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"Tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Blissford, within the heart of the New Forest National Park, Homelea is an exceptional country home offering a rare opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted natural surroundings with direct access to open forest. This idyllic setting provides both privacy and serenity a true retreat from the bustle of modern life.

This beautifully refurbished four bedroom property occupies approx. 2.21 acres of landscaped gardens and paddock, seamlessly blending period charm with modern comfort. The house has been significantly improved and extended, and offers generous and versatile living space ideal for both family life and entertaining.

Highlights of the home include a magnificent vaulted library dining room, an elegant sitting room with wood burning stove, and a full sized snooker games room. The spacious, open plan kitchen dining family room features Quartz worktops, a suite of high end appliances, and bespoke fittings all designed to make the most of the garden views and peaceful surroundings.

Upstairs, four well proportioned bedrooms include a luxurious principal suite with walk in dressing room and a substantial en suite bathroom. Additional bedrooms offer fitted storage and garden or woodland views, while a stylish family bathroom and separate cloakroom complete the accommodation.

Outside, the grounds are a true feature professionally landscaped to offer colour and structure throughout the seasons, with formal gardens, specimen planting, a traditional knot garden, and a large wildlife pond with a waterfall. A raised terrace connects the main house with a stunning detached garden room studio, currently used as a home bar, with heating and a roof lantern providing year round use.

The property also includes a heated swimming pool with a self contained guest suite, offering an open plan bedroom living area and separate bathroom ideal for visitors or as a holiday let.

Further outbuildings include

A large two storey barn and converted stables currently in shell form , offering superb scope for home office, studio or ancillary accommodation STPP .

A stable yard with three loose boxes, a tack room, tractor shed and paddock ideal for equestrian or hobby farming use.

Double garage, workshop, carport and various storage rooms.

Homelea offers a unique lifestyle opportunity in one of the most unspoilt and sought after corners of the New Forest where ponies roam freely and birdsong provides the soundtrack to daily life. Whether you are looking for a family home, a weekend retreat or a house with income potential, this tranquil and well appointed residence is a rare gem.

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The Location
Blissford is a charming and highly sought after hamlet nestled within the north western corner of the New Forest National Park. Known for its peaceful, unspoilt surroundings and abundance of wildlife, the area is ideal for lovers of the outdoors, with miles of walking, cycling and riding trails starting quite literally from the front gate. Despite the rural setting, the historic market town of Fordingbridge is just a 2.5miles away, offering a good range of everyday amenities, independent shops and well regarded schools. The cathedral city of Salisbury and the south coast are also within easy reach, as are direct rail links to London from nearby stations at Salisbury or Brockenhurst."