4 bedroom detached house for sale

A four bedroom detached period cottage originally dating back to the early 1700's and thoughtfully extended in the late 1990's. This charming family home features traditional exposed brick walls and beam work throughout, complimented by a pretty rear garden. Situated on the South of Lymington High Street, adjacent to Woodside Gardens, it offers easy access to the High Street, marina's, sea wall and some local schools.

Step through the front door with its traditional pitched roof porch into a generously sized reception room with exposed timber beams and brick accents, complete with a local "lucky" paw print brick and central feature fireplace.

The spacious triple aspect, farmhouse style kitchen/dining room boasts integrated appliances and a Belfast sink. An internal hall, with flagstone flooring and twin storage cupboards, leads to a cosy study with its own fireplace, a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and a ground floor bathroom.

The turning staircase leads to 4 double bedrooms. Bedroom one offers large built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by an independent shower room featuring an old ship's porthole window.

Outside, there is a shingled driveway providing ample parking space, a large detached garage with overhead storage and a selection of practical outbuildings.

There is a pretty, lawned front garden and larger, private, lawned rear garden with raised beds, fruit trees and shrubs, all enclosed by mature hedges, walls and fenced borders.

Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches.

Being so close to the New Forest it also offers the perfect location for those who enjoy horse riding, walking and cycling. The town offers a nine-hole golf course, rowing club, community centre, library, small cinema, bowls club and tennis club. Lymington Recreation Centre offers an indoor 25m swimming pool and many fitness classes, whilst during the summer months there is an outdoor seawater baths next to the River with a hundred years of heritage. There is also a Cricket Club, Football and Rugby Clubs, Skateboard Park and children's play areas.

From a more practical view Lymington also offers churches of all faiths, infant, junior and secondary schools all within walking distance of the town.