Forest Glen, Balmer Lawn Road, Brockenhurst, SO42, SO42 7TS
Welcome to Forest Glen, Balmer Lawn Road, Brockenhurst, SO42!
House
To Buy
Receptions
3
Location
Brockenhurst
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Welcome To Balmer Lawn Road! This beautiful detached cottage occupies a prime position in the heart of The New Forest and is offered with no forward chain. Boasting exceptional views over paddock land to the rear, this property blends charming accommodation with an idyllic location. The home features four bedrooms, three reception rooms, and a striking garden room with countryside vistas.
Forest Glen is an outstanding property, framed by picket fencing at the front. A private cattle grid preserves the natural boundary, ensuring livestock remain outside while adding to the home’s unique charm. The shingle driveway offers ample parking, and stepping inside reveals a home steeped in history.
The entrance porch, with its curved ceiling, serves as a practical storage area for coats and shoes, leading into an inviting reception room. This flexible space could function as a second lounge or an impressive entrance hall, with a sash window bringing in natural light. Features include a fireplace with an original terracotta hearth and brick firebox, as well as under-stairs storage. Stripped wood flooring and column radiators are highlights throughout the house.
At the front, a cosy lounge with dual-aspect windows and a feature fireplace with a wood burner creates a warm and intimate setting, ideal for winter evenings. Adjacent is a versatile study, which could also serve as a guest bedroom or playroom, catering to modern home-working needs. This room benefits from dual-aspect windows and houses a recently fitted combination boiler and concealed consumer unit. Off the internal lobby is a well-positioned downstairs WC with a basin and radiator, alongside a utility room equipped for laundry with a wall of storage and access to the kitchen.
The open-plan nature of the home maximises its stunning garden and paddock views. The bespoke wooden kitchen, finished with granite worktops, includes freestanding appliances such as a dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer, and a gas hob with an oven. Velux windows above flood the space with light. The dining area accommodates an 8-10 seater table, with double doors opening to the rear garden. Beyond this, the timber-framed garden room features a pitched glazed roof with electric Velux windows, dual-aspect double-glazed windows, and two sets of French doors, offering uninterrupted views of the south-facing garden.
Upstairs the master suite includes three built-in wardrobes and sash windows overlooking the paddock. The en suite features a double rain-effect shower. Bedrooms two, three, and four are all doubles, perfect for family or guests, and are served by a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and separate shower.
Externally there is a detached garage, with a pitched tiled roof and barn-style doors, is constructed from hardwood and includes power, lighting, and roof storage. The front garden is shingled, while the rear garden offers rail fencing, ensuring uninterrupted views. The outdoor space features a patio for dining, a BBQ area, a lawn, and mature trees, including a conker tree providing summer shade. The garden faces a Southerly direction.
This property also includes The Right of Common of Pasture, allowing the owner to depasture ponies, cattle, and donkeys on forest land for a nominal fee.
Located just a short walk from The Pig Hotel and Restaurant, the home enjoys proximity to the unspoilt landscapes of The New Forest National Park, offering extensive walking and riding trails across 92,000 acres. Brockenhurst provides convenient amenities, including a mainline station with direct services to London Waterloo, shops, restaurants, schools, and the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club. Lymington, just 5 miles south, offers yachting facilities and a weekly market, while Lyndhurst and the M27 motorway are easily accessible to the north.
Useful Additional Information
Tenure: FREEHOLD
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Local Council: New Forest District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Vendor Position: No Forward Chain
Commoners Rights To Pasture
Disclaimer Property Details: Whilst believed to be accurate all details are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances, and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The measurements given are approximate. The lease details & charges have been provided by the owner and you should have these verified by a solicitor.
KEY FEATURES
- Four Bedroom Detached Cottage
- Detached Garage & Ample Driveway
- Private Cattle Grid
- Commoners Rights To Pasture
- Four Well- Proportioned Bedrooms
- Walking distance to the renowned Pig hotel and restaurant
- Paddock Views To The Rear & South Facing Garden
- Near to Brockenhurst mainline station
- Three Reception Rooms & Garden Room
- No Forward Chain