House For Sale £595,000
Harbour Cottage is a charming, Grade II listed property with a generous south-westerly garden, situated on the South of the High Street, just a few minutes walk to Lymington Town Quay, River and Yacht clubs.
Steps and a wrought iron railing lead up to the front door, which in turn leads to the entrance hall with coat hanging space to one side and a modern fitted ground floor cloakroom. A panelled door leads to the living room with the centrepiece being a substantial chimney breast with open grate, quarry tiled hearth and timber surround. There is a lovely bay window to the front aspect and arch display niche, as well as a central exposed beam with recesses either side of the fireplace.
At one end of the Living room, a sliding door together with a glazed panel provides access to the fully fitted kitchen with quarry tiled floor and laminet flooring. This comprises a range of modern kitchen units and small recessed utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. A pair of French doors give access to the deck and south-west facing rear garden.
From the living room, there is a door which gives access to the staircase leading to the first floor.
On the landing, there is a linen cupboard, bathroom and two bedrooms. Bedroom one with an attractive bay window to the front with views across to the boatyard. There are folding doors along one wall which gives an alteranative access to bedroom two.
Bedroom two has a row of wardrobes and is overlooking the pretty rear garden.
The bathroom is fully tiled with a white suite comprising a wash hand basin, WC and bath with shower over.
From the landing, a staircase leads up to the second floor bedroom three / study ( restricted height ) having a double aspect with sash window to the front with views across the boatyard towards lymington River.
The rear garden enjoys a beautiful south west facing aspect having a large area of decking to the rear of the kitchen. From this, steps lead up to the majority of the garden which is laid to a shaped area of lawn bordered by mature flowerbeds, which are well stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and plants. The boundaries are bordered by walling and fencing,
To the front of the property, a low doorway provides access into the basement which provides excellent storage space and has light and power. In addition, this also houses a wall mounted gas fired cental heating Worcester boiler .
History - Built in the 1700s, the cottage and those adjoining it formed part of 'the Harlequin Inn' having a long history of seafaring connections including pressganging to local ships. There is reportedly a tunnel running from this area of the town up to the Angel Inn which was used by smugglers so they could avoid being caught by the excise officers.<br /><br />Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as M&S Simply Food and wh Smiths to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches.
Steps and a wrought iron railing lead up to the front door, which in turn leads to the entrance hall with coat hanging space to one side and a modern fitted ground floor cloakroom. A panelled door leads to the living room with the centrepiece being a substantial chimney breast with open grate, quarry tiled hearth and timber surround. There is a lovely bay window to the front aspect and arch display niche, as well as a central exposed beam with recesses either side of the fireplace.
At one end of the Living room, a sliding door together with a glazed panel provides access to the fully fitted kitchen with quarry tiled floor and laminet flooring. This comprises a range of modern kitchen units and small recessed utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. A pair of French doors give access to the deck and south-west facing rear garden.
From the living room, there is a door which gives access to the staircase leading to the first floor.
On the landing, there is a linen cupboard, bathroom and two bedrooms. Bedroom one with an attractive bay window to the front with views across to the boatyard. There are folding doors along one wall which gives an alteranative access to bedroom two.
Bedroom two has a row of wardrobes and is overlooking the pretty rear garden.
The bathroom is fully tiled with a white suite comprising a wash hand basin, WC and bath with shower over.
From the landing, a staircase leads up to the second floor bedroom three / study ( restricted height ) having a double aspect with sash window to the front with views across the boatyard towards lymington River.
The rear garden enjoys a beautiful south west facing aspect having a large area of decking to the rear of the kitchen. From this, steps lead up to the majority of the garden which is laid to a shaped area of lawn bordered by mature flowerbeds, which are well stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and plants. The boundaries are bordered by walling and fencing,
To the front of the property, a low doorway provides access into the basement which provides excellent storage space and has light and power. In addition, this also houses a wall mounted gas fired cental heating Worcester boiler .
History - Built in the 1700s, the cottage and those adjoining it formed part of 'the Harlequin Inn' having a long history of seafaring connections including pressganging to local ships. There is reportedly a tunnel running from this area of the town up to the Angel Inn which was used by smugglers so they could avoid being caught by the excise officers.<br /><br />Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as M&S Simply Food and wh Smiths to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches.
