LOCATION 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. The property is situated only 10 minutes drive across the exceptionally scenic New Forest to junction 1 of the M27 with the Southampton area, only 14 miles away and approximately half an hour journey.

Hale is a delightful thriving village providing a local pub, post office/village store, village hall, church and village green, and 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 14 miles east (via the M27), and London approximately a two hour drive (via the M27/M3/M25).

For the outdoor enthusiast Hale is well positioned as a stepping stone for wider exploration of the New Forest National Park and the glorious heath, moor and woodland it has to offer, with the National Trust owned Hale Purlieu of particular note.

SUMMARY Carter and May are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful 3 bedroom period property located in the New Forest village of Hale. The property has been transformed in recent years by the current owners who have restored and brought to the fore many original period features, to include an Inglenook fireplace in the sitting room and original ceiling timbers.

The heritage of the cottage is perfectly complemented by a modern extension and is presented as a show home. Leading into the property you have a beautiful living room which has many character features, with a feat inglenook fireplace. To the rear of the property is a stunning kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is bespoke and has an array of wall and base units, worksurface areas and a double width walk-in pantry. The kitchen has under floor heating. There is space for integral and freestanding appliances to include cooker, hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen has ample space for a a dining table and chairs and benefits from French doors leading to the rear garden.

Off the kitchen is a boot room which leads to the rear garden and offers space for storage. The ground floor also has a shower room, with a walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC. The property offers versatile living and there is the option for a ground-floor bedroom or extra living room.

Leading to the first floor there are 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom. The first floor also has a large walk in wardrobe and loft space.

The property is set on 0.22 of an acre, with a large driveway providing ample off road parking and beautiful front and rear gardens.

The property also benefits from a annex/outbuilding which comprises a STUDIO area with a tiled floor and a SHOWER ROOM with a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. The space is ideal for those seeking work-from-home or a perfect place to house family as additional accommodation.

Viewings are a must and strictly by appointment.

THE PROPERTY & MEASUREMENTS Entrance Lobby
Tiled floor. Hanging for coats.

Sitting Room - 4.00m x 4.80m - (13.2ft x 15.9ft)
Magnificent brick Inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and wood burning stove. Exposed ceiling beam. Stairs to first floor.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room -4.25m x 4.55m - (13.11ft x 14.11ft)
Beautifully fitted with a range of modern units comprising cupboards and drawers. Granite worksurface. Ceramic Butler sink with swan neck mixer tap. Space for Range style electric cooker. Integrated dishwasher. Larder style storage cupboard. Space for fridge/freezer.

Inner Lobby

Bedroom/Dining Room - 3.76m x 3.79m - (12.4ft x 12.5ft)
Dual aspect. Tiled floor.

Utility Room -2.30 x 1.51m - (7.5ft x 4.9ft)
Space and plumbing for washing machine. Built-in storage cupboard.

Shower Room - 2.35m x 2.10m - (7.7ft x 6.9ft)
Tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin with cupboard under. WC. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail.

Boot Room - 1.85m x 1.40m - (6.1ft x 4.7ft)
Tiled floor. Range of storage units. External door to the terrace.

Landing
Vaulted ceiling. Exposed original timbers. Velux window. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. Access to roof space.

Bedroom -4.00m x 4.80m - (13.1ft x 15.9ft)
Front aspect. Vaulted ceiling featuring original timbers. Brick fireplace and chimney breast.


Bathroom -3.01m x 1.48m - (9.8ft x 4.9.0ft)
Corner bath with shower over and shower head attachment. Wash hand basin with cupboard under. WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor.

Bedroom -4.00m x 3.05m - (13.1ft x 10.0ft)
Dual aspect. Vaulted ceiling.


INFORMATION New Forest District Council. Tax band C.

Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to kitchen, inner lobby and bedroom/dining room. Private drainage (Klargester bio-disc). Mains water and electricity.

OUTSIDE Leading to the outside of the property, approaching from Queen Street there is a brick wall frontage which opens onto a generous gravelled driveway and parking area to the front of the cottage providing ample space for 5-6 vehicles. From the drive there is pedestrian access to the front entrance porch and securely gated side access to the rear garden, with a small cottage-style front garden laid to lawn and a hedged border. To the right of the property is further space for a single garage to be re-built, the base is still there and could be built within the same square footage of the original garage without planning.

Alongside the cottage is a purpose built outbuilding/annex comprising a spacious studio area with a tiled floor and a shower room with a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC, ideal for those seeking work-from-home space.

The rear garden is simply stunning and a gardeners paradise. From the rear of the property there is a large impressive flagstone patio that abuts a decking area and overlooks the south facing garden. The patio/decking area gives a vantage point overlooking the garden and makes the perfect spot for a morning coffee, evening glass of wine and BBQ's. Steps lead down to the garden which is mainly laid to lawn and slopes away from the cottage on a gentle gradient, with floral and shrub boarders. The garden adjoins and overlooks neighbouring woodland. Within the garden is an attached brick-built garden store. This area could be converted into a home office/ snug room or gym (STP).

VIEWINGS The property would make a great home, or second home and one that definitely should not be overlooked.
Viewings are seen as essential so please call Carter & May today.