LOCATION The former market town of Fordingbridge lies on a historic crossing point of the River Avon and is perched on the western edge of the New Forest National Park, an ideal stepping stone for further exploration of the thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland available within the park boundaries. Fordingbridge offers a range of health, recreational and educational facilities to cater for most everyday needs, all of which are within walking distance of the property.

The easily accessed A338 supplies a convenient link North to the Cathedral City of Salisbury and South towards Bournemouth and Poole. The B3078 crosses the New Forest to provide links to Junction 1 of the M27 for Southampton and beyond. The property is also on the local bus routes to Salisbury, Ringwood and Bournemouth. There are airports at Bournemouth and Southampton and mainline rail links to London (Waterloo) from Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth.

A selection of well reputed public and private schools populate the area, including Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and the Cathedral School in Salisbury and Sandle Manor located closer to home on the outskirts of Fordingbridge. The two well respected Grammar schools of South Wilts and Bishop Wordsworth's in Salisbury are complemented by the highly ranked local secondary school at Burgate which is within a few minutes walk. There is first class schooling in Downton with a primary school rated OFSTED Outstanding and secondary school, indeed the primary school has in recent years been recommended by The Tatler as one of the top ten best schools in the UK.

MEASUREMENTS Lounge - 5.16m (16'9) x 3.10m (10'2)

Dining Room - 3.46m (11'3) x 2.75m (9'1)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.00m (16'4) x 2.40m (7'9)

Conservatory - 3.51m (11'5) x 3.45m (11'3)

W.C - 1.85m (6'3) x 1.22m (4'1)

Bedroom 1- 4.97m (16'3) x 3.48m (11'4)

En-suite - 1.86m (6'3) x 1.72m (5'7)

Bedroom 2 -3.53m (11'6) x 3.20m (10'4)

Bedroom 3 - 2.50m (8'2) x 2.11m (6'9)

Office/Games Room/ Bedroom 4 - 3.90m (12'8) x 3.37m (11'1)

Bathroom -. 2.01m (6'5) x 1.86m (6'4)

Garage - 5.00m (16'4) x 2.60m (8'5)

THE PROPERTY This well sized home sits on an spacious plot and offers further potential to extend STP, if required. The property has been tastefully updated and modernised with the ground floor offering great space for both families and entertaining. Located in a quiet cul de sac the property benefits from being elevated with lovely views on the first floor.
Upon entering the property you have a large entrance hallway which leads to all the main rooms. The living room is an excellent size and has a bay window overlooking the front garden which offers plenty of natural light. The living room leads to the spacious dining room which in turn leads to the large conservatory which gives assess to the private rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is located to the right hand side of the property and again is an excellent size and can accommodate a breakfast table and chairs. The kitchen has ample wall and base units, worksurface areas and space for both fitted and integral appliances.
The ground floor also has a large storage cupboard (understairs) and a cloakroom with a low level WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs leading to the first floor. There are three bedrooms with the master having a brand new En-suite shower room, with a double width walk in shower low level W.C, and wash hand basin, with a glazed window. The Master bedroom also benefits from dual aspect making the room extremely light and airy with views across the neighbouring paddocks. There is a new, modern family bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin which complements the generous well-proportioned accommodation. The current vendors have developed one of the bedrooms making a stunning open planned office/games room on the first floor. The area is a perfect space for a home office separate games room or a 2nd Reception room.

Further selling points are Gas central heating and double glazing.

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OUTSIDE To the outside, the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrub areas with a good size driveway providing off road parking for at least 4 Vehicles which in turn leads to the integral garage. The garage has an up and over door electric and lighting with a personal door leading to the rear of the property. Access is gained along the side of the property to the rear garden which is a particular feature of the property enjoying an extremely private and secluded space, beautifully presented with a generous size lawn, several well stocked and mature flower and shrub areas, There are several seating areas with the the largest having a beautiful pergola with wisteria growing over, giving a Mediterranean feel and a perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, evening glass of wine and BBQS.
The perimeter fencing around the entire property has been renewed this year.

VIEWINGS Viewings are seen as essential on this wonderful, detached property and are strictly by appointment so please call Carter and May today to arrange a viewing.