Property description
A detached, single storey dwelling with potential for development, situated overlooking the open forest at the eastern limit of the picturesque village of Burley. It is a detached single storey dwelling with potential for development standing in a mature garden that affords privacy and seclusion. Approached off the open forest and Mill Lane over a gated, sweeping drive, the property provides parking space for several cars as well as a double garage.
On one side there is a forest paddock that, having not been grazed for some years, now provides a haven for much flora including orchids. There are several spectacular oaks within its curtilage giving the house its current name. The main door opens into 2 reception halls with 2 reception rooms. There is a kitchen with a view of the garden and separate utility room opening to the rear. The well proportioned sitting room opens onto the garden with windows and greenery on 3 sides. 2 well proportioned bedrooms are served by 2 bath/shower rooms (1 en suite). There is also third smaller bedroom.
To the rear of the property is a well screened garden lawn and rockery that features a former swimming pool and its associated timber summerhouse/sauna. In all, the gardens and adjacent paddock land extend to an area of approximately 0.79 acres.
The property has enormous potential and would lend itself to a project of enhancement and, subject to the necessary planning approval, potential to extend into the roof. The plot is superb, and while the house can be enjoyed as it is, there is scope to create an exciting home in this wonderful setting.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, swimming pool, saunaBURLEY The village falls within the designated Conservation Area, with the surrounding forestry designated as an area of Special Protection. Within close proximity to the property across neighbouring Mill Lawn is a renowned 9-hole golf course situated on the open forest, along with a cricket ground and a popular Junior School held in very high regard. The market town of Ringwood affords a diverse array of leisure, educational and shopping amenities, together with the A31, being within a 2 mile drive north of the property which in turn affords easy access to both Bournemouth and Southampton, with both towns offering international airports.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL Canopy storm porch with steps ascending to a panelled door which opens to:
RECEPTION HALL Tiled floor covering. Archway opens through to:
HALL Access to overhead roof void with a pull down ladder. Cloaks cupboard. Wall mounted thermostat control. Access to a deep shelved airing cupboard incorporating a pre lagged hot water cylinder.
BATHROOM Suite comprised of panelled bath set into tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC with corresponding bidet. Half tiled to principal areas. Tiled floor covering.
BEDROOM 1 Fitted with a range of wardrobe store cupboards with corresponding bedside cabinets either side of the current bedhead location. Further extensive bank of deep wardrobe store cupboards to one entire wall. 2 wall light points. Obscure glazed panelled door opens through to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM Suite comprised of panelled bath set into tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and corresponding bidet. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor covering.
BEDROOM 2 Full width range of deep wardrobe store cupboards to one entire wall.
BEDROOM 3
SITTING ROOM A naturally well lit triple aspect room with feature, natural brick open fireplace incorporating a raised, projecting tiled and brick capped hearth surmounted by a wooden beam. Twin glazed casement doors to block paved seating terrace and gardens beyond. Extensive array of open display book shelving to 2 walls.
DINING ROOM Affording a fine outlook towards the gardens.
KITCHEN Fitted with a range of formica fronted wood capped store cabinets to both base and high level with surrounding granite effect roll top work surface having contrasting tiled relief. Inset single bowl twin drainer sink with monobloc tap. Inset appliances in the form of 4 ring gas hob under canopy extractor with base oven. Built-in base Zanussi fridge. Miele domestic dishwasher. Tiled floor covering throughout. Recessed ceiling lights. Small paned glazed door to:
UTILITY ROOM Tiled floor covering. Single drainer stainless steel sink with base store cupboards under. Space and plumbing to side for washing machine. Wall mounted Baxi gas fired boiler together with programmer control panel. Space for full height fridge freezer. Part glazed door to exterior.
OUTSIDE The property is approached off the forest and Mill Lane over a gated natural moss covered tarmacadam driveway that features at its head a cattle grid with an adjacent side pedestrian gate. The driveway provides considerable space for unobstructed parking with the driveway linking the property to its adjacent DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE. To one side of the drive, gated access opens to a sizable forest side paddock, that having not been grazed for a considerable period, has become home to much local flora and fauna, in particular a spectacular aged oak that provides a natural canopy to an informal dining area.
SERVICES All main services are connected. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are unable to verify that they are in working order.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS From London, continue south west on the M3, M27 and A31, turning left off the A31 at Picket Post, on the outskirts of the market town of Ringwood. Follow the road out across the forest and on descending the hill into the hamlet of Burley Street, turn left into Forest Road. Continue to the end Forest Road, turning left into Lyndhurst Road, taking the first turning on the right into Mill Lane where the property will be seen on the right hand side fronting the open forest after approximately 0.5 mile.
VIEWING Strictly By Appointment by John D Wood & Co.
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