doors to the south facing garden. A focal point is the beautiful Bath Stone fireplace fitted with log burning stove. There is a family snug room with connecting shower room currently used as the music study.A feature of note is the magnificent open plan dining room and kitchen which is L-shaped around the southerly aspect and flooded with light. This generous area is ideal for family living with access to the garden and the kitchen area being comprehensively fitted with ample Teal coloured hand painted wooden storage cupboards and a large peninsular breakfast bar with induction hob. There are two eye level ovens with combination microwave, an integral dishwasher and space for a large American style fridge freezer. A door leads from the dining area to the well fitted utility room, with access to the rear of the property.The first floor comprises the principal bedroom suite with dressing area and generous en suite bathroom having a separate shower. There are two further spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom.Stairs rise to the second floor where there is a generous media room/family games room and a further double bedroom.The property is approached over a graveled drive that leads to a detached garage/workshop and a parking area. Adjoining the rear of the property is a good size paved sun terrace linking directly to the main area of garden. The garden, which is mainly laid to lawn enjoys a delightful southerly aspect and offers a high degree of privacy with beautifully maintained beds and borders.Set within the curtilage is an attractive well and a recently constructed summer house which benefits from power-lighting. Further areas of paving provide access around the property with an additional seating terrace and a stocked raised bed abutting the front boundary. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_brockenhurst-d197378/for-sale_i68248900
An impressive four-bedroom modern family residence forming part of a highly exclusive development of just ten properties set in a secluded cul-de-sac location, close to the open forest at North Weirs. The property extends to approximately 3,260 sqft and offers light and airy accommodation. Further benefits include a double garage and stunning gardens approaching half an acre.The property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location within easy access of Brockenhurst Village, which offers a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo and a good local community of shops and restaurants.Approximately 4 miles to the South is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the North is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London.Constructed in 2006, this superb property offers a number of impressive features combined with bright and well-proportioned accommodation throughout.A wooden front door leads into the entrance lobby which provides full height storage cupboards and door to the cloakroom. The lobby in turn provides access to a beautiful cottage style dining room with log burner set into a decorative exposed brick surround and hearth. The dining room houses the turning staircase which gives access to the first floor.The sitting room enjoys a feature fireplace with a living flame gas fire, triple aspect windows with French doors leading out onto the terrace.The extremely spacious kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a modern range of wall and base units, granite work surfaces and built-in appliances, including an Aga and separate oven with a gas hob set into a large kitchen island. Situated to the far end of the kitchen is an informal breakfast area with stunning views across the garden. A utility room complements the kitchen with access out to the driveway.From the kitchen area, double doors lead out to a stunning brick-built garden room with windows overlooking the garden and doors which provide access out onto the side terrace.To the first floor, a landing area links to the superb principal bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, separate dressing area and elevated views across the garden and further benefiting from an en-suite bathroom.Set off the other side of the landing is a single bedroom and 2 double bedrooms both with double aspect windows to create a real sense of space and light throughout. These bedrooms are served by a cottage style four-piece family bathroom with separate shower.The property is approached via a large brick paved driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage with stairs leading up to a useful games room/office above which could be used for a number of purposes.The gardens are a particular feature of note, extending to the rear and side of the property and due to the size of the garden, provides sunny aspects throughout the day. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, bounded by established hedging and mature trees with access to a pedestrian lane at the rear leading towards the village in one direction and North Weirs/open forest in the other.Adjoining and extending across the rear of the property is an area of paved terracing providing a fantastic space for entertaining and outdoor dining. There is also an attractive greenhouse set at the side of the garden.The grounds offer a fantastic recreational space for young families or those with green fingers, the space in total equates to approximately half an acre. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_brockenhurst-d197378/for-sale_i68510724
