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 every day 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 can be found slightly further afield in Salisbury and there is the highly ranked local secondary school at Burgate which is within a few minutes walk. There is additional schooling in Downton with a primary school rated OFSTED Outstanding and secondary school. The primary school has in recent years been recommended by The Tatler as one of the top ten best schools in the UK.

THE PROPERTY A beautifully presented detached chalet-style house with extremely versatile accommodation. The house benefits from a layout that would suit a number of varying requirements, with an excellent balance between well-proportioned living space and bedrooms laid over two floors. The house benefits from a large rear garden and is finished to the highest standard. The property sits on a large plot in a non-estate location convenient to the town centre and within the catchment of Burgate school. The property enjoys a wonderful position pleasantly situated alongside Sweatford Water.

Entering the home you have a spacious and bright entrance hallway leading to all the principle rooms. The ground floor accommodation is extremely spacious throughout and offers multi space for families and entertaining. The ground floor comprises a study, snug, a spacious dual aspect lounge which opens to the rear garden, utility room, cloakroom and a "Wow Factor" 25ft kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling which boasts a full range of eye and ground level units, breakfast bar and integrated oven and hob.

Leading to the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms with master benefitting from a en-suite shower room. The en-suite has a shower, wash hand basin and WC. There is a further family bathroom which also has a bath, walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.


MEASUREMENTS Living Room - 5.03m x 3.55m - (16. 6ft x 11.6ft)

Snug - 3.53 x 2.80m - (11. 6ft x 9.1ft)

Kitchen/dining room - 7.54m x 3.25m - (24. 7ft x 10.6ft)

Utility Room - 1.79m x 1.73m - (5. 8ft x 5.6ft)

Study - 2.97m x 1.75m - (9.7ft x 5.7ft)

W.C -1.72m x 0.76m - (5.6ft x 2.4ft)

Bedroom 1 - 3.82m x 3.60m - (12.5ft x 11.8ft)

En-suite - 1.85m x 1.80m - (6.1ft x 5.9ft)

Bedroom 2- 3.05m x 2.85m - (10. 1ft x 9.3ft) - Plus wardrobe

Bedroom 3 - 2.91m x 2.76m - (9.5t x 9.1ft) - Plus wardrobe

Bedroom 4- 2.80m x 2.76m - (9.2 ft x 9.1ft)

Bathroom - 2.11m x 1.65m- (6.9 ft x 5.4ft)

Garage - 5.96m x 2.71m- (19.5 ft x 8.9ft)

OUTSIDE To the outside the property is set back and secluded from the road. A large shingled driveway provides off road parking for a number of vehicles and in turn leads to the garage with up and over door, power, light and internal door to the property.

Access runs along both sides of the property leading to the glorious rear garden which has been imaginatively landscaped to provide a well maintained lawn enclosed by deep and well stocked flower and shrub borders, raised paved patio area and further paved patio with pergola.

A well crafted and designed walkway provides access across the stream to a large private terrace which is ideal for garden parties and from where delightful views can be enjoyed over the garden and its beautiful surroundings.

VIEWINGS Viewings are essential to fully appreciate what this property has to offer. Please contact your selling agents for further details.