LOCATION The quiet hamlet of North Gorley is situated in an enviable position within the magnificent New Forest National Park. Set in a peaceful community and offering excellent access to great dog walking, cycling and horse riding on the nearby Gorley Common, a perfect spot for outdoor pursuits. Nearby is a local farm shop, and the popular Royal Oak Public House. The market town of Ringwood is approximately 4 miles away where a wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, leisure facilities and excellent schooling can be found. The quaint town of Fordingbridge is approximately 2 miles away also offering superb facilities, and the historic city of Salisbury approximately 10 miles north. For commuters, the easily accessed A338 provides links to the larger towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch and the A31 links to the M27 to Southampton.

SUMMARY Carter and May are delighted to offer for sale this impressive detached property located in the sought after New Forest National Park. The original house was built in the 17th Century but has been extended and remodelled in recent years to create in the agents opinion one of the finest homes in the area.

The property now offers extremely versatile accommodation and would suit a number of varying requirements, with an excellent balance between well-proportioned living space and a variety of bedrooms laid over two floors.

In addition to the main home the property has a detached annex and several additional outbuildings. There is endless potential for space to include a home gym, workshop or a home office.

There is a further outbuilding/barn within the boundary of the property which is currently utilised as a studio/office. The Barn could be converted to make an annex for a family member or for a holiday let to bring in an income, subject to the relevant planning consents.

This beautiful home represents a wonderful lifestyle opportunity; whether you are looking for a stylish home, a relocation to this idyllic forest location, or perhaps a bolthole for family holidays in the countryside.

THE PROPERTY Gunville Cottage has been extensively remodelled and refurbished over the last 15 years by the current vendors to make a stylish home which offers versatility throughout.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an impressive kitchen/diner with flagstone flooring and an exposed oak beam. The kitchen/breakfast room with unrivalled views across the 100's of acres of forest and land beyond The kitchen incorporates an impressive AGA as well as a separate oven, ceramic hob and a farmhouse sink. The kitchen/breakfast room opens into the main sitting room via a small step. The sitting room benefits from a large central wood burner as well as a triple aspect outlook and a wealth of character.

The main reception hall housing the staircase occupies the middle of the ground floor area and is a quaint space suitable for a piano or other focal point furniture. There is a secondary internal hallway leading through to a oak framed garden room currently used as a dining room as well as a magnificent vaulted utility room/boot room The Utility room has wall and base units and plumbing for washing machine. Further more there is a ample room for boots and coats along with a separate cloakroom.

The remainder of the main hallway leads to a further snug with a working fireplace and French doors as well as a small recessed study with views across the front paddock.

Entering the property via the enclosed entrance porch you instantly notice space throughout the property with all rooms being extremely bright.

Leading to the first floor there are five bedrooms with two impressive bathrooms and a further cloakroom.

The landing area has an impressive vaulted space embellished with character and class.

The principal bedroom is to the far end of the landing and houses fitted wardrobes, a triple aspect outlook and a glorious balcony space that makes the most of the beautiful far reaching views. The four remaining bedrooms are all double rooms all embracing the splendid New Forest outlook beyond

The main family bathroom provides both a large single shower and a bath that has the most tremendous views through a pocket window over the fields beyond. The remainder of the rooms features a back to the wall WC and hand basin

There is a further shower room which has architecturally impressive valuated celling, a walk in shower and a separate low level WC and wash basin.


MEASUREMENTS Ground floor -

Living Room - 12'10" x 12'8" (3.91m x 3.86m).

Dining Room - 12'8" x 11'2" (3.85m x 3.41m).

Snug -14'8" x 12'7" (4.37m x 3.83m).

Study - 9'6" x 7'6" (2.90m x 2.29m).

Kitchen/Breakfast Room -18'8" x 13'6" (5.26m x 4.18m).

Reception Hall - 13'8" x 9'6" (4.36m x 2.89m).

First Floor -

Master Bedroom -14'9 x 12'9" (4.49m x 3.88m).

Bedroom Two -14'3" x 8'6" (4.30m x 2.60m).

Bedroom Three -13'6" x 8'6" (4.13m x 2.60m).

Bedroom Four -13'2" x 8'6" (4.12m x 2.59m).

Bedroom Five -9'4" x 8'11" (2.85m x 2.72m).

Outside -.

Annex
Studio - 19'3" x 11'5" (5.86m x 3.44m).
Gym - 10'11" x 9'9" (3.33m x 2.98m).

Barn- 23'9" x 15'9" (7.25m x 4.80m).

Workshop - 16'6" x 15'10" (5.02m x 4.83m).

Stable - 15'3" x 10'7" (4.65m x 3.22m).

Outbuildings -
14'5" x 14'4" (4.39m x 4.37m).
14'4" x 12'7" (4.37m x 3.84m).


OUTSIDE Accessed from Buddle hill, you have ample off road parking to the front of the property which in turn leads to the property. The property sits on 2.61 acres of land which has an array of possibility's. The property has commoner rights.

The garden benefits from a number of seating areas all of which are the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, evening glass of wine and BBQs whilst enjoying beautiful sunsets. The garden has beautiful views across the forest and provides varying colour throughout all of the seasons

The front paddock to the property is enclosed by post and rail fencing and offers direct forest access to Buddle Hill Road. There is currently an agricultural building that has the potential to be renovated subject to necessary planning consents

The patio to the rear of the property extends the full width of the property and offers glorious panoramic rural views with the lower section laid to lawn with an adjacent orchard

There is a large barn to the northerly aspect of the plot that could be used as great agricultural or vehicular storage

An additional paddock lies to the far end of the plot at a dog leg to the main residence and is a great holding paddock that is currently used to home sheep



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.