Summary - FERNLEA ASHLEY LANE NEW MILTON BH25 5AH
3 bed 3 bath Detached
Charming three-bed cottage with annexe, south garden and garage — scope to upgrade energy efficiency.
South-facing rear garden with paved patios and lawn
Self-contained annexe/study ideal for guests or home working
Triple glazing and Worcester Bosch gas boiler installed
Detached shed/garage with power and side access
Built before 1900 with solid brick walls — likely uninsulated
Small plot size; garden and parking are modest
Area classified as ageing community; local amenities within walking distance
Fast broadband, no flood risk, moderate council tax
Fernlea is a characterful three-bedroom, two-reception detached cottage set on a small south-facing plot in New Milton. The layout includes a generous sitting room, separate dining room, modern kitchen, utility and a self-contained annexe/study — useful for guests, home office or rental income. Triple glazing and a Worcester Bosch boiler provide efficient heating, while the detached garage/shed and paved garden offer practical outdoor space and storage.
The house retains period character — chimney, leadlight windows and solid brick walls — but was built before 1900 and the walls are assumed uninsulated. That gives scope for energy-efficiency improvements (cavity/solid wall insulation where possible) and cosmetic updates in places. The plot is modest and the property sits in an area classed as ‘ageing urban communities’ within a wider ‘renting rural retirement’ zone, so it will particularly suit families or downsizers seeking a well-located home with nearby amenities and good local schools.
Practical positives include off-street parking behind folding gates, fast broadband, low flood risk and a moderate council tax band. Notable downsides are the small plot size, the age-related need to consider wall insulation and any hidden maintenance common to older solid-wall properties. Overall it’s a well-presented, liveable home with immediate usefulness and clear potential to increase comfort and value with targeted improvements.
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