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" A SUPERB 'NEW ENGLAND' STYLE CONTEMPORARY THREE BEDROOM DETACHED RESIDENCE, SET WITHIN GROUNDS OF 0.35 OF AN ACRE INCORPORATING A PADDOCK AND STABLE, IN THE SEMI-RURAL HAMLET OF IBSLEY, BACKING DIRECTLY ONTO A PRIVATE LAKE.

RECEPTION HALL, SUPERB KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM WITH GLAZED VAULTED ATRIUM PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER THE ADJOINING GARDENS AND LAKE BEYOND, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH LUXURY EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, TWO ADDITIONAL DOUBLE BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM/W.C., UTILITY ROOM, LADDER TO USEFUL LOFT STORAGE, (CONTINUED ....)

HAMPTON COTTAGE, MOCKBEGGAR LANE, IBSLEY, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE BH24 3PR

(CONTINUED ....) DETACHED TANDEM LENGTH DOUBLE GARAGE, DETACHED OFFICE, DETACHED TIMBER STABLE, FORMAL GARDENS AND  PADDOCK, PLUS FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER ADJOINING PRIVATE LAKE.

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
This exceptional contemporary New England style residence has been skilfully crafted and completed to a very high standard, incorporating many design features. The attention to detail both internally and externally will allow a purchaser to benefit from a unique living experience. Accessed from a rural lane, via an electrically operated gated entrance the property benefits from various outbuildings, private grounds, lake views to the rear. There are far reaching views from the principal living room across the gardens and paddock beyond. The property has double glazing, LPG heating, luxury kitchen and bathroom fitments, oak flooring, Travertine tiling, chimney and wood burner, glazed atrium and vaulted ceilings in the living room and reception hall. There is a substantial loft room/hobbies room with impressive views across the gardens and lake beyond. The outbuildings have power and lighting. Two pairs of trifold doors connect the internal accommodation with the outside in a seamless manner. 

AGENTS NOTE: IN OUR OPINION, TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE DESIGN AND PRESENTATION OF THE PROPERTY, AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

SITUATION:
Hampton Cottage is delightfully set on the northern side of this semi-rural lane, within the hamlet of Ibsley. The boundaries of the New Forest National Park are within a quarter of a mile, providing access to 92,000 acres of protected forest. The main shopping centres of Fordingbridge (3 miles) and Ringwood (2 miles) are easily accessible via the A338, together with access to Salisbury (14 miles), Bournemouth (14 miles) and Southampton (16 miles) via the A31. 

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From Ringwood leave in a northerly direction along the A.338 Salisbury Road towards Fordingbridge after approximately two miles turn right prior to the Old Beams Restaurant in Ibsley into Mockbeggar Lane proceed for approximately quarter of a mile, whereupon the entrance to Hampton Cottage is on the left hand side. 

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

IMPRESSIVE FEATURE VAULTED RECEPTION PORCH WITH PINE PILLARS SET IN BRICK PLINTHS, OAK FRONT DOOR WITH DOUBLE GLAZED SIDE SCREENS TO:

RECEPTION HALL: 23'7" x 5'4" (7.19m x 1.63m) average. Feature dual aspect to the north and south. Triangular glazed sky light above the oak front door on the southern elevation, providing views across the front garden and driveway. Feature double glazed velux sky light on the northern elevation. Solid oak flooring. Radiator. Ceiling light point. Wall thermostat. Open way to:

MAGNIFICENT LIVING ROOM/FAMILY/KITCHEN: 30'7" x 16'1" (9.32m x 4.9m). This superb room has a substantial double glazed atrium incorporating electrically operated sky light, plus a range of two pairs of wall to wall, floor to ceiling triple opening trifold doors, with access onto sun deck, plus panoramic views across the formal gardens, paddock and lake beyond. Within the living area there is a floor to ceiling feature red brick fireplace with solid oak beam mantel, original stone hearth, cast iron multi-fuel burner. Either side of the chimney there are feature recessed alcoves, incorporating glazed shelving and recessed down lights and angled TV shelf. Throughout the entire area of this room there is solid oak flooring. The kitchen area has been comprehensively fitted with an extensive range of wall to wall, granite work surfaces, in contrast to the Travertine tiling, which blends superbly with the range of custom built base and wall units. Set within the granite work surface is the one and a half bowl, stainless steel sink unit, with an adjoining range of comprehensive floor storage cupboards incorporating a carousel corner unit, plus range of pan drawers either side of the central recess, which allows for the siting of a Range (can be made available by separate negotiation). The work surface continues with further pan drawers, floor storage cupboards, housing for wine cooler (can be purchased by separate negotiation). There is a recess for an American style fridge-freezer, plumbing available for water and ice dispenser (can be purchased by separate negotiation) with eye level cupboard above. Set within the Travertine recess there is an integrated extractor fan. There are a comprehensive range of matching eye level store cupboards, which incorporate a pair of illuminated multi-panelled glazed china display units, plus an additional eye level carousel corner unit. Integrated wine rack, plus matching cornice and architrave, which incorporates further downlights. Two radiators. T.V. aerial point. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 14'1" x 11' (4.29m x 3.35m). Aspect to the south. Upvc double glazed picture window with deep recessed sill, overlooking front garden and driveway. Triple built-in wardrobe. Coving. T.V. aerial point. Door to:

