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Operating in the Million Pound plus market place Elite Property Search are independent buying agents specialising in property acquisition of the finest prime New Forest Properties giving our clients the competitive advantage. ELITE – FINDING THE FINEST PROPERTIES FIRST As we are an established independent property search agency we are given access to estate agents portfolios of privately available property and we hear directly from private home owners within the whole of the New Forest. This privileged information results in over 60% of our property purchases coming from confidential or off market sources. So whether you are looking for a House gentlemen's residence home or waterside property Elite Property Search can definitely help. ELITE – PROVIDING YOU WITH THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE We are proactive in our approach accessing all properties that meet your search criteria. Whether it be a luxury home refurbishment or development opportunity you are looking to acquire we tailor your search and confidentially manage the whole acquisition process to create your perfect fit. If you would like to confidentially discuss your New Forest property search and how we can help further please contact one of the Elite Property Search Directors. +44 (0) 1202 766566 The New Forest Property Case StudiesThe New ForestProperty case study last modified: 04/06/2007The New Forest ...in brief A synopsis: The "New Forest" is an English medieval deer hunting area created in 1079 by William the Conqueror. It is still largely in the possession of the Crown. It has recently become a National Park.  It is a nationally important environment of woodland pasture heaths bogs and the remains of 17th 18th & 19th century coppices and timber plantations. It is grazed by the ponies cattle and pigs of the local "Commoners" - one of the "Rights" extracted from the Crown by the locals centuries ago and guarded vigorously to this day. The vestiges of the ancient Forest Law courts that controlled the local population and their animals (to ensure they did not interfere with the deer and its food) still have a role in the administration of the Forest. Who founded it? The New Forest in Hampshire England was originally commandeered in 1079 as a deer hunting area by the king William the Conqueror. As Duke William of Normandy (known as "William the Bastard") he had successfully invaded England in 1066.  The New Forest is a beautiful area but it is not "natural" in the sense of untouched by man.The Forest has been moulded by the fads of monarchs since William and the changing priorities of the Crown over the last 900 years: deer; timber for naval shipbuilding; commercial timber production; recreation.  Commoners are those that own land in and around the forest that has rights attached to it. About 350 families exercise these privileges today and in total the forest has some 1 800 head of cattle over 3 000 ponies and a smaller number of donkeys pigs and sheep. Only a small number of commoners actually still make a living from keeping stock. Most are part-time farmers with income from other businesses. Some simply keep one or two animals on the forest purely to maintain the old tradition. Lymington Lymington situated on the coastal area of the New Forest is accessible via the A337 from the directions of Lyndhurst or New Milton or via the B3054 from Beaulieu.  Mentioned in the "Doomsday Book" as Lentune in 1086 Lymington's main industry up to the 19th century was salt workings which stretched from Lymington bridge to Hurst. The town was sacked and burned by the French in the 14th and 16th centuries. At Buckland Rings just North of the town centre is the remains of a hill fort dating back to between 500 and 100 B.C.Lymington was well known for smuggling in years gone by due to the winding river and many subterranean passages from the quay. It is now a haven for yachting enthusiasts who enjoy the advantages of the double tides with it's marina edged with shops full of sea faring clothes and plenty of places to eat and drink. Cobbled streets and 17th century houses make Lymington a must for visitors. The large church at the top of the High Street St Thomas's which dates back to the 12th century once had a curate Henry Lyte who wrote many famous hymns including "Abide with me". The High Street is full of interesting shops and on every Saturday becomes a hive of activity when it is lined with market stalls selling everything from vegetables to fabric and tools to antiques but get there early as parking can be a nightmare. A walk along the river leads to the open air sea water swimming pool children's sandpit play area and a boating pool. Passenger and car ferries to the Isle of Wight go from Lymington and take approximately 30 minutes or visitors can cruise the Solent from the town quay. Whilst in the area try a visit to Spinners Gardens or a brisk walk to Hurst Castle. Brockenhurst Brockenhurst New Forest Hampshire lies within the Heritage Area of the New Forest - William the Conqueror's forest is a unique landscape of international renown. The European Union is funding work to restore and preserve this. Europe's largest surviving area of ancient pasture woodland. Consideration is being given to creating a National Park. The New Forest is all around you and wild ponies deer and cows roam at will. The Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is worth a visit especially when the rhododendrons are in bloom in the spring. The North and South Weirs streams join and as one flow through Brockenhurst. In Brookley Road in the warmer months of the year the stream flows across the road commonly referred to as The Splash in Brookley Road. This is fine in summer and autumn but when the weather is colder with possibility of the road icing over the pipes under the road are opened to take the flow. There is a second ford in the Waters Green area of the village and this flows continuously throughout the year. From beyond this the Weirs stream meets the river formed by the Blackwater and Ober Water to become the Lymington River. Although set in a delightful forest environment Brockenhurst has road and rail communications with the rest of the country that rival what is found in many large towns. The M3 motorway access to the M27 from junction 13 and via junction 1 on the M27 there is access to the A337 Cadnam Lyndhurst Brockenhurst Lymington Road. Brockenhurst Twinning Association Twinned with Pont St. Martin Loire Atlantique France to promote mutual understanding and friendship between our two communities by exchanges involving all our residents active groups and organisations and to encourage particularly our young people to visit each other so that they may experience more easily the different cultures traditions and aspirations of our two communities. Lymington 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. Lyndhurst The "Capital of the New Forest" means "the lime wood". Among its treasures are the Queen's House and the Verderer's Court; the parish church with its fresco by Lord Leighton and fine stained glass windows; the little church at Emery Down; the charming almshouses and the Girl Guide headquarters at Foxlease. The "old Park" of Lyndhurst is where the Parkhill Hotel now stands the new park being on the A337 Brockenhurst road. Other treasures must surely be the varied "forest" from the heathland of Parkhill to the bog of Matley and the open forest with its ancient oak and beech to the enclosures of softwoods. Buckler's Hard A picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically it is famed as the place where some of the ships of Nelson's fleet were built but whether your interest is as a visitor - as an individual family group or educational party - or as a sailor wishing to moor in the River the things to see and enjoy are as varied as the history of the area itself. Buckler's Hard is a little over two miles from its sister attraction of Beaulieu where visitors can tour the National Motor Museum as well as Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey. 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. Beaulieu 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. Bramshaw Bramshaw was partly in Wiltshire until the "County of Southampton Act 1894" put it all into Hampshire. The ancient church had its nave in Wiltshire and its chancel in Hampshire. The name means "Bramble Wood" and we still have the place names of Bramble Hill and Blackthorne Copse. The hamlets of Brook and Fritham are in this Parish. An excellent view can be obtained from Pipers Wait the high point in the New Forest being 128 metres above mean sea level. Stone Age implements have been found in this Parish and there are remains of Iron Age barrows. Minstead Minstead is noted for its church with its three-decker pulpit and for the "Rufus Stone" - the traditional site of the death of William II in 1100. Paleolithic implements have been found here and there are Bronze Age barrows. There is an Iron Age hill top fort at Malwood covering 1.8 hectares. It was near here that a beacon site was situated receiving signals from Marchwood covering 1.8 hectares. It was near here that a beacon site was situated receiving signals from Marchwood and direct from Freshwater in the Isle of Wight. Another interesting feature is the old Inn sign at the "Trusty Servant". Schools in Lymington Area. Hordle Walhampton School Lymington Hampshire SO41 5ZG 01590 627013 Brockenhurst College (01590) 625555 |
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