Summary - Yew Tree SP6 2EL
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
17th-century thatched cottage beside Breamore Marsh with extensive gardens and workshop..
Thatched Grade II cottage rethatched 2019, original beams and inglenook fireplace
Set beside Breamore Marsh SSSI with protected, wildlife-rich views
Very large plot with orchard, kitchen garden, mature borders and sheds
Timber garage with adjoining powered workshop; gravel parking via five-bar gate
Three bedrooms, one family bathroom — single bathroom may limit larger households
Heating mix: wood-burning stove, electric heaters and oil-fired AGA (oil use)
Private drainage (septic) and average broadband speeds
Listed status will restrict alterations and can complicate works
A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from 1636, Yew Tree combines authentic period charm with generous outdoor space. Sensitively rethatched in 2019, the home retains exposed beams, estate-forged windows and a large inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove and original bread oven — ideal for cosy living in a rural setting beside protected Breamore Marsh (SSSI).
Set on a very large plot, the gardens include a productive orchard, kitchen garden, mature borders, timber sheds, and a timber-framed garage with adjoining powered workshop. Parking is via a gravelled area accessed through a five-bar gate. The location suits lovers of outdoor life, with immediate access to the New Forest, walking and cycling trails, and local amenities within nearby villages and Fordingbridge.
Internally the cottage offers three bedrooms, one family bathroom and characterful living spaces including a main sitting room and functional kitchen with an oil-fired AGA. Heating is provided by a wood-burning stove, electric heaters and the AGA; some rooms have electric storage heaters. Services include mains water and electricity, with private drainage (septic/cesspit).
Buyers should note the listed status, which will constrain alterations and may complicate planning or modernisation. Practical considerations include a single bathroom, reliance on electric heating in parts of the house, an oil-fired AGA, average broadband speeds, and council tax at an above-average band. Overall the property offers a rare combination of historic character and substantial outdoor amenity for families or those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle.
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