Bisterne Close, Burley, Hampshire, BH24 4AY

breakfast room having access to a courtyardstyle terrace area and a large walk-in pantryand larder. The kitchen overlooks the frontaspect and has a full range of built in units byJohn Lewis of Hungerford and appliancesincorporating a large gas-fired AGA at itscentre, a further electric AGA and Smeg fridgeand dishwasher. From the breakfast room adoor leads to a rear entrance hall withcloakroom, plant room and access to the rearstairs and utility.

On the first floor, beyond the impressivelanding there are six bedrooms, the masterhaving been beautifully remodelled to makethe most of the outlook over the gardens andforest beyond and boasting ample wardrobespace and a beautifully designed en suiteshower room. The five further bedrooms onthis level are served by three bathrooms and aseparate cloakroom and enjoy varying levelsof storage and wardrobe space, but all enjoyviews over the surroundings. From bedroomsix (currently used as an ironing/fitness room)access is gained by hidden staircase to a loftroom, ideal for hobbies. The rear staircase anda connecting door give access to a rear landingand in turn a further staircase leads to thesecond floor and three further bedrooms, oneof which the current owners use as an office: aperfect vantage point.

Built we believe at the turn of last century andboasting many character features, with manyArts and Crafts influences, this wonderfulfamily home provides extensive and flexibleaccommodation. The property has beensympathetically restored and enhanced by thecurrent owners who, it should be noted, hadconsidered conversion of part of the propertyto a separate annexe, which could easily beincorporated, depending on a purchaser'srequirements.

On the ground floor the accommodationincorporates a fabulous reception hall, mostbefitting the property which gives access tothe three principal reception rooms being asnug/morning room with its arts and craftsfireplace and surrounds and lovely outlookover the partially walled side garden. Anoutlook and access also enjoyed by theadjacent dining room, which has a centralfireplace. The drawing room is a lovely doubleaspect room overlooking both side and reargardens through a spectacular semi-circularbay window and has access to one of tworaised rear terraces via French doors. It shouldbe noted that original parquet style flooringruns through this entire part of the groundfloor. The reception hall also gives access tothe front entrance porch, a rear porch andcloakroom, a wide oak turning staircase to thefirst floor and the beautiful kitchen andbreakfast room. The two interconnect whilstretaining their individual purpose, the

F L O O R P L A N

The beautifully landscaped gardens extend to justover one acre and afford a great deal of privacyand interest all year round

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Grounds & GardensAccess can also be gained onto the forestfrom two points, with Burley golf courseonly a hop and skip away through thetrees.

The property, we believe, also benefitsfrom Forest Rights of Pasture.

The beautiful gardens extend to just overone acre and are home to many maturespecimen plants and trees.

Immediately to one side of the propertyis the main vehicular access with a graveldriveway leading to a large turning andparking area and to the large garage andadjoining workshop with extensive loftstorage.

To the far side of the property is a lovelysouth facing partially walled gardenwhich leads onto the primary lawnedarea, bounded by the two terracesimmediately to the rear of the house.

The garden has been planted in such away as to create many individual areas ofseclusion and interest including a formerEdwardian tennis court and croquetlawn.

To the far corner of the garden is a largestable building (currently used forstorage).

DirectionsFrom the centre of the village head in a southerly direction passing the golf course.Soon after, turn left into Bennetts Lane. The property will be found after a shortdistance on the left hand side adjacent to the turning to Bisterne Close.

The Situation

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Spencers of The New Forest would like to point out that all measurements set out in these particulars are approximateand are for guidance only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, systems or services etc and cannot confirmthat they are in full or efficient working order or fit for purpose. No assumption should be made as to compliance withplanning consents or current usage. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains,furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires or light fitments, or any other fixtures notexpressly included form any part of the property being offered for sale. Whilst we endeavour to make our salesparticulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and wewill be happy to confirm the position to you.

ServicesEnergy Efficiency Rating: F Current: 36 Potential: 62

All mains services are connected to the property

ViewingBy prior appointment only with the vendors sole selling agents Spencers of theNew Forest.

Belton Hall lies about 1 mile from thecentre of, arguably, one of the mostbeautiful and sought after villages in TheNew Forest, ideally situated to make fulluse of all the wonderful facilities the Foresthas to offer. Whether it be sailing atnearby Lymington (12 miles) or golf atone of the many courses in the areaincluding Brockenhurst with its’ mainlinerailway station (8 miles, Waterloo 90minutes). The market town of Ringwoodis but a short drive away (5 miles). Thelarger shopping towns of Southampton

(20 miles) to the east and Bournemouth(16 miles) to the west, both with theirairports are easily accessible.

Points Of Interest

Burley Golf Club 0.3 milesSway Train Station 4 milesBallard (Private School) 4.3 milesSainsburys Somerford 4.4 milesDavid Lloyd Leisure Centre Ringwood 4.5 milesBrockenhurst Golf Club 4.6 milesHinton Admiral Train Station 4.6 milesRingwood School/Sixth Form 4.7 milesBrockenhurst Train Station 4.7 milesNew Milton Train Station 4.8 miles

A honeypot village with ponies wandering down thehigh street untouched by time and tucked away inthe lee of wooded slopes

The Local Area

The first Spencers New Forest office was established here in Burley, a honeypotvillage that feels untouched by time with its traditional cafes, cider farm, gift shopsand tales of old smuggling routes, witches and dragons. This is the New Forest onholiday as imagined by visitors: quaint and old fashioned with ponies wanderingdown the high street. In Burley there’s a perpetual feeling of having escaped, thatyou are away from it all, especially as it is tucked in the lee of wooded slopes.There’s a lovely sense of community and a range of activities to enjoy locallyincluding cycling, horse riding, coarse fishing and the Burley Golf Club with anine-hole heathland course.

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us:

The Cross, Burley, Hampshire, BH24 4ABT: 01425 404 088 E: burley@spencersnewforest.com www.spencersnewforest.com