£825,000 /Sale price

A generously proportioned rural bungalow offering exciting scope for extension and enlargement (subject to the necessary consents), set on a substantial plot with a south-facing rear garden and extensive surrounding grounds. Situated in the sought-after forest-side village of Pilley, the property lies just moments from miles of open forest.The spacious accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall and a naturally bright, dual-aspect open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, fitted with a range of floor and wall units and featuring clearly defined dining and sitting areas. Sliding glazed doors open directly onto the south-facing garden, creating an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living. An elegant dual-aspect sitting room, with a bay window to the front, offers flexibility as a potential fourth bedroom. Three further double bedrooms—two positioned to the front and one overlooking the rear garden—are served by an independent family bathroom. Stairs rise to a generous loft space with Velux-style windows which, subject to the required planning permission, offers excellent potential for conversion.The property is approached via a cattle grid driveway leading to a useful range of garages and outbuildings. The front and rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by well-stocked flower beds and interspersed with a mature mix of trees and hedging, providing a high degree of privacy.Located in the Bull Hill area of this popular rural village, Pilley benefits from a well-regarded village school, a local shop and the renowned The Fleur de Lys, reputed to be the oldest pub in the New Forest. The village enjoys direct access to the open forest while remaining conveniently close to the coastal market town of Lymington and the well-connected village of Brockenhurst, which offers mainline rail services to London Waterloo in approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.