Ibsley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

Avon Cottage is one of only 2 buildings in Ibsley to be built using the Crook Frame method. Grade II listed thatched cottage believed to date back to the 15th century. Period features including exposed beams, a large Inglenook Fireplace and two staircases. Beautiful cottage garden on about ½ of an acre. First time to market in 12 years.

A thatched storm porch with a solid wooden front door leads into the dual aspect sitting room. Feature Inglenook fireplace with seating either side, wooden floor boards and exposed ceiling beams. Leaded windows, front with secondary glazing. A solid wood stable door leads to the rear garden. Stairs to bedroom two and wooden panel door to inner hallway. A solid wooden turnkey staircase leads to the first floor with storage below. A panelled door leads to the dining room with wooden flooring and secondary glazing to the front window, with an open fireplace that has been capped but in full working order. French leaded patio doors lead to the rear patio. A further inner hallway houses the Worcester boiler with airing cupboard above. Door to the family bathroom, with w.c. raised
wash hand basin and bath with shower attachment and glass screen. Further door to the dual aspect kitchen which was recently re-fitted in about 2007. Wall and base units, 4 ring gas hob, brand new AEG double oven. Built in slim line dishwasher. Space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Leaded windows to the front and side with secondary glazing. Solid wooden door to the side.

Staircase from the sitting room leads to bedroom two, dual aspect inverted dormer windows with secondary glazing to the front. Exposed wooden beams. Electric heater installed about 6 months ago. Interconnecting door to bedroom one again dual aspect inverted dormer windows with secondary glazing to the front and exposed wooden beams.
Bedrooms one and three are accessed via a staircase from the inner hallway, bedroom three has a leaded window to rear (currently being used as an office) also with an electric heater, installed about 6 months ago. A large boarded loft space leads off bedroom three.

Agents note:

The thatch was re - combed in 2023. Small open cellar within the floor boards in the sitting room.

Located within the hamlet of Ibsley which is about 1.5 miles north of the Avon Valley market town of Ringwood. Ringwood provides an excellent range of local amenities including schools for all ages, shopping and recreational facilities plus healthcare. The A31 dual carriageway gives fast road access to the major centres of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and also links the M3 and M27 motorways for Southampton, Winchester and London. For recreational purposes, Moors Valley and The New Forest offer thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland for walking and equestrian enthusiasts.

The property is approached via a five bar wooden gate to a gravel driveway with parking for 4 to 5 cars. Double garage with power and lighting and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a pedestrian gate at the front of the property accessing the path to the front garden & driveway.

The front garden is enclosed with a low privet hedging and gravel path leading the front door with a thatch storm porch. Double wooden gates lead to the rear garden which is split into three main areas. EV charger. A patio to the rear of the property with a lawn area and cottage style flower beds. To one side is a summerhouse ((power & lighting) with a veranda to enjoy the evening sun and a small shed attached to the side. On the opposite side is an office/chalet with a stable door, power & lighting.

The second area consists of a vegetable garden with a greenhouse, workshop and a shed with wood store. Covered lighted area currently houses a hot tub & could be used for the same purpose by a new owner or as a covered BBQ / seating area. Finally there is a good sized area, with shrubs and trees backing onto open fields.

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All mains and services connected, septic tank.