3 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this beautifully situated period cottage enjoys a peaceful and private position in the rural hamlet of Norley Wood. With views stretching across neighbouring Estate farmland to the Isle of Wight from the southerly elevation, the property offers a rare sense of tranquillity and natural beauty. The property has been carefully maintained and tastefully updated, retaining much of its original character while providing comfortable, well-proportioned accommodation throughout. The elegant, dual aspect drawing room with exposed beam work is centred around a feature fireplace with inset woodburning stove, whilst to the front is a study / home office. A sizeable dual aspect kitchen/dining room offers a practical and sociable setting, featuring a central island unit, integrated appliances, classic cabinetry, and ample space for entertaining. Whilst the clearly defined dining area has double doors onto the sunny garden terrace. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility room and cloakroom WC. Upstairs there are three bedrooms all with stunning views, including a principal room with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with walk in shower. A separate independent family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms. The beautiful gardens of approximately 1.1 acres surround the cottage are attractively landscaped, offering ample lawned areas, established planting and a substantial paved terrace with neighbouring well. A thatched detached annex with store close by the house offers the opportunity and has consent for additional accommodation (ref: 21/00617/LDCP). Consent has also being obtained for extending the cottage with two porches and a 5.7m x 3.7m sq. conservatory (ref: 20/00572). A recently constructed oak framed carport, garage and workshop with solar panels and storage batteries provides secure parking and useful storage. The garden benefits from a greenhouse and a large timber framed shed currently used for storing garden machinery. Situated in one of the most sought-after hamlets in the New Forest National Park, Norley Wood enjoys a tranquil setting surrounded by miles of picturesque open countryside. Despite its peaceful location, it remains conveniently close to the Georgian market town of Lymington, approximately 2 miles away, which offers a branch line railway station with direct connections to the mainline station at Brockenhurst (London Waterloo approx. 1 hour 30 minutes), just 5 miles to the north. Set amidst ancient woodland, forest, and open farmland, Norley Wood enjoys a truly rural setting. A popular village pub is just a short walk across the fields in nearby East End, while access to the Solent can be found a little further on at Tanners Lane. The neighbouring village of South Baddesley offers a well-regarded primary school, and everyday essentials are close to hand with a village shop located approximately a mile away in Pilley.