Whitsbury Common, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

A most charming and extended period cottage in this desirable hamlet standing in a part wooded setting. Viewing is highly recommended.

Bridles Cottage is located in the small hamlet of Whitsbury Common, a short drive from Fordingbridge. This delightful setting provides the perfect backdrop to the house as it stands in pleasant lawned and wooded grounds of approximately one acre. Approaching the house from the track a footpath leads to the front door which opens to a welcoming hall. On the ground floor there is a living room with an Inglenook fireplace with woodburner. The dining room enjoys a dual aspect over the gardens as does the kitchen. Complementing the ground floor is a cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms, bedroom one being a large double and bedroom two also a double with a connecting door into the third bedroom. A well appointed bathroom suite with double shower enclosure also enjoys views over the garden. Outside the great gardens are mainly laid as lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds, mature trees and an area of mature woodland. A parking area for several cars and a garage are located towards the end of the plot.

Bridles Cottage is located a short distance above the picturesque village of Whitsbury, one of a cluster of pretty villages set amidst the rolling countryside of the Hampshire/Dorset border. The village is steeped in the heritage and success of the local racehorse stables and stud and the community is served by a Public House and Church, whilst the neighbouring Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 2.5 miles) has a range of educational, health and recreational services sufficient to cater for most everyday needs. Whitsbury Down provides a glorious setting for walking and riding enthusiasts, whilst several miles to the East the New Forest National Park provides thousands of acres of unspoiled moor and heath land.

Communications in the area are excellent. The A338 supplies a convenient link north to the Cathedral City of Salisbury and south to Bournemouth. The B3078 crosses the New Forest to provide links to Junction 1 of the M27 for Southampton and the M3 beyond. There are airports at Bournemouth and Southampton and mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton Parkway.

The property stands near on centrally to the plot which measures just over one acre. Consisting of gardens surrounding the house, sweeping lawns with well stocked flower and shrub beds as well as fruit cages.

Garden shed and greenhouse. Close to the parking area is an area of mature woodland.

New Forest District Council. Band F.

Mains electricity and water are connected. Propane gas fired central heating. Private drainage.

Leave Fordingbridge on Whitsbury Road travelling in the direction of Whitsbury. After approximately 1 1/2 miles turn right at the small crossroads (signposted Breamore/Outwick). Follow the road to the top of the hill and turn left into the first gravel track. The cottage will be located last on the right.