Bashley Cross Road, New Milton

*STUNNING COTTAGE GARDEN* *Deceptively large Character Cottage* *3/4 Double Bedrooms*
*3 Reception Rooms* *Annexe Potential* *En-suite shower room* *Family Bathroom* *Large kitchen/diner* *2 courtyard gardens* *Double detached garage* *Private parking* *Stunning location*

Main Description - Situated on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park and surrounded by beautiful countryside, this former 19th Century Mission House is now a charming link-detached cottage offering three double bedrooms with annexe potential, whilst exuding character and charm. Particular features are the delightful secluded gardens, large double garage and parking and all complemented by beautiful rural views over the surrounding countryside.

Upon entering, there is a useful entrance porch leading to the open-plan hallway and downstairs cloakroom. The bright and spacious living room offers access to the beautiful garden via French doors and has a lovely fireplace with log burner, tiled hearth and oak mantle above. This room flows beautifully to the second reception room via an opening and could be utilised as a formal dining room or sitting room.
The kitchen/breakfast room is in the newer, extended part of the property and is both spacious and bright and has a variety of base units providing ample storage, built in oven with induction hob over, two drawer dishwasher, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. A glazed door opens onto one of the delightful courtyard areas.
There is a further, extremely versatile room, which could serve as either an additional ground floor bedroom, or a craft room with kitchenette area and door providing access to a further private courtyard garden.

A striking spiral staircase leads from this room to a double bedroom with ensuite shower/wet room, offering potential for a self-contained annexe.

On the first floor, the bright landing leads to three double bedrooms each offering pretty, rural views across the surrounding countryside. There are two spacious double bedrooms which are serviced by the family bathroom which features a roll top freestanding bath and a separate walk-in shower. The third bedroom, also double, benefits from an ensuite wet room.

GROUNDS AND GARDENS
The property sits on a charming, private plot accessed via electric gates, with off-road parking for several vehicles. The gravel driveway leads to a large, detached garage with electric up and over door, providing ample space for a car and providing extra storage space within the pitched roof. The garage also includes utility and workshop areas.
A particular feature of this beautiful cottage is the secluded, sunny garden. Featuring a lawned area intertwined with stone pathways, various perennial shrubs, mature trees and natural planting, a summer house and a paved patio area which can also be accessed from the living room.
Additionally, there are two separate courtyard areas, one accessible from the kitchen/dining room and one from the potential annexe/craft room which offers its own small garden.
Adjacent to the garden lies a sizable area of unclaimed grassland, presenting an opportunity to expand the existing garden area which the current vendors are pursuing.

The property is situated within 1/2 a mile of open forest and approximately four miles from the coast offering cliff top walks, beaches, and spectacular views over the Solent and the Isle of Wight.
The well-appointed town of New Milton is within one mile away and has plenty of local amenities, shops, cafes and main line train links to London Waterloo to the East and as far as Weymouth to the West. Excellent schools including the renowned Ballard School, Durlston Court and Arnewood Senior school are also nearby.
The property is well placed for access to other major towns and cities including Lymington with links to the Isle of Wight (7 miles), (Bournemouth (13 miles), Southampton (19 miles) and Winchester (31 miles)

Council Tax Band - E
EPC - C