LOCATION The village of Sandleheath is located on the Western outskirts of Fordingbridge, less than 1.5 miles from the town centre. Fordingbridge has an array of local services to cater for everyday needs including a range of shops, churches, a building society, a library and an excellent health centre. There is also schooling at primary and secondary levels in the form of Fordingbridge Infants and Junior school and Burgate Secondary School and Sixth Form. The Prep school of Forres Sandle Manor is on the edge of Sandleheath and Moyles Court is nearby. Fordingbridge is well placed for access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton. All provide main line rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two. The New Forest National Park is 3.6 miles to the East. Excellent walking and riding abounds, as do many good opportunities for golf and fishing and there is a tennis club in the village of Sandleheath.
Sandleheath also has a village shop, a uniting church (Anglicans and Methodists) with a church hall which hosts local societies as does the village hall which occupies the old Anglican Church. The village Common hosts a number of events including an annual fete.

Ashburn House is situated along a short drive over the Common to which it has direct access - ideal for dog walkers. Within a short walk is the village allotments and the school bus stop.


THE PROPERTY Set on a generous plot, this detached house has to be viewed, the property is an amazing family home and is situated in an enviable location in Sandleheath.

The main entrance opens on to a spacious hall with cloaks cupboard and a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Two Velux windows make the centre of the house very light. Stairs lead to the first floor.
The triple aspect living room is situated to the front of the property with a large bay window making the room light and airy. There is a wood burning stove and a large built-in bookshelf.To the rear of the property, the dining room also has a large bay window, is of a good size and can comfortably accommodate a table for 10-12.

The kitchen is well designed with a range of wall and base units with integrated dishwasher and washing machine and cupboard to take a drier. Built-in cooker and hob with extractor over. Cupboard containing Worcester Bosch gas boiler (new in Sept 2023).
The breakfast area has three large built-in cupboards making it an ideal boot/store room. There is ample space for a breakfast table.
The recently added study/office has garden access and could be used as a 5th bedroom with the adjacent WC easily modified to incorporate a shower if required.

Upstairs the landing leads to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom which includes the airing cupboard.
The master bedroom has a large dressing area with a range of built-in wardrobes. The large en-suite has a roll top bath, corner shower WC and wash hand basin.

The three further bedrooms on the first floor all have attractive outlooks and fitted wardrobes

Further selling points include gas central heating, full double glazing and the property is presented to a high standard.


MEASUREMENTS Living Room - 6.03m x 4.61m -(19.9ft x 15.1ft)

Dining Room - 4.60m x 3.39m -(15.1ft x 11.1ft)

Kitchen - 4.91m x 3.05m -(16.1ft x 10.0ft)

Breakfast room - 3.69m x 3.05m -(12.1ft x 10.0ft)

Office - 5.22m x 2.62m - (17.2ft x 8.7ft)

Cloakroom - 2.50m x 1.06m - (8.2ft x 3.6ft)

Bedroom 1 -5.80m x 2.97m - (19.1ft x 9.8ft) - Measurements to included Dressing room- Double fitted wardrobes.

En-suite - 3.05m x 2.67m -(10.0ft x 8.9ft)

Bedroom 2 - 4.64m x 3.56m -(15.3ft x 11.8ft) Plus fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 - 4.40m x 2.85m -(14.5ft x 9.4ft) - Plus fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 4- 3.66m x 2.37m - (12.0ft x 7.9ft) -Double fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom - 3.25m x 1.68m -(10.8ft x 5.6t)

Garage - 5.73m x 5.29m -(18.7ft x 17.3ft)

OUTSIDE The property is set back from the road and is accessed by a short driveway over the Common. A wooden gate accesses a shingled driveway with ample parking space (visitors can also park on the driveway and the Common). To the side is a garden shed with a potting area and a separate wood store. The double garage has an electric roller door and a side door from a footpath over the garden. Stairs access the roof area which is fully boarded and offers scope as a studio/playroom/office

The plot is a generous size and offers two garden areas. The front garden is of a good size, mainly laid to lawn with a number of well stocked flower and shrubbery areas and bushes. A paved pathway leads to the property with a paved patio area extending to both sides of the property. The rear garden can be approached from left hand side of the of the property and mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. There is a patio area which provides the perfect spot for dining, entertaining and enjoying the garden.


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.