Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Spencers New Forest - Lymington Phone: 01590 287946

<p>A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional equestrian property set within approximately 3 acres of well-maintained paddock land. This impressive offering includes quality stabling, a barn, store room, and garaging, making it ideal for equestrian enthusiasts. The spacious four-bedroom family home is beautifully presented throughout, providing generous living accommodation and the benefit of solar panels for low running costs. Complemented by a charming formal garden, the property perfectly balances practical facilities with comfortable family living.</p><p><strong>SITUATION</strong></p><p>Situated in a semi-rural position some 2¼ miles west of the Georgian market town of Lymington, a world renowned sailing centre with stunning river walks, deep water marinas and yacht clubs. To the north east is the New Forest village of Brockenhurst with a mainline rail connection (London/Waterloo 90 minutes approx.) There is a further rail connection from Sway, which also has a range of local shops and is accessible to the extensive walks and riding available throughout the New Forest National Park. Approximately 4 miles west of the property is the town of New Milton that affords comprehensive leisure, shopping and educational facilities, again with a mainline rail connection. The coastline fronting Christchurch Bay, with it the pretty coastal village of Milford on Sea, is situated some 3 miles south offering safe sea swimming opportunities.</p><p><strong>THE PROPERTY</strong></p><p>To the rear, the property enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside, with direct access to your paddock land and stabling—perfectly suited for equestrian living.</p><p>Ideally positioned, the home offers an exceptional setting from which to enjoy both coastal and forest lifestyles. Set within mature grounds and extending to over 2,000 sq ft, Myrtle Cottage presents a superb opportunity to acquire a distinguished equestrian country residence. Ample parking further enhances its practicality.</p><p>The accommodation is accessed via an impressive entrance hallway, leading to three principal reception rooms. The sitting room is particularly striking, featuring a substantial brick fireplace with wood-burning stove, and flows seamlessly into a conservatory that enjoys delightful views over the garden. The contemporary kitchen/diner is fitted with sleek light grey gloss units and benefits from access to a utility room, additional storage cupboards, and a door leading to the rear garden. A ground floor WC completes the layout.</p><p>To the first floor there are four generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is bright and spacious, featuring windows on two sides and a contemporary en-suite shower room. A family bathroom serves the remaining three bedrooms.</p><p><strong>GROUNDS AND GARDENS</strong></p><p>A five bar gate opens in to the expansive gravelled parking area. The secure space is perfect for unloading ponies as it has direct access to the stable block and tack room. In addition there is a newly constructed double garage with concrete floor, power and light and a secure internal store room. The formal landscaped gardens, stretch away from the back of the house with a patio, summer house, numerous fruit trees, colourful plantings and hedge borders. The paddock land covers approx three acres and is divided in to three main areas of approx one acre each. Beyond the formal gardens is an open faced barn, currently used for hay storage. The fields have secure boundaries, well drained with a water supply and all accessed via five bar gates. </p><p>Agents Note: There is an additional 3.9 acres of land adjoining the property available under separate negotiation.</p><p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p><p>Tenure: Freehold</p><p></p><p>Council Tax: G</p><p></p><p>Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 73 Potential: 81</p><p></p><p>Utilities: Mains gas, electricity, water. Private drainage via a septic tank which the property has sole use of.,the tank is located within the boundary of the property. The property benefits from Solar PV Panels, there are 16 Sunmodule 250w solar panels that were fitted by the previous owner. In July 2025, rewired and upgraded with Solax 3.68 invertor.</p><p></p><p>Heating: Gas central heating.</p><p></p><p>Broadband: FFTP - Fibre to the property directly. Ultrafast broadband with download speeds of up to 1800 mbps available at this property (ofcom).</p><p></p><p>Tree Preservation Order (TPO): Yes</p><p></p><p>Parking: Private driveway & garage</p><p></p><p>Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Point: Yes</p><p></p><p>Agents Note: The property is situated within the New Forest National Park</p><p><strong>DIRECTIONS</strong></p><p>From our Lymington office turn right and continue to the one way system and keep right onto the Southampton Road. Continue for approximately one mile and just after the The Monkey House turn left into Sway Road. Continue along for approximately 3/4 of a mile where the gates to the property will be found on the right hand side.</p>