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" Superb Edwardian Country House in a rural location with exquisite period features and pretty gardens of just over ½ an acre. The Croft has been remodelled by the current owners whilst retaining the quintessential character, creating a charming family home over three floors. DESCRIPTION: · over 3100 sq ft · panelled reception and dining hall · 3 reception rooms · delightful hand made kitchen leading into conservatory · 5 bedrooms, 2 en-suite · family bath/shower room · boot/plant room into utility room · single garage with storeroom SITUATION: The Croft is situated approximately 1½ miles south of the village of Bransgore, within the hamlet of Godwinscroft and adjoins open farmland. Bransgore offers a range of local shopping facilities including a Doctors Surgery and Primary School. The Priory Town of Christchurch is about 4½ miles to the south and has more comprehensive shops and facilities and the Avon Valley market town of Ringwood about 6 miles to the north, which also enjoys excellent shops, restaurants and recreational facilities together with outstanding schools. In addition you have easy access to Lymington and Christchurch Harbours, and The New Forest Park is a short distance away where superb walking and riding can be enjoyed over thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland. Godwinscroft is also positioned for easy access to the A35 providing fast road links to Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Lyndhurst, connecting with the M3 and M27 motorways for Southampton, Winchester and London. A train station at Hinton Admiral is just 1½ miles away for mainline to London Waterloo and two international airports are located at Bournemouth 6 miles and Southampton 25 miles (distances are approximate). ACCOMMODATION: Elegant and spacious accommodation over three floors begins with the part panelled Reception Room also doubling as a Dining Hall with alcove, stairs to first floor and Cloakroom. Walking into the Drawing Room, the first impression comes from the large bay window with seating to make the most of the superb views. The Living Room with Minster fireplace housing the wood burning stove and door to the Verandah also enjoys the magnificent views with seating to the bow window. The charm continues into the double aspect Family Room, currently the Study, with plentiful shelving/cupboard space, some in the form of an ornate and now ornamental, original bread oven. The beautiful bespoke, hand-made Kitchen with built in appliances including oven, grill, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, opens into the south and east facing Conservatory for breakfast or morning coffee, again providing uninterrupted views of neighbouring countryside. From the kitchen, the Plant/Boot Room leads into the Utility and Laundry Room, both giving access to the gardens. ACCOMMODATION 2: The stylish and impeccable décor continues via the return staircase to the first floor landing with classic tall windows maximising light and period flavour. From here you will find the 3 Double Bedrooms, the double aspect master with fabulous En-Suite having bath plus double, twin head shower cubicle. Guest bedroom 2 which is also double aspect and with En-Suite twin head shower. Bedroom 3 with super bay window and seating giving inspiring and uninterrupted views plus a separate Family Bath & Shower Room. On this floor there is a possible 4th bedroom, Study or homework room with a further staircase to the second floor and the Two Large Bedrooms with eaves storage. OUTSIDE: To the front of The Croft a pair of double wooden gates provide 'in & out' access by way of the gravelled drive which also leads to the Single Garage with Bike/Garden Store behind. Mature shrubs, trees and picket fencing define the front garden with two pedestrian gates allowing entry into the very attractive rear gardens which envelop the property on three sides. Laid mainly to lawn, interspersed with pockets of wild flowers and with pretty flower/shrub borders and mature trees creating a natural boundary to the south, west and east. The verandah steps down to the southerly facing patio, cleverly framed with climbing roses, rambling clematis and fragrant planting, perfect for those lazy summer evenings and alfresco dining. Thoughtful design has created this easily maintained and delightful outside space amounting to just over ½ an acre in total. SERVICES: Mains water & electricity with LPG central heating, calor gas for the hob in the kitchen and private drainage in the form of a recently installed treatment plant. The Worcester Boiler and Megaflo water system is located in the Laundry Room. EPC RATING G COUNCIL TAX: New Forest District Council Tax Band G DIRECTIONS: From Ringwood head south to the village of Bransgore and on through the village. At the crossroads continue straight over, passing The Three Tuns on your right. After just over a mile take the second turning on the right to Godwinscroft and the property will be found a short way along on the left. GEO TAG: 50.7683890,-1.7282348 "