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A most charming Edwardian cottage set in approximately 7 acres
with direct forest access. This recently renovated home would be
ideal for someone who needs land for keeping animals, ideally
horses as the riding here is superb. The current owners keep
animals and also grow their own vegetables which includes an
irrigated poly tunnel. This character home features a modern ground
source heat pump central heating system and a stunning open plan
kitchenliving and dining room. There are open fires with wood
burning stoves and a luxurious bathroom with a sumptuous four piece
suite which includes an oversized shower with rainwater shower
head.
The Property:
- A spacious entrance hall, cloakroom travertine floors with
under floor heating
- Fully tiled doggie shower
- Sitting room with carpeted floors and fireplace with a wood
burning stove (currently not used)
- Impressive and very generous open plan kitchen dining room
featuring full length part folding and sliding glass doors with
stunning views over the adjacent garden and paddock
- The kitchen has been well fitted with an excellent range of
base, wall and drawer units complemented with oak work tops and a
Belfast sink
- Appliances include an integrated fridge, dishwasher and a
large range style cooker
- The floors of the kitchen are attractively tiled with under
floor heating, open fire with wood burning stove and plenty of
space for a good sized dining room table and chairs. French door to
side garden
- Stairs to three first floor bedrooms which all have a double
aspect
- The principle bedroom benefits from a walk in dressing
room
- Beautiful family bathroom with a modern and period style suite
with attractive tiled floors having under floor heating
Gardens & Grounds:
The property is approached through a five bar gate leading into
a generous parking area and a single garage. The grounds are mainly
laid out in a parkland style interspersed with trees. The
boundaries have stock fencing and a gate leads directly out into
the open New Forest National Park. There are numerous outbuildings
in which some are in need of repair or replace. There is an open
barn which is being used as an outdoor gym. Large wood storage
barn. On the east side of the property is a well kept vegetable
garden which is brick built forming raised vegetable beds. A large
poly tunnel in the main paddock with an irrigation system. There is
additional woodland adjacent to Forest Road which forms part of the
plot. The property also benefits from commoners rights.
Situation:
The property is situated in the picturesque New Forest village
of Hale, located within the idyllic and unspoilt North Westerly
corner of the New Forest National Park. Hale is a delightful
thriving village green, yet is just a short drive away from the
small town of Fordingbridge, comprising a comprehensive range of
shopping facilities and amenities as well as good schooling. The
surrounding New Forest offers thousands of acres of heath and
woodland ideal for a variety of outdoor pursuits, particularly bike
and horse riding. The easily accessible A338 gives access to the
cathedral city of Salisbury, with mainline railway to London
(approximately 7 miles north), and the bustling coastal towns of
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (approximately 17 miles south).
Southampton is approximately 19 miles east (via the M27), and
London approximately a two hour drive (via the M27M3M25).
Direction:
Exit Ringwood along the A338 Ringwood to Fordingbridge road and
continue past Fordingbridge and onto the village of Downton. Turn
right taking you through Downton and exit this village now taking
onto Woodfalls. Stay on this road passing through Wood falls and
this road becomes Forest Road. Continue along Forest road until you
reach Tethering Drove and you will come to the property immediately
before on your left.
Services:
Energy Efficiency Rating: C Current: 71 Potential: 101
Water: Mains
Heating: Ground Source Heat Pump
Drainage: Private (Septic Tank)
Council Tax Band: E
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