Lymington: pretty little town of steep old streets and Georgian shops, restaurants, pubs and houses beside the River Lymington’s estuary brimming with yachts and other pleasure boats. Ferries from its harbour to the Isle of Wight. Immediately inland begins the New Forest. The major resorts of Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole (good sandy beaches, boating, numerous entertainments) 10 20 miles; the beautiful, wooded Beaulieu River estuary with its abbey ruins, Palace House, National Motor Museum and restored 18^th cent. shipbuilding village (ships for Nelson), about 6 miles; exceptional Exbury Gardens not much further. Sea/estuary/salt marsh bird watching at Keyhaven and Needs Ore Point, both within 6 miles.

a detached 1950s bungalow in a really lovely, mature and secluded, one acre garden with direct access to the Solent Way (coastal path) and glimpses of the River Lymington, just above V1 in Lymington. It’s a comfortable and homely place reflecting an oriental influence. An unfenced outdoor heated swimming pool (30’ x 16’ and 3’6 to 5’10 deep, available 31 May to 5 September) and a wide patio (ideal for al fresco meals) run the length of the bungalow. Inside, a dining room and large living room (CD player)/modern fitted kitchen (dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, 5-burner gas hob with double electric oven and grill, Belfast sink, breakfast bar/stools) leads to a large utility room (washing machine, second fridge-freezer, second gas hob, sink) with doors to the patio/back garden and to a double car port. The rest of the property was updated to a high standard in the 70s (good quality) and includes four bedrooms three doubles (one overlooking the garden, pool and paddock, with 6’ wide bed, two overlooking the garden and with river glimpses, one of those with 5’ bed), and a small twin; bathroom (bath, washbasin, bidet), separate loo and a shower-room (suite). Phone and Broadband connection. Suitable for partially disabled. No smoking.