Lyndhurst, SO43 7DX

A charming and beautifully presented four bedroom period cottage, believed to date back to 1885, occupying a delightful tucked-away position on Silver Street in the highly sought-after village of Emery Down, on the outskirts of Lyndhurst. This former post office has been thoughtfully refurbished and extended in recent years, retaining a wealth of character while offering versatile, light-filled accommodation arranged over three floors. The ground floor features an impressive openplan kitchen/sitting/dining room, a wonderfully sociable space with a range of fitted units, integrated appliances, a central island, and French doors opening to the rear garden and decked terrace. Adjacent is a useful utility room and the attached single garage with up-and-over door. Rising to the first floor, the principal reception space is a generous lounge with large windows framing lovely views over the garden and towards the surrounding forest. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms on this level served by a contemporary family bathroom with shower over bath and bedroom two benefitting from an en-suite shower room. The second floor provides a peaceful principal bedroom suite, complete with built-in wardrobes, an en-suite shower room. Outside, the property enjoys a private, enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to a paved terrace perfect for entertaining, and steps leading down from a further decked area with the remainder laid to lawn with mature borders stocked with shrubs and perennials and far-reaching views across the New Forest landscape. Emery Down is a peaceful New Forest hamlet with its own popular pub (The New Forest Inn) and easy access to miles of waymarked forest trails and open heathland right from the doorstep – perfect for walking, cycling, and enjoying the famous free-roaming ponies and donkeys. Lyndhurst village centre, just a short drive away, offers a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and everyday amenities, along with excellent road links to the M27 and mainline rail services from Ashurst or Brockenhurst.