Hyde, Fordingbridge, SP6

A beautifully presented 3-bedroom bungalow privately located in the desirable New Forest village of Hyde, a short walk from the open forest of Hyde Common.

A beautifully maintained and presented detached bungalow situated in the highly desirable New Forest community of Hyde and within walking distance of the open heathland and forest of Hyde Common. The bungalow is believed to date from the 1960s and underwent a significant program of refurbishment approximately 15 years that enhanced the accommodation and made provision for the impressively proportioned principal bedroom suite. A spacious entrance hall is a welcoming centre point with access to the well balanced living and bedroom accommodation that includes a double glazed conservatory with under floor heating and a kitchen/breakfast room featuring a part-vaulted ceiling. The bungalow sits well back on its mature garden plot with ample driveway parking space and a detached garage.

The bungalow is privately and discreetly located along a select gravelled cul-de-sac in the centre of the desirable village of Hyde, one of several peaceful villages located in the uppermost north western corner of the New Forest National Park, where ponies and donkeys frequent the village lanes and open forest. The community revolves around the reputable primary school overlooking Hyde Common, which is within walking distance, as is the popular Potting Shed Tearooms and Hyde Country Stores, and there is a popular public house and village hall within neighbouring Frogham. The Avonside towns of Fordingbridge (approx. 1.5 miles) and Ringwood (approx. 6 miles) have an excellent range of local shops, recreational and health facilities and reputable state primary and secondary schools, with Moyles Court and Forres Sandle Manor serving the private sector.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

The outdoor enthusiast will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful location and the glorious walking, riding and cycling countryside virtually on the door step at Hyde Common. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

The bungalow is approached through a pair of electric gates and adjoining pedestrian gate over a gravel driveway that leads to a parking area and detached GARAGE with light and power connected.

The garden is primarily located to the front of the bungalow and laid to level lawn with a deep shrub border that lends a high degree of privacy. Adjoining the conservatory is a paved terrace that captures the afternoon sun. The lawn continues to the side of the bungalow, leading to a block paved patio area securely enclosed by close board fencing.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band D.

Mains water and electricity. Gas (LPG) fired central heating. Private drainage.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling south on the A338 towards Ringwood. After approximately 1 mile turn left at the Hyde/Bickton crossroads. Follow this road as it crosses the cattle grid and climbs the hill to Hyde Common. Turn right at the crossroads by the Common and village primary school, and right again into the first gravel track, whereupon the property will be identified as the second on the left hand side.