A charming four bedroom detached cottage dating back in part some 400 years having been sympathetically extended and updated throughout, set in large gardens extending to approximately a third of an acre.

Accommodation

Covered porch, kitchen/diner/family room, utility room, cloakroom, study, sitting room, first floor landing, bedroom one, en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and bathroom. Outside: summer chalet with power and light. Various sheds.

Description

Sway is situated on the southern edge of the New Forest National Park, ideal for those who enjoy walking or equestrian pursuits. The village itself offers a good selection of shops for every day needs together with doctors surgery, veterinary practice, school, church, pubs and restaurants. The village enjoys an active community with many clubs and associations to join. In addition, the mainline railway station makes for easy commuting to the larger towns of Bournemouth, Southampton and London (Waterloo). The attractive Georgian market town of Lymington is only a short distance away offering comprehensive shopping facilities, together with a busy Saturday street market and excellent marinas and sailing facilities.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL: (All measurements are approximate)

COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH:With pitched roof. Stable door with glazed centre bullion to:

KITCHEN/DINER/FAMILY ROOM: 25'9" (7.85m) x 14'1" (4.29m) shortening to 20'10" (6.35m)

Dining Area:Radiator with cover. Wall light points. Double glazed sash box window. Wall mounted central heating thermostat control. Doors to study and sitting room. Tiled flooring continuing through to:

Kitchen Area: Extremely well fitted and comprising drawers and cupboards under granite worktops with matching upstands and inset butler sink. Double glazed sash box windows overlooking the garden and driveway. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Suitable space for Range cooker with pull-out racked units either side, tiled wall behind and large Rangemaster extractor in canopy above. Large central island unit with drawer, pull-out baskets, cupboards and integrated Bosch microwave oven with drawer under. Eye-level cupboards with concealed under-lighting. Large recess suitable for upright fridge/freezer. Recessed low-voltage downlighters. Useful under-stairs space with stairs rising to first floor. Radiator with cover and coat/hat rack by the part small paned stable door and double glazed sash box window leading out to the side of the property.

UTILITY ROOM:Work surface to one wall with space and plumbing for both automatic washing machine and dishwasher under. Double eye-level cupboard above. Recently fitted Worcester wall mounted boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Ventaxia extractor fan and low-voltage recessed down-lighter. Tiled flooring.

CLOAKROOM:Comprising inset wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low level w.c. Tiled flooring. Ceiling light point. Ventaxia and double glazed sash box window.

STUDY: 12'4" x 5'6" (3.76m x 1.68m) maximum.TV aerial point. Radiator. Window seat with suitable storage under. Wall light point. Double glazed sash box window.
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SITTING ROOM: 16'5" x 10'5" (5m x 3.18m) plus recessed fireplace and range of deep shelving to side. Clearview woodburner on stone hearth, exposed brickwork behind and wooden lintel over. TV aerial point. Wall light points. Recessed double glazed French doors opening to the patio and garden.

FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING:Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE: 14' x 11'3" (4.27m x 3.43m) maxWith built-in wardrobes either side of chimney breast with storage above. Radiator with cover. Double glazed sash box window with shutters. Door to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 11'6" x 6'3" (3.51m x 1.9m) maximumComprising good size fully tiled shower cubicle, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and range of deep shelving behind. Chromium ladder style radiator. Tiled flooring. Wall light points. Ventaxia. Double glazed sash box window.

BEDROOM TWO: 9'9" x 7'7" (2.97m x 2.31m)Radiator. Wall light point. Double glazed sash box window.

BEDROOM THREE: 12'8" x 6'1" (3.86m x 1.85m) maximumRadiator with cover. Wall light point. Double glazed sash box window.

BEDROOM FOUR: 12'9" x 6'2" (3.89m x 1.88m) shortening to 9'9" (2.97m)Radiator. Wall light point. Double glazed sash box window.

BATHROOM: 12'8" x 7'9" (3.86m x 2.36m) narrowing to 4'7" (1.4m)Comprising roll top bath on claw feet with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment with walls tiled behind; pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low level w.c. Radiator/towel rail. Ventaxia extractor fan. Recessed low-voltage down-lighters. Tiled flooring. Double glazed sash box window.

OUTSIDE:Wide concrete and loose shingle driveway with twin five bar gates opening to large loose shingle drive which provides ample parking and turning, flanked by raised lawn and border enclosed by fencing with pathway leading to:

SUMMER CHALET:13'8" x 11'6" (4.17m x 3.51m) with large covered overhang to front. Double doors and windows to front elevation. Power and light.

Covered storage area to rear of chalet and gate giving access to good size storage area with shed, enclosed by fencing.

Rustic fencing and arch give access to the front garden with loose shingle pathway flanked on both sides by areas of lawn leading up to the front door. Paviours immediately to front of door.

LOG STORE:

SHED: 6'7" x 4'7" (2.01m x 1.4m)

Side gate gives access to side of property with paved path flanked by raised border and leads through to the:

REAR GARDEN:A particular feature of the property, being southerly facing, with large paved patio immediately to rear of property partly covered by a pergola. Raised beds to both sides. Small store shed and two steps up to a very large expanse of lawn, again with raised beds to both sides. Crazy paved sitting out area. Further well stocked shaped beds and very large raised patio area to bottom of garden enjoying outlook over adjoining paddocks. Garden is well enclosed by hedging and fencing. Small shed and good size covered store.