3 bedroom house

SK Property Group are delighted to be exclusively appointed on this delightful, thatched cottage, capturing the quintessential elegance of the English countryside, on the outskirts of the picturesque New Forest National Park.



Byrants Cottage is a Grade II listed, timber-frame detached dwelling of 17th Century origins with 18th Century and 20th Century alteration, formerly two cottages and a tavern. Cast iron hinges, period brass light fittings and exposed beams throughout, enhance this attractive period property.



Situation



Byrants Cottage is an endearing country home, situated on the edge of the charming hamlet of Burgate. Accessed via a shingle driveway and the well manicured front garden that complements the 'chocolate box' aesthetic, Bryants Cottage allures to.



Accommodation



The reception hall is accessed via an oak front door, currently used as a study area, which leads to the oak staircase and through to the inviting warmth of the sitting room, with exposed beams and inglenook fireplace, complete with wood burner.



Adjacent to the sitting room is the dining room, accented by an Aga set in an exposed brick alcove, supplying the hot water and heating throughout the house, creating the radiance expected from a thatched cottage. Light illuminates these rooms from the windows overlooking the front garden.



Dual aspect windows envelop the cottage kitchen, which is exquisitely finished with bespoke units, including built-in oven and integral dishwasher, oak worktops and elegant terracotta floor tiles, an oak side door leads to the rear garden and driveway.



The adjacent breakfast area overlooks the rear garden and opens out to the patio terrace via French doors. This also includes a small utility area. A large family bathroom resides on the ground floor, overlooking the rear garden and includes a walk-in double shower, wc, and basin. Upstairs, accessed via a carpeted oak staircase, lit by a window, comprises of three double bedrooms. The first two bedrooms are of a good size and the second bedroom includes built in storage.



The master bedroom possesses dual aspect windows and leads to the ensuite bathroom overlooking the rear garden, via an exposed oak beam storage area, with Velux window. All bedrooms are well lit throughout and possess high vaulted oak beam ceilings.



Outside



Light floods through this deceivingly spacious cottage, with oak beams and high vaulted ceilings, exuding a charming British elegance. The quaint 'chocolate box' ambience is mirrored across the large cottage garden, complete with an expanse of lawn, rockery and pond surrounding the terrace.



Extending the living area, the garden includes a timber outbuilding that is currently used for entertaining, including mains electric, making it a perfect solution for a home office. The cottage includes a manicured front garden and shingle driveway that leads to a garage with double doors and sizeable shed & greenhouses to the rear of the garden.



Location



Set amidst rolling countryside, the hamlet of Burgate sits north to the Avon River town of Fordingbridge and close to the thriving market town of Ringwood. Ringwood is a 10-minute drive from Bryants Cottage, for centuries, Ringwood has been the New Forest's main market town with a charter dating back to 1226 and still has a street market every Wednesday morning. The town is also home to the award-winning Furlong Shopping Centre. Fordingbridge lies along the River Avon and is a 5-minute drive from Bryants Cottage, a further 25 minutes is the Cathedral City of Salisbury.



Considerably linked to Southampton, Bournemouth & Salisbury, Burgate offers significant regional commercial and employment opportunities with links to London Waterloo in approximately 1.5 hours. Southampton Airport & Bournemouth Airport are within close proximity, offering national and European flights.



Burgate benefits from well-respected primary and secondary schools and is within easy reach of a number of highly renowned private schools, including a 10-minute drive from renowned independent preparatory school of Moyles Court and just 5 minutes from Forres Sandle Manor.



The area offers a myriad of country pursuits with an abundance of footpaths and bridleways, which lead to undulating contrasting heath, moors and woodlands of the New Forest.



Agents Comments



Bryants Cottage is the epitome of the quintessential British Thatch Cottage, located in the rolling vista of Hampshire. This wonderful Grade ll listed home has been sympathetically maintained for many years by the current owners, with inglenook fireplace and beautiful oak beams, you can't help imagining the glow of the Christmas season here. We are absolutely delighted to market such history.



Electric heating. Current owners always use the Aga for the central heating & hot water throughout the house via pipework - Oil.

Council tax band F, New Forest District Council.

Approaching 0.5 acres.

Marketed by: SK Property Group Ltd, Horton