Breamore, Nr, Fordingbridge

Particulars:

Location:

The cottage is located centrally within the popular village of Breamore which lies between the chalk downs to the west and New Forest National Park to the east.

The village of Breamore, recorded as Brummor in 1086 and possibly derived from Old English “Brommer” meaning broom (covered) marsh, is convenient for easy access to a number of important centres. Salisbury, where there is a main line rail station to London (Waterloo) is 9 miles to the north connected by regular X3 bus service to Fordingbridge (3 miles), Ringwood (8 miles) and (Bournemouth (20 miles) to the south. The M27 can be reached at Cadnam via Fordingbridge and the B3078.
The village has a public house with an excellent community shop in the neighbouring New Forest village of Woodgreen. Fordingbridge has a selection of independent shops and eateries, a medical centre, & library. The picturesque Saxon Parish Church is a short walk from the cottage.

The property:

The cottage, which is grade ll listed, dates from the 17th century and exhibits period features including exposed beams, a bread oven in the sitting room and a well located in the front garden. The property has been extended and reconfigured during the current ownership and offers flexible and well-arranged accommodation benefitting from a sunny, south and west facing aspect.

Enclosed entrance porch:

Cloaks cupboard. Electric storage heater.

Dining room:

2 velux windows. Electric storage heater.

Sitting room:

Inglenook fireplace (not in use) with bread oven. 2 electric storage heaters.

Study/occasional bedroom:

Quarry tile floor. Original front door (currently not used).

Kitchen/breakfast room:

Fitted with a range of base cupboards, drawers and wall units. Laminate work surfaces. Electric oven and hob with extractor over. Washing machine, dishwasher and under counter fridge, included in the sale. Electric storage heater. Amtico floor.

Utility area:

Built in storage cupboard. Electric point for AGA if required. Amtico floor.

Stairs to first floor:

Bedroom:

Fitted wardrobes. Loft access. Electric storage heater.

Bathroom:

Panelled bath. WC. Pedestal washbasin. 2 heated towel rails. Hot water cylinder. Electric storage heater.

Outside:

The property is approached through a five bar gate to a generous gravel driveway leading to an open oak framed carport and open garage with storage and door to office.

The attractive, south and west facing gardens are laid mainly to lawn and enclosed by established hedging, a patio area adjoins the rear of the property. A pedestrian gate at the end of the garden adjoins a footpath leading to Breamore marsh and open countryside beyond.

Home office/Store:

Velux window. Power points and electric storage heater. Fitted shelves.

Outgoings:

Council tax band: D Amount payable: 2024/25: £2107.30

Services:

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.