Summary - IVY COTTAGE JOYS LANE NORLEY WOOD LYMINGTON SO41 5RW
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Grade II listed two-bed cottage with ancillary accommodation and large south garden.
- Grade II listed thatched cottage with period features and modern extension
- Two double bedrooms plus two ancillary bedrooms and a shower room
- Large south-facing garden, private mature planting and patio
- Off-street parking with gated vehicular access
- Freehold; situated in New Forest National Park, no-through lane
- Requires roof re-thatch, septic upgrade and chimney works (costs noted)
- EPC F; listed status restricts alterations and may complicate works
- Poor mobile signal and slow broadband in the area
Ivy Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched cottage tucked down a no-through lane in Norley Wood, within the New Forest National Park. The main house offers two double bedrooms and a contemporary kitchen/breakfast room opening to a bright garden room, while an adjacent ancillary building provides two further bedrooms and a shower room — useful for guests, home working, or occasional income. The plot is private and peaceful, with a large south-facing garden, mature borders and off-street parking.
The cottage retains period character — exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and thatched roof — yet has been updated sensitively with a modern extension and double glazing. It sits in a very affluent rural setting with easy access to Lymington and Brockenhurst for shops, rail links and sailing. The property is freehold and has private drainage via a septic tank within the boundary.
Buyers should be aware of the material practicalities that accompany a historic home. The property is listed, which restricts works and will complicate consenting. Planned and recommended works include re-thatching (owner scheduled for 2027), septic tank upgrade and chimney height work; estimated combined costs have been reflected in the asking price. Energy performance is low (EPC F) and mobile signal is unreliable; broadband speeds are noted as slow in this area.
For those seeking a character-rich, peaceful home with private outdoor space and flexible ancillary accommodation, Ivy Cottage offers a rare combination of setting and potential. It suits buyers comfortable with the responsibilities and running costs of a thatched, listed property, who value privacy, rural access and character over turnkey modern convenience.
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