Two‑bedroom Victorian cottage with direct New Forest access and large private plot.
Direct private access to the New Forest and walking tracks
Set just off Lyndhurst Road, this double‑fronted Victorian cottage occupies almost half an acre with direct access into the New Forest. The house feels larger than it looks: two generous double bedrooms, a large family bathroom and flexible ground‑floor reception rooms arranged around a central hall create comfortable, adaptable living. Mature hedging and trees surround the garden, delivering complete privacy and a strong sense of seclusion.
Practical updates have already been made — a recently fitted Shaker‑style kitchen and integrated appliances sit alongside modern heating from an air‑source heat pump with underfloor distribution. Ultrafast broadband and good mobile signal support working-from-home or streaming, while private off‑street parking and gated access via a short forest track add convenience.
Buyers should note this is not a turn‑key new build: the house retains traditional features and presents scope for sympathetic refurbishment to improve energy performance (current EPC E, potential C). Drainage is via a septic tank which requires regular maintenance; the property is in Council Tax Band F. The split levels and internal steps may restrict accessibility for some buyers.
This property suits buyers seeking peaceful countryside living — downsizers wanting single-level flexibility on the ground floor, second‑home owners looking for a New Forest base, or investors targeting holiday lets (subject to permissions). Its location, plot and character deliver rare privacy with immediate forest access, while renovation potential offers room to add value.