4 bedroom bungalow for sale

A unique and characterful cottage-style bungalow, situated in the highly sought-after village of Lyndhurst, offering exceptional scope and versatile accommodation, set within formal gardens and paddock land extending to approximately just over two acres.

This property 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, 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 L

This spacious and well-proportioned home provides flexible living with four to five bedrooms, served by a family bathroom and separate shower room, making it ideally suited to growing families or those seeking adaptable space. The property is entered via the cottage-style kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of units and features a gas-fired Rayburn alongside an electric hob, creating a practical yet charming heart of the home. From the kitchen you walk into a bright and airy living room which is a particular feature of the property, boasting an attractive beamed ceiling, a characterful brick fireplace housing a log burner, and double doors opening into a conservatory that enjoys delightful views across the grounds. A further dining area sits in a lovely, bayed window section to the living room with further double doors out to the grounds.

To the other side of the property from the kitchen is an inner hallway that gives you access to all bedroom accommodation. There are four bedrooms all of which are serviced by both a large family bathroom and a separate shower room. The principal bedrooms boast a further room ideal for dressing area or as a further fifth bedroom if configured.

The property is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a gabled gate, which opens onto the established gardens. The grounds are a true highlight, incorporating a pond, summerhouse, and adjoining paddock land. Further benefits include a double car port and an extensive range of outbuildings, including two former stables (currently utilised as a workshop and store), an attached triple-bay tractor/mower store, and a cow shed which now requires an element of refurbishment.

Offering direct forest access and significant potential for enhancement or further development (subject to the necessary consents), this delightful home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of character and land in this prime New Forest location.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 76 Potential: 81

Services: All mains connected

Heating: Gas central heating

Parking: Private yard and two car ports

Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps is available at the property

Leave Brockenhurst heading north towards Lyndhurst on the A337. After 3.5 miles bear left at Goose Green T junction following the road signposted to Bournemouth/A35. Take the first turning on the left-hand side down Pinkney Lane and the property can be found on the left hand side as after about 75 metres.