Little Hay Shappen Bottom, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4AG

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THE PROPERTY Little Hay occupies a perfect forest setting, located down a quiet lane, on the edge of the hugely popular village of Burley. Completely private, the house is set in just under two acres of glorious, mature gardens. Originally a cottage, dating from about 1890, the house was extended, in the late 1920's to form a generous country house which commands views over the exceptionally beautiful grounds, originally designed and planned by Gertrude Jekyll. Restored and improved to a very high standard, the house offers well proportioned accommodation with an excellent layout, a perfect family home which is filled with natural light. Retaining the character of the property, the house has been improved with much attention paid to detail, the original windows having been carefully replicated in wood, but with the modern advantage of double glazing and powder coated aluminium finish. The gardens too, have been restored, without slavishly following

• Superb Location

• Direct Access to the New Forest National Park

• Classic 1920's Design

• Wonderfully Light and Spacious accommodations

• Four Double Bedrooms

• Excellent Entertaining Space

• Beautifully Maintained Garden Originally Designed by Gertrude Jekyll.

• Walking Distance of Good Local Amenities

• Private,Southerly Aspect

• Easy access to Excellent Communications

• All Mains Services

A beautiful country house set in the most wonderful garden, within the heart of the New Forest.

former planting schemes, to create a stunning backdrop to the house, that is easily maintained whilst still embracing the original designer's clean lines, colour and form. A perfect house for entertaining, the reception space is balanced by four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, whilst the addition of an impressive orangery style conservatory has added a further, very inviting place to relax and enjoy the garden. Set behind high hedges, the property is approached across an enclosed, gravelled and paved courtyard, filled with spring bulbs and topiary Yew. It forms a delightful entrance leading to the solid oak 1920's style front door. A large, central Reception Hall features a fireplace with woodburner, this creates a welcoming entrance and connects to all the Reception rooms. Two separate Studies take up one wing of the house, one with French windows to the rear garden and the other overlooking the courtyard, the rooms make ideal work from home spaces but are also ideal for playrooms, hobbies or ground floor bedrooms. The Drawing Room is beautifully light with a very attractive bay window including French windows to the garden and window seats, the open fireplace includes woodburner. The Dining Room also has doors to the terrace and features an attractive period fireplace with marble surround. The Kitchen is extremely well fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke units under granite worksurfaces and is fully equipped with a six ring hob with extractor over, gas fired Aga, and two Gaggenau ovens (steam and large main oven) and Gaggenau warming drawer. With plenty of room for a table and chairs, the space is useable, pleasantly sociable and opens to the lovely Conservatory. Overlooking the gardens, the Conservatory has underfloor heating and fitted vertical blinds, motor controlled roof vents and a large Inglenook style fireplace houses a woodburner, making the room a lovely place to relax in throughout all seasons. There is a ground floor cloakroom and a large Utility Room approached via a glazed lobby, along with a separate gardeners w.c. and generous storage cupboard. On the first floor the Master Bedroom Suite is of exceptional size and includes a large dressing area with extensive fitted storage. French windows open to a balcony, fashioned to replicate the shape of the original windows and enjoying far reaching views. The luxury en-suite bathroom includes a full suite with twin basins and separate shower. Bedroom 2 is also well fitted with built-in storage and has a fireplace with electric fire. There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted storage, a family bathroom and separate cloakroom.

OUTSIDE Double gates open to the gravelled entrance drive, leading to the detached double

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garage. There is a second garage for storage, a log store and store room. A yew hedge screens the tennis court at the side. A beautiful, curved oak gate set into a mellow brick wall and archway leads through to the rear terrace and the wonderful gardens set beyond the house. The raised terrace runs the length of the house, bordered by raised stone beds and leading onto a gravelled pathway that dissects two deep herbaceous borders, creating a symmetrical vista. A further, formal area of garden adjoins the Conservatory, where specimen shrubs and trees are backed by mixed, native hedging and the terrace continues, around to the side of the house, providing a lovely sheltered spot to dine or entertain. From the south facing terrace, steps lead down to extensive lawns, with mature beds and borders filled with a myriad of specimen plants, majestic trees add height and structure whilst massed spring bulbs add early colour. A circular seating area makes the most of the outlook and forms the ideal place to relax and enjoy the wonderful setting.

SITUATION Little Hay is situated within the popular New Forest village of Burley surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside the New Forest has to offer, as well as enjoying direct forest access. The village of Burley has an excellent range of local facilities including a post office, selection of boutique shops and several pubs. There is a well regarded primary school in the village and the property is also well placed for a number of private schools. The house offers good access to the South Coast with its fine beaches and in addition the popular sailing in the Solent. The market town of Ringwood is approximately 6 miles away. Lymington is 11.5 miles away and is a renowned sailing hub, with a regular ferry service to the Isle of Wight.

DIRECTIONS From the Ringwood roundabout take the 3rd exit on to the A31 slip road to M27/M3 Southampton/Winchester for approximately 6 miles, then take the exit marked Burley/Services and turn right under the dual carriage way. Drive along Ringwood Road into Burley Street and continue on this road through the village. Bear right leaving the Queens Head Public House on your left. At the top of the hill turn right opposite Burley Primary School onto the gravel track and Little Hay is the first house straight ahead, located on the centre track.

SERVICES Mains Electricity Gas, Water and Drainage. Gas Fired Central Heating. Underfloor Heating to the Conservatory. Water Softener. EPC Band D.

LOCAL AUTHORITY New Forest District Council 023 8028 5555 Council Tax Band H

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