About Burley
Burley epitomises the beauty of the New Forest and showcases the very best of English charm, countryside and history. If you’re looking to buy or sell in Burley then why not choose one of the best estate agents in Burley.
Wander idly around the idyllic New Forest village of Burley and soak up the colourful history and ancient folklore stories of witches, smuggling and dragons. Don’t be surprised when you encounter ponies and cattle roaming freely around the village, as it remains one of the few remaining places to practise Commoning. Take care to drive slowly as the animals seem to enjoy stopping traffic.
Burley is the quintessential chocolate box New Forest village, with visitors coming from far and wide, enjoying afternoon tea in the quaint tea rooms and then meandering around the gift shops and art galleries to while away an afternoon. For the more adventurous the beautiful open heathland surrounding the village provides opportunities for walking, cycling, riding or just exploring the rich diversity of wildlife.
A vibrant community Burley has much to offer with football and cricket clubs and Burley Golf Club in addition to all the Forest has to offer. Excellent transport links with easy access to the A31 for Bournemouth and Southampton, and a short drive to the mainline train station at Brockenhurst means that you may feel like you are miles from anywhere but in reality you are not. This is probably why those that choose to live here rarely move away.
If you’re looking for Estate Agents in Burley New Forest then Fells New Forest Property should be your prime choice; having been established for over 35 years they are a family run business that values honesty and expertise in equal measures.
places of interest in burley
There’s always something interesting to do in Burley. There are plenty tea rooms and cafes in the area, including the Station House in nearby Holmsley. The Burley Inn also has great pub food and local ale.
If you have a sweet touch, Burley Fudge Shop on the Mall is a real find. They sell high quality handmade fudges in a wide variety of flavours including scottish butter tablet, salted caramel, and chocolate. Afterwards, have a look round Burley Coach House Gift shop, and while you’re there make sure you try one of their delicious country wines.
If you want something more active, Burley Golf Club has one of the finest greens in Hampshire. There are also many historical sites in the area, including ‘Beaulieu Abbey’ – the ruins the ruins of a medieval Cistercian Abbey – and ‘Rufus Stone’, which marks the spot where King William II was killed by an arrow while hunting in 1100 AD.
Burley and the New Forest area in general are renowned for their picturesque scenery. There are a number of ways to experience this. Why not hire a bike from Forest Leisure Cycling. They will provide you with all of the information you need about cycle routes in the area, such as the Woodland Trails and the Old Railway.
Alternatively, you could take a trip back in time with a wagon ride. This makes a great day out for families, and is a fantastic way to experience Burley’s countryside. The normal rides range from twenty minutes to one hour, but they can cater for longer drives if required.
which estate agents in burley?
Fells New Forest Property have a market town office in Ringwood, which is ideally situated for those that are buying or selling within the Burley area; for the former they offer local knowledge, extensive experience and convenient, no pressure viewings; for the latter they provide a seamless service from valuation to house sale.
Providing efficient and effective estate agency services in Burley entails a thorough knowledge of the local area and the wide ranging scope of properties that are typical of Burley; from small cottages to equestrian properties with acres of land, Fells New Forest are well equipped to deal with the unique and ever changing property landscape of Burley. If you either want to sell a house in Burley or let a house in Burley then Fells New Forest Property should be your choice of Estate Agents in Burley.
Buying or Selling In Burley
It is not difficult to see why Burley is such an attractive location as an area in which to live; its idyllic views, traditional village life and rich tapestry of history makes for all too big a draw for those looking to buy a property.
The Burley landscape consists of wonderful heathlands that are surrounded by the type of impressive forests that gave the New Forest its name. Residents are ideally placed to explore a landscape that features some of the oldest oaks and grandest pines in England.
The history of Burley is seemingly ever evident, with horses and cattle roaming the village freely in a centuries old practice that is known as ‘commoning’. Additional historical features of the Burley land include smugglers, dragons and witches; all of which represent slightly lesser desired practices in the modern day.
With such outstanding natural beauty a person would be forgiven for thinking that Burley lacks infrastructural links; yet Burley is but a short journey from the City of Southampton and the Town of Bournemouth and their respective airports.
With so much to offer, selling a home in Burley can be an understandably sad time, however vendors should rest assured that the next property chapter in their life is not so far away as the demand for property in Burley dictates a short ‘on market’ time. To ensure that a Burley property achieves optimum market price vendors should choose a local, burley estate agent that can do this wondrous area justice.
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We understand how important your child’s education is to you. If you are new to the Burley area, we can advise you on properties within a particular school catchment area.