Guide Price £1,000,000
3 Bedroom
Detached House
For Sale
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Forest Road, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24
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Introducing Glen Spinney, a remarkable cottage nestled in the enchanting New Forest village of Burley. Surrounded by the captivating beauty of the area and the gentle presence of the iconic New Forest ponies, this location offers a truly breathtaking experience. As you arrive, a distinct feeling of seclusion and serenity embraces you.
Glen Spinney presents a rare opportunity to relish in a harmonious blend of rural bliss and modern comforts, with direct access to the forest itself.
Constructed in 2002, this cottage is situated on the fringes of the open forest, offering an idyllic rural setting on Forest Road. Properties of this caliber and privacy are exceptionally scarce in Burley, making this an extraordinary find at an attractive price point. Plus, the added benefit of stepping out of your front door and immersing yourself in the vast expanse of the open forest is truly remarkable.
Entering through a welcoming 5-bar timber gate, you'll discover a generously-sized parking area capable of accommodating multiple vehicles, complemented by a detached double garage.
The ground floor of Glen Spinney boasts a spacious sitting room adorned with beautiful hardwood floors, featuring a captivating log burner as its centerpiece. This creates a cozy focal point, while French doors grant direct access to the exquisite south-facing garden, brimming with vibrant flora and abundant wildlife. The kitchen/dining area is equally impressive, offering ample space to gather with loved ones. With plentiful storage cupboards and generous worktop surfaces, this area perfectly combines functionality and conviviality.
Completing the ground floor is a convenient w/c and a storage cupboard tucked neatly under the staircase. The utility area has ample room for a washing machine and tumbledryer. Additionally, you'll find ample storage cupboards to keep your belongings organized. A convenient back door provides easy access to the beautiful garden, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors effortlessly.
Ascending to the first floor, you'll discover three inviting bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. The master bedroom delights with its own en-suite shower room and a view overlooking the front of the property and the open forest.
A generously sized loft that has been thoughtfully boarded and equipped with a convenient pull-down ladder, offering easily accessible storage space.
The rear garden of Glen Spinney is a true masterpiece, enveloped by mature plants and shrubs, a haven for gardening enthusiasts. Enhancing the allure of the garden is a delightful summer house, providing an ideal space to savor summer afternoons. At the end of the garden, a double shed rests on a concrete base, while convenient side access allows easy movement around the property to the front driveway.
The double garage located on the front driveway has been cleverly converted, offering a first-floor bedroom and a ground-floor shower room with w/c and sink, along with a potential living area. The other portion of the garage has been retained for storage purposes.
Glen Spinney presents a rare opportunity to reside in a truly captivating property within the breath taking surroundings of the New Forest village of Burley. With its unrivalled privacy, direct forest access, and a blend of modern comforts with a rustic charm, this is a home that embodies a quintessential rural lifestyle.
Whilst the ever popular centre of - Burley' is only a few hundred meters away. This really is a quiet and tranquil inner Forest location with open woodland and meadows surrounding. Burley is only a few minutes drive from the A31 which is the main dual carriageway leading from the M27 Southampton) to the Ringwood and Bournemouth area. Close to the house are stunning horse rides, country walks and a course fishing lake
The village of Burley is steeped in history, with evidence of Saxon occupation in the name; Burley is composed of two Saxon words, 'burgh' meaning fortified place, and 'leah', meaning open meadow or clearing in a wood. Ponies and cattle roam freely through the village following ancient forest tracks that have been used for centuries by Commoners and their livestock. This village is one of the few remaining that still practices the old tradition of Commoning, which allows animals to graze on the open forest. Burley is one of the most popular villages within the New Forest and visitors are offered a wealth of attractions which include tea rooms, traditional inns and pubs, wagonette rides (in season), bike hire, forest walks, horse riding, the famous Burley Ice Cream and even a cider farm which offers free tasting!
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Important information
This is a Freehold property.
Property Features
- South Facing Garden
- Direct Forest Access
- Double Garage with Bedroom above
- Built 2002
- Character Features
- Summer House
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