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A characterful forest home and small holding set within
approximately 2 acres of stunning gardens and paddock and a range
of large outbuildings extending to over 3700 sq. ft. of space to
include a large barn (37ft x 34ft), oak framed workshop, garage and
six stall stable block.
There is an annexe providing useful additional income and the
whole is presented in excellent condition. The main house dates
back to 1850 and has been sympathetically modernised by the current
owners. The open forest is within an easy walk or ride along quiet
nearby lanes.
Tiptoe is a small forest village with two churches, a school, an
associated pre-school and a pub. The forest is easily accessible
and brings you onto Boundway, one of the most attractive areas of
the forest with far reaching views and stunning walks.
Some 2 miles west is the village of Sway offering railway links
to London and the south coast, in addition to a variety of local
amenities. The market town of Lymington, famous for its
internationally renowned sailing facilities and marinas along with
its Saturday market, is approximately 5 miles south west of
Wootton.
The property is conveniently situated within a short drive of
the A35 and is within easy reach of motorways and rail links
together with both Bournemouth and Southampton International
Airports, this making it an ideal location for those with a
requirement to commute.
A welcoming reception hallway with exposed beams and ceramic
tiled flooring has a turning staircase to the first floor. The
farmhouse style kitchen is a generous living space with ample room
for dining to one end where french doors lead to the rear
garden.
The fitted kitchen of ample wooden cupboards has stone quartz
work surfaces, a quarry tiled floor and the Aga cooker provides a
lovely focal point. There is an adjacent utility boot room with
space for the American style fridge freezer, washing machine, dryer
and access to the grounds. There is also a cloakroom situated
here.
The delightful sitting room is full of character with the
original stone fireplace having a log burning stove and a door to
the study. The family snug has a glazed door to the garden and
another attractive fireplace alcove.
The first floor accommodation comprises four bedrooms, three
with fitted wardrobes and with the principal bedroom having an en
suite shower room.
The three further bedrooms are served by the generous family
bathroom which has a separate shower and a free standing bathtub.
The hot water tank and airing cupboard are located in the
bathroom.
The grounds extend to some 2 acres and are ideally suited to
those looking for a smallholding with extensive outbuildings for a
variety of uses. The owners are keen collectors of classic vehicles
and have developed excellent facilities to maintain the vehicles
and safe storage.
Double entrance gates lead to ample parking in a gravel
courtyard which has an oak framed garage building with open bays
and a large store room above. The impressive barn can house many
vehicles such as horse boxes, cars, campers etc and has a WC and
internal storage area.
There is an open plan one bedroom studio with delightful covered
terrace overlooking the paddock tucked away behind the barn. This
has potential for an income stream. The paddock has excellent
stock, post and rail fencing and the access track is in very good
condition.
There is a wooden building with 6 separate bays with secure
doors for agricultural storage and ideal for conversion to
stables.
The gardens directly surrounding the main residence are
beautiful with a weeping willow tree, a variety of cottage planting
all around a large lawn and accessed from the rear of the
house.
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