FOREST CORNER BENNETTS LANE BURLEY BH24 4AT 01590 675424
Forest Corner is an elegant Country House situated in the sought-after village of Burley in the heart of the New Forest. This property dates, in part, from circa 1910 and was extensively modernised and extended in 1990 with rendered and colour-washed triple gabled elevations, casement windows, surmounted by a pitched slate roof. Forest Corner is approached via large electronically controlled wrought-iron gates leading to an extensive parking area. In addition, there is a large detached garage block/games room, which subject to planning permission, may provide ancillary accommodation/annexe. The private gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.13 acres which are superbly screened and secluded and complement this fine Country Home. In addition, Forest Corner has Pasture and Mast Rights, attached to the property, that allows branded Ponies, Cattle and Donkeys to graze in the New Forest National Park. The private gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.13 acres which are superbly screened and secluded and complement this fine Country Home. In addition, Forest Corner has Pasture and Mast Rights, attached to the property, which allows the owners to graze branded Ponies, Cattle and Donkeys in the New Forest National Park. The accommodation is beautifully presented with a grand entrance loggia and reception hall leading to well proportioned rooms with a wealth of fine features including vaulted ceilings, ornate cornicing, attractive fireplaces and panelled doors. A large superbly fitted kitchen/family room, with gas fired AGA, gives access via French doors leading to the conservatory overlooking the private south facing rear garden and grounds. On the first floor, a large galleried landing gives access to the master bedroom and three further double bedrooms, two en-suites and family bathroom. Three of the bedrooms have French doors leading onto the balcony overlooking the south facing rear garden and fields beyond.
Ground Floor ENTRANCE LOGGIA Ornate double timber doors. Skylight. Concealed radiator. Opening to: GRACIOUS RECEPTION HALL Wide stairs leading to first floor galleried landing with storage cupboard under. Minster Stone open fireplace. Stripped wood flooring. Large boot room. CLOAKROOM Heritage ornate wc with high level cistern. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Stripped wood flooring. DRAWING ROOM 28 3 x 15 Feature bay with windows and French doors leading onto terrace and rear garden. Window to side elevation with window seat. Open fireplace with Adam Style surround with inset marble and marble hearth. Double wooden doors leading into Dining Room.
DINING ROOM 16 2 x 16 4 Open fireplace with ornate pine surround with inset marble and marble hearth. Two sets of French doors leading to rear terrace and garden. Stripped wood floor standing and wall mounted china cupboards. Double stripped wooden doors returning to hallway. KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 20 6 x 19 3 A superb room with an extensive range of wall mounted and floor standing cupboards and drawers with black pearl granite worktops and up-stands incorporating an enamel 'Butler' style sink with mixer tap. Two oven gas fired AGA with feature mantelpiece over and inset lighting. Integrated Bosch appliances including electric oven, four ring electric hob with extractor fan, light and canopy over, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave. Terracotta floor tiles. Door to: UTILITY ROOM 11 4 x 6 10 Floor standing cupboards and drawer with work surfaces incorporating a ceramic one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink unit. Potterton Kingfisher gas fired boiler. Cupboard housing washing machine. Terracotta tiled flooring. Part glazed door to outside. SITTING ROOM/ MORNING ROOM/STUDY 16 6 x 13 2 Part panelled walls. French doors leading to rear terrace and garden.
CONSERVATORY 14 x 10 6 Constructed of UPVC double glazed units with a pitched roof. French doors from kitchen/family room. Double doors leading to terrace and rear garden. CELLAR 11 x 12 9 Incorporating stairs. A useful dry store with wall mounted and floor standing storage cupboards. EN-SUITE BATHROOM & SAUNA / SHOWER ROOM Ornate Victorian style suite with decorative freestanding cast iron bath with claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin, wc and high level cistern. Ornate cast iron Victorian radiator. Completely enclosed and fully tiled separate double sauna/shower unit with seats and sliding screen. Heated ladder towel rail. Part tiled walls. Ceramic flooring. BEDROOM TWO/ GUEST ROOM 16 7 x 13 EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled double shower cubicle. Ornate pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Radiator. Ceramic tiled flooring. BEDROOM THREE 15 x 12 2 French doors leading onto BALCONY overlooking rear garden. FAMILY BATHROOM Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Double door wooden medicine cabinet. Concealed radiator. Part tiled walls. BEDROOM FOUR 12 x 11 9 French doors leading onto BALCONY overlooking rear garden. First Floor GALLERIED LANDING Double door airing cupboard housing Megaflow hot water cylinder. Separate zoned heating thermostat. MASTER BEDROOM 15 6 x 15 6 Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards incorporating drawers with dressing table unit. Window overlooking rear garden. French doors leading to BALCONY overlooking rear garden. Door to:
Outside GARAGE BLOCK Attractive matching elevations with a pitched slate roof with single garages to either side and central GAMES ROOM. GARAGE ONE 18 x 10 Up and over door to front and window to rear. Connecting door to games room. Electric, light and power. GARAGE TWO 18 x 10 Up and over door to front and window to rear. Connecting door to games room. Electric, light and power. Fitted cupboards and drawers. Work bench. Large loft hatch giving access to storage. GAMES/SNOOKER ROOM 17 7 x 15 4 Double entrance doors with window to rear. Electric, light and power. This room has been dry-lined. AGENTS NOTE: The detached garage block/games room, which subject to planning permission, may provide separate ancillary accommodation/annexe.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS The property is well set in a mature plot extending to approximately 1.13 acres, approached via ornate wrought-iron electronically controlled gates with high hedging on both sides of the driveway leading to a large turning circle, with feature central bed at the front of the property, and steps that lead up to a balustrade paved area with ornate panelled front doors. The front of the property gives access to the Garage Block and parking. The boundaries of the property are well fenced and also screened by mature trees and hedging and lawn areas. The south facing rear garden is extremely well screened and secluded with a large expanse of lawn, mature shrub beds and trees, rockery and pond. The York stone terrace is mainly laid to the rear of the property. The private garden and grounds offer seclusion and tranquillity and complement this fine Country Home.
Directions From Lymington proceed in a northerly direction on the A337 Brockenhurst Road and after approximately 2 miles after passing the Hobler (public house) turn left signposted Brockenhurst & Burley. At the end of the road cross over and continue across the forest and after a further mile or so before bearing left signposted Burley. Continue across two cattle grids before returning to the open forest and take the next right into Bisterne Close continuing left past the White Buck (hotel). After approximately 600 yards Forest Corner will be found on the right hand side. GUIDE PRICE 1,500,000 FREEHOLD Agents Note: A member of staff is related to the seller of this property. THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property 85 High Street Lymington SO41 9AN 01590 675424 www.haywardfox.co.uk