Forest Road, Hale, Fordingbridge, SP6

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 kitchen/living 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 M27/M3/M25).

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