Bank, Lyndhurst, SO43

A stunning, two-bedroom, semi-detached period cottage situated along a no through lane, in an idyllic and sought after hamlet, with direct forest access.

Offered to the market with the benefits of no onward chain and refurbished to an exacting standard, blending both country life with modern-day necessities.

This pretty country cottage is set in the idyllic and highly sought after hamlet of Bank which has a popular local pub and a friendly community. Bank is 1.5 miles south west of the village of Lyndhurst, the renowned as the capital of the New Forest. Situated on the open forest, the hamlet boasts a number of attractive dwellings, both large and small, many affording fine open views over the surrounding farmland and forest. The highly regarded Oak Inn pub is a short walk away and the nearby village of Brockenhurst (approximately 5 miles south) has a mainline rail connection to London Waterloo (journey time approximately 90 minutes). The Georgian market town of Lymington, renowned for its Saturday "Charter Market", river, marinas and yacht clubs is situated approximately 9 miles to the south. The M27 (4 miles) to the north of the hamlet provides easy access across the forest to serve Bournemouth, Southampton and the M3 motorway network to London.

To the ground floor, a side door opens into a small entrance lobby from where a door opens to the right side into the main living spaces and a stairwell ascends to the first floor.

The sitting room is located to the front of the house and benefits from a wood burning stove set into a chimney recess, floating shelves within the alcove space and a front aspect window looking out to the open forest.

The stunning, double aspect kitchen/dining room is formed from part of the original house and a further extension to the rear and offers a fantastic open plan space in keeping with a modern-day lifestyle. The beautifully designed kitchen is fitted with a modern range of fitted units, worksurfaces with tiled backsplash and built-in appliances including an oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a ceramic hob with extractor unit over.

A lovely, bright and airy dining area sits within the extended section of the kitchen and offers the ideal entertaining space with bifold doors leading to the patio area and garden. From the main hallway, is a useful utility room. A modern cloakroom with wash basin and WC completes the ground floor layout.

To the first floor, a landing area links to the main bedroom to the front which benefits from a built-in wardrobe and elevated views across the open forest. The guest bedroom is located to the rear of the cottage and enjoys elevated views across the garden. Both bedrooms are served by a stunning four-piece family bathroom.

The front of the property is accessed via a black metal picket fence with brick wall giving side access to the rear garden.

Located to the rear of the cottage through the bifold doors is a delightful, low maintenance patio area with brick surround, ideal for alfresco dining. A lovely walk-through section of the garden with overhanging trees including a white wisteria and hedging, planting and log store gives access to a good sized lawned area which wraps around to the end giving you a larger than average south easterly garden.

Agents Note:

The garden shed is shared with the neighbouring property with separate doors and a dividing wall.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Mains electric, water and drainage

Oil fired central heating

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 59 Potential: 82

Council Tax Band: Currently exempt as holiday let. Was previously band E.

Conservation Area: Lyndhurst, Bank & Emery Down

Ultrafast Fibre broadband installed on 19th March 2024