The Property

***NO ONWARD CHAIN*** Lilac Cottage is an enchanting Grade II listed thatched cottage nestled in the historic hamlet of Upper Burgate, close to the gateway of the New Forest. Dating from the 16th century, with later additions in the 18th and 20th centuries, the charming timber‑frame property is set beneath a traditional half‑hipped thatch roof and sits elevated upon a high brick plinth with exposed baseplate and uprights.

The cottage offers approximately 1,700 sq ft of internal space, providing four bedrooms and two bathrooms in a flexible layout suitable for family living or as a countryside retreat. The windows feature casements with lattice glazing and shutters, including a charming eyebrow dormer at the centre bay, while a low single-storey extension to the left adds to its distinctive silhouette.

Inside, you’ll find rich period details: exposed beams, inglenook fireplace, and historic charm seamlessly combined with oil‑fired central heating and solid brick construction. The layout includes a spacious reception room and a traditional country-style kitchen, complemented by rustic elements throughout and ready for modernisation if desired .

Outside, Lilac Cottage sits within two-thirds of an acre, featuring a 95 ft rear garden, block‑paved patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining, and ample driveway parking space with a detached double garage and garden pod—ideal as a studio or office space. Located just over a mile from the historic town of Fordingbridge and with scenic access to Salisbury ( approximately 10 miles away), Lilac Cottage perfectly combines heritage character with rural tranquillity, and boasts ample potential for further enhancement.

Location

Fryern Court Road lies to the north of the Avonside town of Fordingbridge, a semi-rural position close to open farmland yet conveniently only a few minutes drive from the town itself. Fordingbridge (approximately 1 mile) offers a good range of local services that include an array of shops, a cinema, a selection of pubs and restaurants, a library, a building society and a GP's surgery. Sporting and recreational needs are well served by Fordingbridge Recreation Ground and Sports Club located on the banks of the River Avon, which is home to rugby and football teams. There is reputable primary schooling at Fordingbridge Infant & Junior School and Burgate Secondary School.

Communications in the area are good with convenient road access via the nearby A338 to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton, all of which can provide a more comprehensive range of amenities. The regular X3 bus service serving Salisbury and Bournemouth stops at the foot of Fryern Court Road whilst mainline rail services to London (Waterloo) are available from Southampton Parkway and Salisbury. There are airports at Southampton and Bournemouth. For the outdoor enthusiast the New Forest is close at hand, its thousands of acres of heath and woodland providing glorious walking and riding country, whilst water sports opportunities abound on the South Coast.

Living Room 23' 7" x 17' 3" (7.19m x 5.25m)

Kitchen 13' 1" x 12' 3" (4.00m x 3.73m)

Ulility Room 8' 5" x 7' 5" (2.57m x 2.25m)

Bedroom 1 17' 1" x 16' 2" (5.20m x 4.92m)

Bedroom 2 17' 1" x 10' 4" (5.20m x 3.15m)

Bedroom 3 17' 2" x 10' 7" (5.22m x 3.22m)

Bedroom 4 12' 2" x 10' 7" (3.72m x 3.23m)