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LOCATION:
FOREST PONIES COTTAGE
HATCHET GATE
BEAULIEU
HAMPSHIRE
DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From Lymington proceed east on the B3054 towards Beaulieu. On reaching the junction at Hatchet Pond turn right, sign posted Beaulieu. Continue for approximately 80 yards and turn right again heading back to Lymington on a short piece of one-way road. Forest Ponies Cottage will be seen on the left-hand side.
DESCRIPTION: An exquisite country cottage which has been sympathetically extended to provide well balanced accommodation with good sized reception rooms. The property, which is situated on the western side of the historic village of Beaulieu, has a delightful mature cottage garden. The property would be ideal as a comfortable family home or a luxurious weekend retreat.
- Drawing room
- Dining room
- Study
- Sun room
- Kitchen
- Three/Four bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Calor-gas fired central heating
- Sealed-unit double glazing
- Superb matured garden and grounds
- Double garage with Utility room/store behind
- Within the New Forest National Park
SITUATION
Hatchet Gate is a small hamlet of several houses just west of the historic village of Beaulieu. It is situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park offering superb riding, walking and beautiful rural surroundings. The historic town of Lymington with its Georgian High Street and two marinas lies approximately six miles to the west. Access to London is via the M27 and M3 or alternatively by rail form Brockenhurst (five miles) where the fast train to Waterloo takes approximately 90 minutes.
CONSTRUCTION: It is thought that the oldest part of the cottage possibly dates back to the 17th Century and this is of cob walls surmounted by a pitched slate roof. More recent extensions are of brick colour washed to match in with the original and also surmounted by a pitched slate roof. The majority of the windows have sealed-unit double glazing and there is Calor-gas fired central heating with radiators in all main rooms. Kitchen and bathrooms are fitted to very high standard and the property is in excellent decorative order. Many of the original exposed beams have been kept creating a wonderful atmosphere of character.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are available at the property. Central heating is Calor-gas fired and drainage is to a private system. We would emphasise that none of the services or equipment referred to in these particulars have been tested.
GROUNDS SIZE: Large Garden
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Part glazed front door with leaded light to:
DINING HALL
5.85m x 3.2m (19’3” x 10’6”). At one end of this room there is an open brick fireplace. Exposed ceiling beams, turning staircase to the first floor with understairs cupboard housing the Megaflow hot water cylinder. From the dining hall there are doors to the study, the kitchen/breakfast room and to the:
INNER HALL
Trap to the loft space. Doors to the kitchen, the guest bedroom and to:
DRAWING ROOM
6.1m x 3.66m (20’ x 12’). Faces south and east. Open brick fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, views over the garden and double glazed door to the:
SUN ROOM
6.43m x 4m (21’1” x 13’2”). Faces south, west and east. This room which makes an ideal summer dining room enjoys magnificent views over the floodlit garden and grounds. The painted timber clad ceiling is open to the apex with two exposed beams and two Velux roof lights. French doors give access to the garden and heating in this room is via Dimplex wall heaters. Ceramic tiled floor.
STUDY
3.4m x 3.1m (11’2” x 10’5”). Faces south and north. Views over the front and back gardens, open brick fireplace with built-in cupboard to one side of the chimney breast. Range of built-in book cases.
KITCHEN
A large L shaped room with cooking area measuring 3.55m x 2.6m (11’8” x 8’6”) and second area measuring 5.65m x 2.5m (18’7 x 8’2”). Faces west. This attractive country kitchen has been refitted in recent years; at the cooking end there are areas of rolltop Granite effect Formica worksurfaces with inset Belfast sink with beech surround and mixer tap. There is a comprehensive range of wall and floor mounted cupboard and drawer units giving excellent storage and integrated dishwasher adjacent to the sink. Four ring Calor-gas inset hob with cooker hood above and electric under oven. Additional cooking is also via the Rayburn gas-fired range which also provides central heating. Above this is wall mounted gas-fired grill and cooker hood. Attractively tiled floors and beech effect flooring which runs through to a further generous area with beech worksurfaces, further ample cupboards and drawers and matching dresser unit. Wine rack. Integrated refrigerator and freezer. Beamed ceiling. Glazed door to the west porch.
SUITE ONE
Comprising door to hall way with a range of built-in cupboards and doors to:
BEDROOM ONE
4.33m x 4.1m (14’2” x 13’6”). Faces south and west. French double-glazed doors leading out to the garden to the south. Beamed ceiling.
SHOWER ROOM
3.05m x 1.89m (10’ x 6’2”). Faces west. Suite comprising large tilde shower cubical with glazed door, low flush close coupled w.c., vanitory unit with wash basin and cupboard below. Shaver point.
GUEST BEDROOM TWO
3.7m x 2.8m (12’2” x 9’2”). Faces south. Looking out on to the sun room and with a recessed space for the bed with cupboards to either side.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
The turning staircase leads up to:
MASTER BEDROOM THREE
6.1m x 3.3m (20’ x 10’10”). Faces south and north. Attractive beamed ceiling, built-in bookshelves to one side of the chimney breast. Door to:
BEDROOM FOUR/DRESSING ROOM
3.4m x 3.1m (11’2” x 10’2”). Faces north and east. Beamed ceiling. Wardrobe. At the opposite end of the master bedroom two steps lead up to a small half landing with a door to:
BATHROOM TWO
(maximum) 3.5m x 2.55m (11’6” x 8’4”). Faces south and west. Suite comprising corner bath with Victorian style mixer taps and shower attachment, low flush close coupled w.c., vanitory unit with inset Victorian style wash basin in tiled top with cupboards below. Built-in linen cupboard.
OUTSIDE
There are two vehicular accesses each with a five bar gate leading to a tarmacadam parking and turning area. In addition there is a pedestrian wicket gate. There is a further parking area and:
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Of brick construction surmounted by a pitched slate roof and measuring 5.95m x 5.3m (19’6” x 17’5”). Light alloy up-and-over door, power and light connected. Personal side door to the covered walk-way leading back to the house. Behind the garage there is a utility room/store. This measures 5.3m x 2.3m (17’5” x 7’7”) with a Dimplex wall heater. Ample space for freezers and washing machines and hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS
A particularly special feature of Forest Ponies Cottage is its superb floodlit gardens. There are a number of areas of lawns which are interspersed with well kept herbaceous and shrub borders and are divided by neatly clipped hedges. Fine topiary and a variety of magnificent mature trees including Blue Cedar. The delightful garden fully compliments the house and VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Paul Jackson Auctioneers and Estate Agents, for themselves and for the Vendors or lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that these particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a Contract. No person in the employment of Paul Jackson Auctioneers and Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.