Martin, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

Situated in the picturesque village of Martin, an opportunity to acquire a striking Georgian house in need of complete renovation, set in grounds of approximately 4.3 acres. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Arguably one of the most striking houses in the village, Shelleys is a classically styled detached house believed to date from the Georgian years of the early 1800s. Possessing a varied heritage, it served as the village grocery and post office for a number of years during the first half of the 20th Century. Traditional symmetrical receptions rooms flanking a central entrance hall have been enhanced with later albeit still historical side and rear extensions that added a third reception room, utility and store rooms with an enlarged bedroom suite on the first floor. The house now requires complete restoration and represents a rare opportunity to renovate an impressive house that carries the potential to become a fine family home. The house sits to the front of mature grounds that extend to approximately 4.36 acres including a lovely single, open paddock that enjoys a glorious view of Martin All Saints Church.

The picturesque village of Martin nestles within the rolling countryside of the Cranborne Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and International Dark Skies Reserve, where a network of country paths and bridle ways access lovely walking and riding countryside across Martin Down. An active and welcoming community, Martin is well supported by a village hall, from which a community shop is run, and a church, and the neighbouring village of Damerham (approx 3 miles) has a reputable primary school, garage and popular public house.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 7 miles) has a range of health, educational, shopping and recreational services sufficient to cater for most day to day needs and the Cathedral City of Salisbury, which offers a broader range of facilities including reputable state and private schooling, is almost equidistant via the A354. Beyond Fordingbridge the A338 and B3078 provide ready access to Bournemouth and Southampton respectively with the latter linking with Junction 1 of the M27. The New Forest National Park is approximately 8 miles to the east, sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and there is a good choice of local golf clubs including Salisbury and Tollard Royal.

The property is approached through a 5-bar gated entrance that opens to a driveway that runs to the side and rear of the house, where there is ample parking and turning space and access to the pair of attached SINGLE GARAGES, each with double doors. Alongside the principal entrance is a track that passes alongside the garden and leads to the PADDOCK which is accessed via a 5-bar gate.

The garden lies predominantly to the side and rear of the house and is laid to lawn with mature shrub beds and a variety of trees, providing a high degree of privacy. To the north lies the level paddock which is enclosed by a combination of fencing and runs alongside Martin All Saints Church, of which there is a lovely view. The grounds extend to approximately 4.3 acres of which approximately 0.69 acre is garden and approximately 3.67 acres is paddock.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band G.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Leave Fordingbridge and proceed to the village of Damerham. Upon entering the village pass The Compasses public house and cross the small bridge, turning immediately right into the High Street (sign posted Martin). Continue out of Damerham for approximately 3 miles and enter Martin. Follow the road into the village and the house will be located on the right hand side shortly before the Village Hall.