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About The New Forest National Park
(For a list of all the prime country estate properties sold in
the New Forest recently, scroll down to the bottom of this page)
Sway, Boldre, Thorney Hill, Beaulieu, Norleywood, Lymington,
Burley, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst area of The New Forest National
Park in Hampshire.
To live in the New Forest is a pure delight, the envy of all that
see it.
The whole area is heavily restricted regarding further
development, which is a bonus for those who make it their home.
The New Forest was traditionally the haunt of the extremely horsey,
or those who wanted a second home, rather than a primary residence,
but since it won National Park status, the Forest is becoming
more popular with those who do not have to be in London for every
single working day of the week, and who admire the wildlife and
landscape such a place provides, even if the tourists in summertime
can be somewhat taxing.
There is the benefit of many idyllic villages with beautiful countryside
where you can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the truly wonderful
forest surroundings. In particular Lyndhurst, Burley, Brockenhurst,
Lymington and Beaulieu are picturesque New Forest.
Forest ponies and livestock ramble free and with most gardens
backing directly onto the Forest, this presents a conversation
over the fence with a difference! Pony trekking, horse riding
and forest rambling are all available to be freely enjoyed here.
The picturesque village of Beaulieu,
close to Lymington and Lyndhurst at the head of the Beaulieu River,
might best be described as "the Historic Heart of the New
forest", its origins date back to the 13th century and the
days of King John. No other place in the forest can match Beaulieu
for historic interest.
The village grew up around Beaulieu Abbey, founded
in 1204 by Cistercian Monks on land given to them by King John,
who had a royal hunting lodge at Beaulieu - Bellus Locus Regis,
the beautiful place of the King - and the monks who came over
from CITEAUX in France re-christened it in their own tongue `Beaulieu'
but it came to be pronounced "Bu-Lee" as it is still
today.
The abbey thrived until 1538 when, during the
Dissolution of the Monasteries, Henry VIII ordered the destruction
of the religious buildings beyond the possibility of restoration.
Some buildings which could be put to secular use were allowed
to remain.
Beaulieu passed into the ownership of the present
Lord Montagu's ancestor Sir Thomas Wriothesley and has been the
ancestral home of the Montagu Family ever since, and remains thus
to this day.
The 8,000 acre estate has been in the ownership
of the Montagu Family for nearly 500 years. The present Lord Montagu
of Beaulieu is a well known motoring personality who founded Britain's
National motor Museum, internationally recognised as one of the
finest in the world.
The museum holds over 300 exhibits and include
world class examples of automotive interest, from early examples
of motoring from the 1890's to legendary motor vehicles from all
over the world, including record breakers such as " Bluebird"
and "Golden Arrow"
In the village of Beaulieu the visitor can find
many attractions and places to visit, the gently sloping High
street has an interesting variety of village stores, ranging from
specialist gift and chocolate shops to art and craft.
Beaulieu River provides an ideal location for a leisurely stroll
or a place to relax beside for a picnic.
This large and attractive village lying just a few miles south
of Lyndhurst, is one of the outstanding locations of the forest,
making an ideal spot to stop and enjoy a walk or picnic, and watch
the ponies and other animals graze around you.
Brockenhurst, meaning "badgers home"
in Celtic, is one of the largest villages in the New Forest. It
still retains an air of old world charm. it is here the ponies,
donkeys and cows roam freely, and drink from the watersplash at
the bottom of the main street on their way to graze the open heathland
and ancient woods which surround the village.
Easily accessible by road and inter-city rail
service, Brockenhurst is within a few miles of the sea and the
heart of the forest is only a few minutes walk away.
The village is well known for a diversity of
shops, tea rooms, pubs and high quality restaurants. There are
also forest tours with wagon and horses, forest walks, of varying
lengths, some waymarked with explanatory notes to help visitors.
Every year there is a village fête on the Bank Holiday Monday
in August.
Many parts of the forest, hidden to the motorist are easily accessible
by bicycle on designated gravel tracks, horse riding is another
activity well catered for by the town, local riding establishments
cater for all ages and abilities.
In Late July The New Forest show takes
place in New Park just a few minutes drive from the centre of
the village.
Buckler's Hard
was built in the 18th century as a ship building village community.
The village played host to the naval dockyard in the late 18th
century and many famous warships from the era were built in the
village using timber from the Forest.
The most famous boats built here were Lord Nelson's
Agamemnon and HMS illustrious. The original shipbuilder's cottages
still remain and now act as a maritime museum. This is well worth
visiting as the museum offers an insight into the life and times
of the naval dockyard and the village community, and features
many interesting naval artifacts.
Burley: Set deep in the Forest to
the west of Brockenhurst, this village is extremely popular with
a wealth of tea rooms, gift shops, art galleries and a Pick Your
Own Farm. Burley features everything you would expect from a traditional,
old, New Forest village.
When in Burley do not be surprised to see ponies and cattle roaming
freely around the village, picturesque thatched cottages tucked
away in unexpected places help conjure up how life was in the past.
Burley has remained untouched by time, steeped in old customs and
history, enabling visitors to unwind and enjoy its tranquil simplicity.
