The home that isn’t too big, or too small – but just right… Who wants to sleep in the Fairytale cottage which inspired Goldilocks and the Three Bears as it goes up for sale for £1million?
- Grade II listed property in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset, once belonged to author Robert Southey
- The four-bedroom cottage offers a thatched roof, an under-the-eaves bedroom and a secluded garden
- Despite being built more than three centuries ago it has recently undergone a 21st-century revamp
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A fairy-tale cottage which was the inspiration behind the children’s classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears has gone up for sale with a price tag of just under £1million.
The stunning Grade II listed property in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset, once belonged to the author poet laureate Robert Southey who wrote the popular novel while living there.
The four-bedroom home known as Burton Cottage offers a thatched roof, under-the-eaves bedroom and secluded garden.
It has recently been put on the market for £995,000 with Fine & Country New Forest.
The stunning Grade II listed property in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset, once belonged to the author poet laureate Robert Southey who wrote the novel while living there
The ground floor boasts a spacious kitchen (pictured) which comes fitted with Bosch integrated appliances, granite worktops and a Belfast style sink
There is also a dining area (pictured) which can comfortably seat ten people as well as a reception room, utility room and a snug
The cottage was built more than three centuries ago but has recently undergone a 21st-century revamp.
It now retains many of its character features but is fully capable of keeping up with the demands of a modern lifestyle.
The ground floor boasts a spacious kitchen which comes fitted with Bosch integrated appliances, granite worktops and a Belfast style sink.
One of the current owner’s favourite spots is the large triple-aspect living room (pictured) which features a log burner and statement mantelpiece
The four-bedroom house was built more than three centuries ago but has recently undergone a 21st-century revamp. Pictured: The snug
The beautiful cottage, which was the inspiration behind the popular children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, has been put on the market for £995,000 with Fine & Country New Forest. Pictured: Floorplan
There is also a dining area which can comfortably seat ten people as well as a reception room, utility room and a snug.
One of the current owner’s favourite spots is the large triple-aspect living room which features a log burner and statement mantelpiece.
The upstairs offers luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and a range of contemporary furnishings.
There is an en-suite off the master bedroom that has been modernised with underfloor heating, a dual walk-in shower, his-and-hers vanity basins and heated mirrors.
he upstairs offers luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and a range of contemporary furnishings. Pictured: Spacious twin room
There is an en-suite off the master bedroom (pictured) that has been modernised with underfloor heating, a dual walk-in shower, his-and-hers vanity basins and heated mirrors
The cottage retains many of its character features but is fully capable of keeping up with the demands of a modern lifestyle. Pictured: Bathroom
The cottage is also set in just over half an acre of land which makes it the ideal home for families.
The garden has a large lawn with raised decking towards the back of the property which provides a perfect place to dine in the summer.
The mature tall trees and well-kept hedges give an element of privacy as various features of interest including a well-stocked pond maintain the cottage feel.
The garden has a large lawn with raised decking towards the back of the property (pictured) which provides a perfect place to dine in the summer
The mature tall trees and well-kept hedges give an element of privacy as various features of interest such as a well-stocked pond maintain the cottage feel
Elsewhere in the grounds there is also a large gravel driveway and a detached over-sized garage which is equipped with power and light.
Robert Southey lived at the property which is on the edge of New Forest National Park with wife Edith from 1799 to 1805.
For more information contact Fine & Country New Forest on 01425 545022.
