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A beautiful thatched cottage and large detached barn, situated in 1.3 acres of grounds with views over adjacent water meadows and countryside. Situated in the idyllic village of Damerham, near to the New Forest National Park, this recently extended delightful period home offers spacious living accommodation and features a stunning open plan kitchen breakfast living room with under floor heating, three bedrooms and, two bathrooms and boasts many character features, including exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace. The thatched barn is ideal for storing classic cars due to its size and excellent condition.

The Property:

An oak front door with a thatched entrance porch leads into the double aspect sitting room, which features a large brick inglenook fireplace with bread oven and inset wood burning stove. The separate dining room has a pleasant aspect overlooking the gardens. Both reception rooms feature engineered oak flooring and attractive ex-posed beams. The recently extended kitchen breakfast living room room has a range of quality bespoke units which are complimented with quartz work surfaces over, which also includes a central island with butlers sink and an additional sink. Good quality built in appliances include integrated fridge, freezer, wine cooler, range style cooker, dishwasher and a superb custom built larder cupboard. There is under floor heating with herringbone style Karndean floors and a breakfast bar. French doors lead out into the gardens from the stunning oak framed conservatory. The utility boot room offers space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a cloakroom a stable door leads out to the gardens.

Staircase from the sitting room leads to the first floor landing, which gives access to the three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one being an en-suite). The master bedroom benefits from a superb range of fitted bedroom furniture and a triple aspect with a window seat in the rear aspect window. The en-suite shower room comprises of a wash stand, WC and shower cubicle with rainwater style shower. The other two bedrooms have aspect either to the front or to the rear of the property. The family bathroom comprising; corner shower unit, bath with shower attachment, vanity sink with stone surround, WC and heated towel rail. Both the en-suite and family bathroom are finished with Travertine tiled floors.

Gardens & Grounds: 

A gated entrance and sweeping gravel drive leads to a parking area and to the large detached thatched barn (also Grade II listed), which is in excellent condition, has two sets of double opening timber doors and an adjoining workshop. The landscaped grounds consist of lawned gardens, established flower beds and a patio area adjacent to the property. The garden extends down to the River Allen, with post and rail fencing to the boundaries and offering beautiful far reaching views across the adjacent countryside.

Situation:

Damerham is a small pretty village on the edge of the River Allen and is north west of Fordingbridge town. Village amenities include a Primary School, Public House, Village Hall and Church. The beautiful New Forest National Park offers 140,000 acres of heathland and is a haven for outdoor pursuits including cycling, walking and horse riding.

Direction: 

Take the A338 route to Fordingbridge, turn left at the roundabout and drive through the village taking the Sandleheath Road continue through Sandleheath staying on this road. As you come to the Village of Damerham, continue down the hill and past the Compasses Inn on your left. Turn right into the High Street towards Martin, continue for approximately 12 mile and the property can be found on your right, on the corner of Little Mill Lane.

Services:

Council Tax Band: G

Broadband Speed about to be increased to Ultra broadband

Mains Electric and Water

Heating: Oil fired central heating radiators

Private Drainage (septic tank and soak away)

Energy Efficiency Rating: E. Current: 43 and Potential: 46