Oakapple Cottage, Swan Green, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DT

An exceptional four bedroom, detached, extended period residence dating back to 18th century which has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years and has the added benefit of being offered to the market with no onward chain.

Swan Green Emery Down is a highly sought-after village in the New Forest, with its vibrant community, village hall, pub (The New Forest Inn), and church.

The delightful neighbouring village of Lyndhurst is within a short walk and has long been regarded as the ‘Capital’ of the New Forest, with its picturesque high street offering a wide range of boutique shops, everyday stores, cafes and restaurants, as well as access to the open forest from the end of the street.

For the yachtsman, the Georgian market town of Lymington (10 miles) offers a range of sailing facilities and access to the open waters of the Solent, whilst the historic and much famed village of Beaulieu is only 7 miles away.

The M27 Motorway is accessible from Junction 1 which is just a short drive providing access to Bournemouth, Southampton and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester.

Ashurst train station (3.1 miles) and Brockenhurst train station (4.6 miles) are close by giving fast and easy access to London Waterloo.

This beautiful family home offers an elegant façade with a storm porch and generous driveway parking to the front and garaging to the side of the property.

A solid wood front door with glazed inserts opens into the entrance hallway with a door leading to the principle living accommodation and a stairwell ascending to the first floor.

The beautifully appointed, double aspect family room which opens into the snug area features wood flooring and a recessed wood burning stove set on a slate hearth with wood mantel and built-in alcove shelving.

The double aspect dining room with stripped wood floors, period cast iron fireplace with wood surround mantle and picture rail benefits from french doors leading out to the rear garden.

The kitchen features a range of fitted units, woodblock work surfaces with inset ceramic sink, a gas Aga, integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer and travertine flooring.

Double doors lead through to the conservatory with a door opening out onto the rear terrace and garden.

The rear lobby, with door to the side return, leads into the utility room with space and plumbing for the washing machine, which in turn leads onto the shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and W/C.

From the hallway, a stairwell leads up to the first-floor landing. The lovely master bedroom features a bay window to the front aspect, as well as a cast iron fireplace, and a vaulted beamed ceiling.

There are three further bedrooms to this level and a family bathroom comprising of a rolltop bath with ball and claw feet and a rain head shower above, wash basin and W/C.

To the front of the property is a large gravelled area providing off road parking for a number of vehicles.

The driveway extends up the side of the property giving access to an attractive frame garage with a workshop to the rear.

The rear garden is a particular feature of the property with a paved terrace with steps leading up to the lawn area with a snaking brick pathway, with planted surrounds and timber fence boundaries and a gated access to the rear of the property.

Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E Energy Performance Rating: E Current: 48 Potential: 72 Property construction: Brick elevations under a tiled roof All mains services connected Conservation Area: Swan Green Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom) Cable broadband Mobile signal/coverage: No known issues, buyer to check with their provider