Burgate, Fordingbridge, SP6

This wonderful home has been greatly improved and extended over the years by the current owners and provides the ultimate in expansive, flexible family living with a great deal of care and thought being lavished on the design and finish. The addition of the detached annexe is ideal for visiting family members or as a holiday rental, a true asset in this desirable location.

The flow and usability of the home are a particular feature and can be adapted to suit both small and large families. The welcoming entrance hall offers access to a useful utility room to the right-hand side, a must for rural living. The lovely, well-appointed kitchen benefits from an array of built-in units and includes an integrated double oven, hob and useful half island, ideal for casual dining. There are two principal reception rooms adjoined by a large opening, offering the choice to be used as either two separate spaces or one large entertaining area. The first of the two rooms encompasses a 21’ dining room with ample room for a large table and chairs and enjoys a warming log burning stove, large double window and stairs leading to the first floor. A step down brings you into the dual aspect, cosy sitting room with a feature brick fireplace, also boasting a log burning stove, and French doors leading out to the garden. Found on the ground floor are two of the three bedrooms, the larger of which is dual aspect and has a lovely built-in fireplace. A family shower room services these bedrooms.

The first floor is dedicated primarily to the awe-inspiring principal suite which is accompanied by a large dressing room, with an array of built-in wardrobes, and is serviced by an en-suite bathroom. A useful study completes the first-floor accommodation.

Annexe

In addition to the main residence, the home benefits from a detached, one-bedroom annexe with a large storage area. On the ground floor is a well-appointed kitchen, large sitting room, a utility room and cloakroom. The bedroom and family shower room are found on the first floor.

This glorious home has been designed and finished to an exacting standard throughout and is perfectly situated for families or professionals alike. It has a rural outlook and position whilst being within easy reach of all major commuter links and highly desirable schools.

Outside

The property boasts a discreet, secluded position set back from the village road. The home is approached via an expansive stone driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the double carport with a useful storage building.

The gardens sit to the front of the home and benefit from a generous degree of privacy and seclusion, set behind established hedged boarders. The garden, amounting to just under 0.3 of an acre, is mainly laid to lawn and enjoys a plethora of mature shrubs and colourful flora.

Situation

The property is located in a small hamlet on the edge of Fordingbridge, a small market town which has a post office, a number of banks and a variety of other shops and a supermarket. Shopping centres and a wider range of amenities are available a short drive away in the cathedral city of Salisbury to the north and Bournemouth to the south. As well as the myriad of leisure opportunities in the New Forest National Park, the property benefits from easy access to Poole, Christchurch and the Solent ports for sailing and water sports.

There are numerous good schools in the area including the prep school Forres Sandle Manor and Moyles Court. There are a number of public and Grammar school options for secondary education within Salisbury including Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School.

The property is also very well placed for commuting to the business centres in Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth, all with good train services to London Waterloo (Soton Parkway 68 minutes).