2 Bedroom Cottage, Lester Square, Burley, BH24

Nestled within the heart of the ever popular New Forest village of Burley, Coltsfoot Cottage is a charming character home that perfectly blends period charm with comfortable modern living. Full of warmth and personality, this delightful two double bedroom cottage offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity in one of the area's most picturesque locations.

A stable front door opens into the entrance porch before a glazed door leads through to the inviting living room. Rich in character, this cosy space features exposed wooden flooring, exposed brick walls and an impressive brick chimney breast with a wood burning stove creating an attractive focal point. A UPVC sash style window overlooks the front garden, whilst the staircase rises to the first floor with a useful understairs storage cupboard.

From the living room, a door opens into the spacious dining room, providing ample space for entertaining family and friends. A feature fireplace with timber surround enhances the room, whilst a side aspect window fills the space with natural light. From here there is access to the utility room, which offers work surfaces, space for freestanding appliances, a wall mounted cupboard and hanging rail. A sliding glazed door leads into the cloakroom, fitted with a WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and twin rear aspect windows overlooking the garden.

The dining room flows naturally into the kitchen through an open archway, with a further internal opening allowing additional light between the two rooms. The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of solid wood base and wall mounted cabinets complemented by solid wood worktops. Integrated appliances include an oven with four ring gas hob and extractor above, an integrated dishwasher and a low level fridge. A ceramic one and a half bowl sink is positioned beneath the rear aspect window overlooking the garden, whilst a movable peninsula breakfast bar provides additional preparation space. A glazed stable door opens directly onto the rear patio.

The first floor landing enjoys a UPVC sash style window to the front and provides access to the loft space along with both double bedrooms.

Bedroom one is a beautifully presented double bedroom with exposed wooden flooring, picture rails, a feature fireplace and a UPVC sash style window overlooking the front garden. A sliding timber door leads into the Jack and Jill ensuite shower room.

The shower room serves both bedrooms and is fitted with a shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC and built in storage with slatted shelving, which also houses the Worcester boiler. A rear aspect opaque UPVC sash style window overlooks the garden.

Bedroom two is another comfortable double bedroom with direct access to the Jack and Jill shower room and enjoys a pleasant rear aspect overlooking the garden.

Outside, the rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged to create a series of attractive outdoor spaces. A patio adjoining the cottage provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining before brick steps lead up to a gravel pathway running through the garden. There is a generous area of lawn bordered by mature flowers and shrubs, while an archway leads to a further secluded seating terrace with a raised paved patio, vegetable bed and timber greenhouse, creating a wonderful space for keen gardeners and those looking to enjoy peaceful afternoons outdoors.

To the front, the cottage is approached through charming rose gates. The front garden offers gravel parking for one vehicle, a gravel pathway leading to the entrance, an area of lawn and beautifully established flower and shrub borders, all complemented by an attractive mature maple tree.

Living in Lester Square, Burley

Life in Burley offers a rare opportunity to enjoy one of the New Forest's most iconic villages. Famous for its free roaming ponies, traditional tea rooms, independent shops and welcoming pubs, Burley has retained the charm and character that makes it such a sought after place to call home.

From Coltsfoot Cottage you can step outside and be walking through ancient woodland, open heathland and miles of scenic footpaths within moments. Whether you enjoy cycling, horse riding or simply exploring nature, the New Forest provides an exceptional outdoor lifestyle throughout the year.

Despite its peaceful setting, Burley remains well connected. Ringwood is only a short drive away, offering a wider selection of supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, while the A31 provides straightforward access towards Southampton, Bournemouth and the M27. Bournemouth Airport is approximately 20 minutes away and Southampton Airport can be reached in around 35 minutes. London is also accessible by road in around two hours or by rail from nearby Brockenhurst, with direct services to London Waterloo in under 90 minutes.

Families are well served by highly regarded local schools, while the nearby coastline, beaches and sailing facilities at Christchurch, Mudeford and Lymington provide even more opportunities to enjoy the exceptional lifestyle this part of Hampshire offers.