Manor Bank Cottage is nestled on the boundary of the esteemed Beaulieu Estate and Sowley Estate. This charming property comprises a traditional cob and thatch cottage dating back to the 17th century, along with an adjoining converted barn, combining period features with modern comfort and convenience.Originally two separate dwellings, the property underwent a conversion in the 1970s/1980s to create a single, spacious residence while retaining its characterful features. Notably, the property is not listed, offering freedom for further enhancement and personalisation. The current owner has carried out a programme of extensive remodelling and modernisation with highlights including the addition of two bathrooms, installation of intelligent lighting systems, and Cat 5 cabling for enhanced connectivity.The gardens have been professionally redesigned by Charlotte Rowe, a renowned Chelsea Gold Medal winner, complemented by external lighting by LIGHT IQ London. The addition of a kitchen extension and the creation of a pool area further enhance the property's appeal for leisure and entertainment. The property is approached via a drive with a cattle grid set well back from the public road.The pool, which has a glass fence for safety, was completely upgraded in 2023 and is heated by an air source heat pump, providing year-round enjoyment. Separate ancillary accommodation provides a self-contained one bedroom annexe together with a additional games room/ancillary accommodation which offers versatility and flexibility for various lifestyle needs.Recent upgrades include the refurbishment of the annexe, replacement of windows, rethatching of the original cottage and barn, and the installation of solar panels and a Tesla battery for sustainable energy usage. Please note that the thatching is due to be completed in June 2024.The property also has a horse menage added in 2021, hidden electric dog fence, and ample parking space.The house occupies a wonderful position and enjoys expansive open views across the New Forest. Set well back from the road the house is perfectly situated to enjoy open walks and cycle rides across the Forest while alsobeing only about 6 miles from the market town of Lymington. There is a nearby pub (The Turfcutters Arms) in East Boldre and the popular East End Arms is a short drive away. There are marinas, sailing clubs and facilities at both Lymington and Bucklers Hard while Brockenhurst station provides direct rail services to London Waterloo in approximately 2 hours.What3words: ///essential.walnuts.royally For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_brockenhurst-d197378/for-sale_i70936968
Built in the 1920s, this substantial Arts and Crafts house is set in beautiful gardens and grounds of approximately 4.3 acres comprising paddocks, useful stables, yard and outbuildings as well as a tennis court. The house itself offers versatile accommodation including seven bedrooms and multiple reception rooms, and is situated just outside the sailing town of Lymington as well as being close to the open forest. WINDMILL The property is approached by a cattle grid and a sweeping driveway which leads to the main house and is hidden from the road. The front door opens into the hallway with the staircase leading to the first floor. There is a lovely triple aspect drawing room which features an open fireplace and enjoys views across the front, side and rear gardens. Adjacent to this is a cosy sitting room which also has an open fireplace and a square arch leading to a garden room with French doors opening out onto the gardens. There is also a formal dining room and study. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units incorporating a gas fired Aga with a utility room/pantry leading off from here. The inner hall then leads to a further range of utility rooms including a further pantry, cloakroom, store and boiler room, with doors giving access to the rear garden, front drive and into the double integral garage. On the first floor, there are seven bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room. The principle bedroom suite has an en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobes, and enjoys open triple aspect views looking over paddocks to the rear and open woods beyond. Bedroom two has a separate staircase affording the opportunity for separate staff accommodation. THE GARDENS & GROUNDS The property is set in four-and-a-half acres of well established gardens stocked with a range of mature ornamental trees and shrubs creating a private setting. To the right of the property there is a five bar gate giving access to the inner courtyard which in turn leads to the stable block, gardens, chicken run and onto the paddocks and schooling round pen. There is an enclosed area of rear mature garden with an adjoining professionally built treehouse, as well as a walled kitchen garden with a small greenhouse and log cabin for individual use which could be a separate annexe with it's own garden (STPP). There is also an enclosed tennis court which was resurfaced in recent years. LOCATION The property occupies an extremely private location in the beautiful New Forest National Park, midway between the Georgian town Lymington and the forest village of Brockenhurst. The former is known for its excellent sailing facilities, town market which is held on a Saturday, and a variety of boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. Brockenhurst also benefits from some lovely shops and restaurants as well as a highly regarded college, Golf Club and mainline station with direct access to London Waterloo (approx. 90 minutes). DIRECTIONS From our office in the High Street proceed up into St Thomas Street joining the one way system in the right hand lane and continuing round past Waitrose. Pass through both sets of traffic lights and straight across the three mini roundabouts. Proceed straight over for approximately 2 miles and after passing the car wash turn right into Sandy Down. After approximately a quarter of a mile, the entrance to the property will be seen on the left hand side. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and gas are connected. Drainage is to a private system. TAX BAND H EPC RATING D For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_boldre-d568872/for-sale_i68439277
