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 Outlook is situated only 10 minutes drive across the exceptionally scenic New forest to junction 1 of the M27 meaning the Southampton area, only 14 miles away, is approximately a half an hour journey. Hale is a delightful thriving village providing a local pub, post office/village store, village hall, church and village green, yet 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).

THE PROPERTY Situated within walking distance of open forest, the Outlook offers a substantial 2500 sqft of living space which is arranged over two floors. The property is accessed via a large double glazed porch which leads to the welcoming entrance reception with oak flooring and staircase leading to the first floor accommodation. The ground floor accommodation is well-arranged and offers three further reception rooms which includes the triple aspect lounge with wood burning stove and oak flooring, sitting room which benefits from dual aspect bi-folding doors providing an abundance of natural light, dining room with box bay window and window seat over-looking the rear garden and opening leading to the high specification countryside kitchen with ample storage cupboards, granite work-surfaces and inset 'Everhot' electric range cooker. The ground floor accommodation is completed by two cloakrooms and comprehensively fitted utility room.
The first floor accommodation consists five bedrooms, four of which are generous doubles and all benefitting from a south-westerly aspect. The master bedroom is served by a recently re-fitted en-suite shower room with contemporary suite which consists of a double walk-in shower unit with thermostatic shower and rainfall shower head, floating vanity wash hand basin and WC. The family bathroom consists of a white three-piece suite with additional shower over the bath.

The property is accessed via a five-bar timber gate which leads to the expansive driveway, providing private parking for multiple cars. There is access to an 'oversized' double garage which benefits from a converted roof space, providing the perfect opportunity to create a home office/play room or gym.

The substantial plot extends to over 0.6 of an acre and offers a high degree of privacy. Abutting the immediate rear of the property and accessed via the bi-folding doors is a decked seating area over-looking the feature fish pond. A large patio area with inset lighting, wraps around the property and the provides the perfect summer entertaining area. Both front and rear gardens are very well stocked with a wealth of mature shrubbery, bushes and trees. A large timber shed provides ample outdoor door storage with further fruit and vegetable growing area which is fully enclosed with protective netting. The remainder of the garden is laid to well manicured lawn.

There are solar panels which were installed in 2011 and provide around £2000 per year, these are positioned on the garage roof. The Worcester central heating boiler was installed in 2020, downstairs underfloor heating with radiators upstairs.



Council Tax Band F

The property is connected to all mains drainage, electric and gas. Telephone and broadband subject to connection.
From Salisbury take the A338 to Downton. At the traffic lights turn left into The Borough. Proceed through Downton and Woodfalls. Pass the Woodfalls Inn and Sports Ground on the left and take the next right turning to Hale. Carry along the road and the property is on the right hand side after the cattle grid.