Thatchers Lane, Shirley, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23

Available to the market with No Forward Chain - A rare and unique opportunity to purchase a chalet bungalow with extensive outbuildings, offering in excess of 2,800sqft in total. The property is set on a truly delightful plot of approximately half an acre of landscaped ground and gardens. Situated in a sought-after hamlet on the outskirts of Bransgore village, surrounded by rolling countryside. This extremely versatile property would benefit from a programme of modernisation/reconfiguration or could alternatively be rebuilt (STPP).

THE SITUATION

The village of Bransgore lies on the edge of the New Forest, within easy reach by car of popular beaches and the towns of Christchurch and Bournemouth. The village boasts a well regarded primary school, sports field and children's playground, as well as many woodland walks. The nearby picturesque village of Burley boasts a range of boutique shops, a dispensing GP surgery and two public houses. Burley also enjoys an active village community with a village hall, cricket club and a popular 9 hole golf course. The sailing centres of Lymington and Christchurch are both nearby with Lymington also offering a ferry service to the Isle of Wight. The larger coastal cities of Bournemouth and Southampton are both easily accessible, as is the Cathedral City of Winchester. Bournemouth boasts an international airport with an increasing number of national and international destinations, as does Southampton.

THE PROPERTY

Dating back to the 1960’s, this wonderful chalet bungalow offers three good-sized bedrooms and fantastic, spacious living accommodation.

An enclosed porch gives access to a large entrance hall which houses a cloaks cupboard, WC with hand wash basin, a separate shower room, airing cupboard and the staircase leading up to the first floor. The two-ground floor double bedrooms are situated to the front of the property, both with ample space for wardrobes, bedroom three also benefits from a double aspect.

The sitting room is a naturally bright and airy room, an abundance of natural light is provided through glass sliding doors which lead out to the terrace and garden beyond. The sitting room features a marble effect feature fireplace with an electric fire and gives further access into the separate breakfast room and dining room.

The kitchen is fully fitted with base and wall level units, a conventional oven and electric hob and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen, is a useful utility space which incorporates a WC and houses the boiler, with an external door leading to the side of the property. From the kitchen, there is access to the breakfast room which in turn, leads into the dining room. The dining room also features large glass sliding doors, flooding the room with natural light and providing access to the terrace.

A staircase leads to the first floor and principal bedroom which has two large Velux windows, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

The property is approached through a timber gate, leading to a shingle drive providing off-road parking for several vehicles, from here access is also provided to the large detached double garage.

A brick archway, which is set between the garage and the property, leads to a paved area which houses the oil tank. Here, there is also an additional outdoor seating area and access to the outbuildings.

There is a lawned area situated to the front of the property that wraps around the side of the property. The side and rear gardens are of a generous size and are mainly laid to lawn, complimented by a generous raised terrace area which would be ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. The property is bordered by mature hedgerow, creating a great sense of privacy and seclusion.

The beautiful rear garden is divided into different areas of lawn with large mature plant beds and features a trickling stream running through the back of the garden.