House For Sale £850,000
A wonderful family home occupying an idyllic position, in the village of Minstead in the heart of the New Forest. This charming cottage benefits from beautiful views overlooking paddocks and fields. EPR: F
Minstead has a vibrant community, a village hall, pub (The Trusty Servant), botanical gardens, and a Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Lyndhurst is approximately a seven-minute drive away and is the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many attractions. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide selection of well-respected private schools along with several others across the Dorset border. Communications are excellent with access to the A31 westbound at Malwood, the M27 eastbound at Cadnam, and within easy reach of Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London Waterloo within 1 hour and 10 minutes. The coastal resort town of Bournemouth is also only a short drive away.
A delightfully located three-bedroom detached family home set within a lovely plot. Entering through the main door into the entrance hall, you are greeted on your left with a boot room equipped with wash basin/units and downstairs shower room. Another set of doors lead to the centre of the house which is currently being utilised as the dining area with a door that allows access to the garden.
The property also features a bright and spacious reception room which offers double aspect views and boasts a centrally located fireplace. The kitchen offers ample storage through both low and eye level units. Further access to the rear garden is available from the kitchen. Stairs from the dining area lead up to the top floor landing where there is access to three double bedrooms. All of which have fitted wardrobes and large double-glazed windows overlooking charming countryside views. The top floor is completed by the family shower room and separate W/C.
The house is approached via a gravel track and is set back within a secluded location. To the front of the property, there is space for off street parking and a brick-built garage which is attached to the main property. Side access through a gated entrance allows access to the rear garden which is mainly boarded by picket fencing and shrubbery. Planted trees are located throughout the garden, providing a secluded feel and is completed with a greenhouse and shed. A gate sits at the back of the plot, providing walking access in and out of the garden.