LUXURY EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 9'8" x 7'11" (2.95m x 2.41m) max. Aspect to the east with feature velux double glazed skylight. Fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower unit. Twin feature white wash basins set within wall to wall recess with comprehensive range of floor storage cupboards beneath plus integrated eye level lighting, attractive tiling and mirrored wall. Tiled recess incorporating low level w.c. Travertine floor matching the walls. The shower cubicle incorporates a fixed shower head plus a hand held shower facility. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 11'5" x 9'9" (3.48m x 2.97m) max. Aspect to the south. Upvc double glazed bay window with deep sill, providing view across front garden and driveway. Radiator. Coved ceiling.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 9'7" x 8'8" (2.92m x 2.64m) and recess. Aspect to the west. Upvc double glazed window overlooking side way. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Single built-in wardrobe with lighting. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM: 9'6" x 5'7" (2.9m x 1.7m). Aspect to the north through velux double glazed skylight set within vaulted ceiling. Superb Travertine flooring, matching the wall tiling to half height. Bath set within Travertine surround. Feature vanity unit with single basin. Comprehensive storage cupboards beneath. Mirrored wall with recessed illuminations. Low level w.c. 

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR LEADING TO:

UTILITY ROOM: Space for larder fridge/freezer. Built-in sink unit with hot and cold taps. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer with plumbing available, plus folding step ladder giving access to:

FIRST FLOOR USEFUL STORAGE: 23'10" x 10'4" (7.26m x 3.15m). Double glazed velux skylight providing panoramic view over the adjoining gardens, paddock and lake beyond. This particular loft room can be adapted for a number of useful purposes, not least as a study. There are four recessed down lights. Under eaves storage access. Wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators. Various power points. This room has sloping ceilings. 

OUTSIDE:  
The property enjoys a frontage to Mockbeggar Lane of 49.3m

(161' 9"). The property is approached from Mockbeggar Lane, across a crushed stone driveway, which provides vehicular access to dual entry gates (power supply laid, not connected). The gates are set onto substantial brick piers, with attractive feature lights. The brick pillars are capped matching the  inset planter set within brick wall. The substantial driveway area, extends on the southern and eastern side with ample parking and turning for a number of vehicles. The boundaries of the front garden are clearly defined with timber shiplap fencing on the eastern, western and southern side. The southern section of garden has a raised border retained by timber edging and has an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. A pedestrian pathway gives access along the western side of the property, whilst the stone driveway gives vehicular access along the eastern side, leading to a DETACHED TANDEM LENGTH DOUBLE GARAGE: 30' x 8'10" (9.14m x 2.69m). Up and over door, plastered walls, concrete base, numerous lights and power points. Personal door and window on the western elevation giving access to rear garden. Agents note: This substantial room can be easily adapted for a variety of different purposes.

Immediately to the rear of the property there is a substantial raised timber sun deck providing superb views over the adjoining gardens, paddock and lake beyond. The property sits in a plot totalling 0.35 of an acre. Immediately adjacent to the sun deck there is a substantial lawn area, crushed stone pathways, which give access to the side door of the garage, plus access to the OFFICE/STUDIO: 11'5" x 7'5" (3.48m x 2.26m). Dual aspect to the south and east. Upvc double glazed windows and doors providing view and access. Electric light and power. Telephone point. Coved ceiling. Internal plastered walls and ceiling. The formal gardens are retained by timbered edgings. The remainder of the garden is accessed via a five bar wooden gate and crushed stone footpath, which in turn gives access to a TIMBER STABLE: Set on a concrete base 12'4" x 11'  (3.76m x 3.35m). Electric light and power. Water supply. Stable door. Timber sliding shutter.  The remainder of the garden has been levelled and seeded. The boundaries of the garden have close boarded shiplap fencing on the eastern and western side. Plus post and rail with wire mesh on the northern boundary providing panoramic views over the adjoining privately owned lake. The garden has a variety of specimen trees, which provide maturity and privacy.

(The pathway on the western side of the property will have a lockable wooden gate, plus a concrete hard standing area for the siting of the LPG gas cylinder.) 

SERVICES: Mains electricity and water. Liquid propane gas. Private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

EPC:  https://www.epcregister.com/searchReport.html?RRN=0901-2889-7470-9874-7201

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "