C967 - Whimsical Chocolate Box Cottage

Description:

Set deep in the New Forest woods, this secluded riverside cottage combines traditional timber craftsmanship with complete privacy, surrounded by ancient trees and open views across the water meadows. Built using traditional mortise-and-tenon oak framing without visible metal fixtures, the house features flagstone floors with underfloor heating, exposed oak beams, and a double-height lounge anchored by a log burner. French doors open onto a sun terrace overlooking a wrap-around three-quarter-acre garden.

The ground floor includes a hand-built timber kitchen, a double bedroom, and utility facilities, while the upper level houses a master en-suite bedroom alongside a bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath. Directly across the terrace, a separate oak-framed lodge provides an additional en-suite bedroom with direct river views. Outside, the grounds feature mature gardens, three spring-fed ponds, a wooden jetty, a rowing boat, and 2,500 meters of private riverbank, creating a quiet, natural setting for rural lifestyle shoots, brand campaigns, and atmospheric productions.

Features:

• Terrace/Patio (1)
• French doors (1)
• Library (1)
• Beams (4)
• Exposed brick (1)
• Fireplace (1)
• Dining room (1)
• Kitchen (1)
• Bedroom (3)
• Bar (1)
• Bath - rolltop (1)
• Floor - wooden (1)
• Garden (1)
• Front Exterior (1)
• Driveway (1)