An intriguing, architect designed, split-level country residence, set in stunning park-like grounds of approximately 18 acres including a swimming pool, a stream, two lakes and woodland, and affording unparalleled privacy and tranquillity in the New Forest National Park. The house itself provides east and west wings with five bedrooms and spacious living space including a living/dining room and a fabulous drawing room, and is situated just outside the sailing town of Lymington. The property enjoys a secluded and protected setting with an abundance of wildlife including water fowl, deer and birds. STEP INSIDE The double front door opens into the naturally lit lobby with a second pair of double doors opening into the reception hall where there is a useful cloaks cupboard, and two staircases leading to the east and west wings. Directly ahead, a further pair of glazed double doors open into the living and dining room which overlooks the garden and woods beyond and has an open fireplace with brick facings. The kitchen/breakfast room, which can be accessed from both the dining room and the hall, faces south and east and has a glazed door opening out to the patio and garden. The Mark Wilkinson kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted limed oak units incorporating Miele integrated appliances including a double oven, ceramic hob and microwave as well as a ceramic one-and-a-half bowl sink. Adjacent to the kitchen, three steps lead down to the rear porch and further steps lead to the utility area which is fitted with a range of units and has space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a cloakroom, and a door which gives access to the double garage. From the utility, steps lead down to the lower basement where the gas fired boiler, which provides domestic hot water and central heating, is situated, as well as the hot water tank/control and irrigation controls for the automatic watering of the garden, and a useful shelved larder/food store. Back in the reception hall, stairs lead to the east wing where the main and second bedrooms are situated, and on the landing there are a range of cupboards incorporating an airing cupboard. The main bedroom enjoys fabulous views of the woods and has an en suite dressing room including an extensive range of wardrobes and a separate en suite bathroom comprising a bath, shower enclosure, WC and vanity unit. Bedroom two is currently used as a sewing room and has a range of cupboards including a vanity unit, and there is also a separate cloakroom on this floor. From the reception hall, stairs then lead to the west wing landing where there are three further bedrooms; bedroom three enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the grounds and has an en suite shower room as well as fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four also has a wardrobe and an en suite shower room, and bedroom five is a good sized double. There is a family bathroom, a separate WC and a range of fitted cupboards on the landing. Further stairs lead from the reception hall down to the large drawing room which has a corner fireplace with a wood burning stove and doors opening out onto the patio and garden. From this room, there is a study/office with further patio doors to the garden, as well as further stairs leading to the lower ground floor. THE GARDENS & GROUNDS The gardens and grounds that surround the property are of park-like status with two lakes being stream fed and running through the centre of the land with woodland borders offering complete seclusion and privacy with a footpath meandering through the woods with a pleasant riverside walk. There is a useful double oak-framed garage with a car port. Leading off from the drawing room is a lovely paved terrace with a tiled swimming pool and a summer house. The grounds afford complete privacy, there is outside lighting which illuminates the trees and the driveway. Directions - From our office in the High Street proceed up into St Thomas Street joining the one way system in the right hand lane and continuing past Waitrose. Pass through two sets of traffic lights and straight over the three mini roundabouts, then turn right into Boldre Lane. Continue along to the end, and at the junction adjacent to the Red Lion, turn left and then right into Royden Lane. Proceed along taking the next turning left which is Lower Sandy Down, and the entrance to the property will be seen along on the left hand side. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. Fibre broadband is connected to the property with speeds up to 900mbps. TAX BAND H EPC RATING E For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_boldre-d568872/for-sale_i70579616
One of the finest and most important Victorian properties in Brockenhurst, a magnificent and substantial country house set in delightful gardens and grounds extending to 10.2 acres including paddocks, a woodland area and stream. The property benefits from accommodation extending to approximately 6900 sq ft set across three floors with grand, elegant proportions and to the outside a four berth garage with extensive parking. The property is conveniently set in walking distance of the village amenities, mainline train station within 90 minutes of London Waterloo and whilst enjoying direct forest access to the rear.Black Knoll House is situated at the western end of Brockenhurst set off Rhinefield Road close to the village centre and amenities and the much famed Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. The location is arguably one of the finest in Brockenhurst, with the village offering a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo (approx. 90 minutes), a well-regarded primary school and tertiary college and a good local community of shops and restaurants.The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the east with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, its famous Saturday county market and ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London.The Property:This classic property offers an elegant and soft facade of exposed brick combined with protruding bay windows, set under tile hung gabled rooflines. Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 6900 square feet and features beautifully proportioned accommodation set across three floors.Ground Floor:A central covered storm porch opens into a welcoming reception hall with ornate plasterwork, deep architraving and ceiling rose. The hallway links to all the principal ground floor living spaces with stairs leading up the upper floors and access to the rear of the stairs leads outside to the formal side gardens.A statement dual aspect drawing room is set across the hall and features high ceilings, ornate wall panels, dado rails, high skirting boards and large bay windows, with built in shutters, overlooking the grounds and paddocks beyond. A large central fireplace provides a focal point for the room and stained wood flooring complements the room.The grand dining room is set adjoining the drawing room, again with two large sash windows overlooking the rear. A central fireplace is a real feature of the room which can very comfortably accommodate a large dining table for extensive entertaining and fine dining.A further door leads to an inner hallway, with coat storage and a second set of back stairs leading to the upper floor. A generous cloakroom is set from here with high level WC. Steps lead down into a large kitchen/breakfast room with useful utility rooms set off including a pantry, boot room with access to the parking areas and laundry room.The kitchen features cream shaker style units with complimentary wooden edged work surfaces and tiling to the splashbacks. A peninsular bar leads round to a seating and further dining area with expansive glazing allowing for plentiful light and overlooking the rear grounds with French doors leading out to the terrace.Access from the inner hallway leads to a further lobby with plant room, access to the front grounds and a door leads down to a useful cellar which houses another utility room and storage/wine cellar.At the other end of the ground floor and set off the reception hall is access to the office which benefits from extensive built in cabinetry and aspects across the formal side garden. From here an inner hall leads to a bathroom and family room/gym which could be used for any number of options and with the benefit of an external door could be made into a self contained annexe.First Floor:A large galleried landing area with ornate cornicing and two large windows provides a superb additional seating and reading area set around another attractive fireplace. From here there is access to all bedroom accommodation to this level and a large family bathroom.The principal bedroom is light with dual aspects and elevated views across the gardens and forest to the rear. The room benefits from a dressing room with extensive fitted clothes storage which leads in turn into the ensuite bathroom with four piece suite which also benefits from open views across the gardens.A guest suite is set across the landing which offers a lovely sunny room with ensuite shower room. Two further good sized bedrooms are set to the rear of the landing.An impressive family bathroom features an attractive array of arched windows and offers a separate shower cubicle and double ended roll top bath with vanity wash basin and high level WC.A second flight of stairs leads back down to the ground floor and takes you up to the second floor. Set on the half landing a door leads to external steps down to the parking area to give separate access to the top floor if required. A WC is set on a further half landing.The second floor is extensive and offers another five good sized bedrooms, most of which have ornate fireplaces, elevated views, and ornate ceiling angles. These bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms and the entire floor could be arranged as self-contained accommodation if required.Agents Note: We believe the property also offers scope for extensive further enlargement if required (subject to the relevant planning consents being granted).History:Black Knoll House was commissioned and built between 1882 and 1890. The property was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, who also designed the Prime Minister's country house, Chequers, for Henry Bowden-Smith JP, the Head Forester. He and members of the related Cumberbatch family, both prominent families in 19th century Brockenhurst, lived at Black Knoll House for its first fifty years.Black Knoll was a single estate until the early 1990's from which The Loriston-Clark family who lived there from 1953 to 1992, ran equestrian activities as Catherston Stud Farm with an indoor arena, stabling and cross-country eventing course.In the early 1990's the estate was split into three parts and Black Knoll House as we know it now was acquired by the current sellers in 1996. They later added some additional land and woodland to the right of the drive.Grounds & Gardens:The scene is set by a long sweeping driveway, flanked by paddocks, leading up to the select estate. The drive leads into a gravelled turning circle and parking area in front of the house.The stunning grounds surround the property to three sides with established tree and hedge borders providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion.Set to the rear of the property is a large expanse of level lawn in front of the paddocks which lead to a small pretty area of woodland and stream.To the side of the property a more formal garden is set with mature planting and ornate box hedging and ornamental shrubs and trees.An attractive orangery is set to the side of the formal gardens offering a spectacular outdoor space for dining or seating with views across the gardens.The paddocks are set around the periphery of the grounds backing onto the woodland and open forest. There is access out to the forest at the rear which leads out to Aldridge Hill with superb walks and access to miles of open forest and heathland, ideal for riding out.In total, the gardens and grounds extend to 10.2 acres.A four berth garage complex is set to the side of the property with further additional parking set to the front. A further single garage is set to the front drive and further outbuildings include an implement store. Agents Note:The property has forest rights of common pasture and mast. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_brockenhurst-d197378/for-sale_i71771737
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