Outside the village miles of open heathland
provide good walking, cycling and riding. Burley was a famous
centre for smuggling and is renowned for its association with
witches, both ancient and modern.
For some Lyndhurst is just a thoroughfare for the journey
to Southampton, but if those people driving through stopped in
the village they would discover just how much it has to offer.
Lyndhurst has been the "Capital" of
the Forest area since William the Conqueror established the area
as a royal hunting ground in 1079, and has been visited by Kings
and Queens throughout the centuries who came to stay at the Royal
Manor.
A must for any visitor to Lyndhurst is the New
Forest Museum, an unique guide into the Forest's history and heritage.
The museum details the development of the Forest since its creation
by William the Conqueror, and provides a first-hand exhibition
of life and work in the Forest and demonstrates the best the Forest
has to offer.
Lyndhurst which offers the visitor a wide range
of shops, both high street names and those exclusive to the village,
popular with those seeking that special souvenir of their visit
to the Forest. And naturally there is a wide range of tea rooms
pubs cafes and restaurants to discover.
Lymington is a bustling, colourful town with lots to see
and do. Its Georgian High Street is the venue for a well-known
street-market every Saturday morning. This is the busiest time
for the town, and the popular market boasts a range of stalls
selling everything from local fine foods to craftwork and antiques.
Visitors can enjoy the hustle and bustle of this unique shopping
experience, where you can browse at your leisure. The high street
also offers an extensive range of shops, some very familiar, others
as unique and individual as the town itself. When weariness sets
in, there are many parks, cafés and restaurants and, of
course, pubs in which to relax and unwind.
The town's many features include a unique
series of cobbled streets leading down to the pretty main quay
area, popular with visitors who wish to sit, relax and watch the
world sail by. Boat trips around the Solent can be taken from
the quayside and private sailing, motor-boating and fishing trips
may be arranged at short notice. For those wishing to adventure
further afield, Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight is reached by ferry
in only 35 minutes, and caters for both foot passengers and cars.
Other facilities in the town include a well-equipped
leisure centre with heated pool, and the historic outdoor Roman
seawater baths, very popular on a hot summer's day and only a
short walk from the main quay area.
Fordingbridge is a small country
town on the banks of the River Avon. It was recorded in the Domesday
book and the name has evolved through the years from `Forde' and
`Bridge'.
The first Great Bridge, built in medieval times, is up stream
from the ford and is a major feature of the town with its seven
graceful arches.
Once an industrial town and commercial centre,
Fordingbridge boasted many trades such as brickmaking, pottery
and textiles. It was also noted for its smuggling and the infamous
Captain Diamond, the `Smuggler King' spent much of his time here
in a local hostelry. The town has developed into a wonderful place
for visitors with its beautiful scenery, nature havens, cycleways
and welcoming people.
Nestling in the Southern edge of the New Forest, four miles from
the coast at Lymington, Sway is a shining example of a
quiet but thriving village community, renowned for its friendliness
and offering a good range of shops, services, pubs, restaurants
and accommodation.
In Victorian times Captain Marryatt used the
surrounding countryside as the backdrop to his "Children
of the New Forest", the somewhat eccentric Judge Peterson
built the 220 foot Sway tower as a celebration of concrete and
St. Luke's Church was established at the heart of what was then
principally a rural community.
The arrival of the railway in the late 1880s
opened up new opportunities and the following decades saw the
village expand impressively. Today regular train services link
the village with Dorset and London and all points North.
Accessibility & Surrounding Areas.
Both Dorset and Hampshire have excellent road links to London
through the much improved M3, M27 and A31 dual carriageway.
The New Forest is well served by regular daily fast trains from
Waterloo with journey times of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are also good airports at both Southampton and Bournemouth
servicing most Western European countries and the Canary Islands.
Sailing to France and Spain is comprehensively served by the main
Ferry companies, Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries and Condor
Ferries from ports at Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth. In addition
there are regular ferry services to the Isle of Wight and the
Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
The larger towns such as Southampton and
Winchester offer more urban developments. Southampton has the
benefit of the port and quayside for which you can spend many
hours watching life pass by. Winchester is a truly beautiful city,
a pleasure to live in and around.
Schools
Hordle Walhampton School, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5ZG
01590 627013
Brockenhurst College
(01590) 625555
Leisure
Golf courses: Brockenhurst, Burley
Hunts: the Hampshire (HH), Mr Goschen's, the
Hursley Hambledon, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest.
Staghounds: the New Forest.
Yachting clubs: the Royal Southampton, Ocean,
Royal Solent, Royal Southern and Royal Lymington Yacht Clubs;
(Isle of Wight) Island Sailing Club, Cowes Corinthian, Royal Corinthian,
Royal London and Royal Victoria Yacht Clubs and the Royal Yacht
Squadron.
THE BEST NEW FOREST COUNTRY HOUSES FOR SALE IN 2004/05
(A breakdown of what was for sale & purchase prices)
The Tukal, Beaulieu, New Forest (Architect designed, 19,000 sq
ft, 12 acres with direct water frontage): £5m
St Leonards Grange, Bucklers Hard (Grade II* listed, with Grade
1 Abbey ruins): £2.75m
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