Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

An excellent opportunity to purchase this 2/3 bedroom historic former workhouse in the centre of the Town. Viewing is highly recommended.



This charming former workhouse has been sympathetically modernised to transform it into a three bedroom semi detached home standing in well-tended grounds and benefits from its own private courtyard and store plus workshop. Approaching the property from the path the traditional front door opens to the long, vaulted ceiling entrance hall where doors open to all rooms. The living room is a pleasant space for the owners to relax and has a dual aspect. Adjacent is an office/third bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units and has some built in appliances. The main bedroom is a double and bedroom two/dining room is also a double. The shower room comprises a modern fitted white suite and the adjacent WC has space for laundry appliances. Outside there is a courtyard style garden with two useful outbuildings. In the residents parking area, there is a numbered, allocated space as well as visitor parking spaces.

The Pavilions is located in Fordingbridge, north of the market town of Ringwood. Fordingbridge is a small country town sitting on the banks of the River Avon close to the New Forest. It was recorded in the Doomsday Book and the name has evolved through the years from Forde and Bridge. The first Great Bridge built in medieval times, is upstream from the ford and with its seven graceful arches is a major feature of the town. A perfect view of the bridge is afforded from an 18th Century Public House serving locally sourced food and pleasantly situated on the river bank. The town has superb facilities, as well as an array of independent shops, banks and an excellent health centre, together with highly reputable primary and secondary schools. Other amenities include an attractive children's playground and park, secluded memorial gardens and playing fields, which also provide access to the River Avon and a walk along the riverbank draped with willows and waterside plants. With the New Forest National Park nearby, the town is an ideal stepping stone for further exploration of the thousands of acres of heath and woodland the Forest has to offer. Convenient for commuters to Poole, Bournemouth, Salisbury and Southampton where you will find mainline rail links to London Waterloo plus two international Airports at Bournemouth and Southampton.

New Iron Gates set in the original pillars will open onto this superb refurbishment giving beautiful landscaped private and communal gardens with traditional paths, courtyards and lighting. The original telephone has been restored, as have the railings and gates using local craftsmen ensuring the original features remain.

New Forest District Council. Band B.

Mains electric, water and drainage.

Leasehold 125 years from 2015

Ground rent £250/year

Maintenance/sinking fund £1600/year

Entering Fordingbridge from the A338 passing the park on your left, turn left at the next junction going over the bridge, with The George Pub on your left. At the mini roundabout take the first left exit and continue through the High Street keep right where it merges with Shaftesbury Street take the next right into Bartons Road the development is a short distance on your left.