Godshill Wood, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

A charming 2-bedroom bungalow with scope for enlargement (stpp) nestled into the hillside in the idyllic Godshill Wood location in an established garden of about 0.2 acre.

Occupying a wonderful position in the tranquil, leafy environs of Godshill Wood and enjoying a semi-elevated position, Bluebell Cottage is a charming bungalow nestled in an attractive, established hillside garden of approximately 0.2 acres with direct access onto the open forest. The bungalow has been much improved in recent years, with a replacement bathroom, replacement kitchen, porcelain flooring and renewed decor and the installation of solar and photovoltaic panels. Subject to securing all relevant planning approval and within the parameters of the Small Dwellings Policy there could be scope for enlargement, if required.

Situated within the Western Escarpment Conservation Area of the New Forest National Park, Bluebell Cottage is positioned on a quiet New Forest lane close to the open heath, moor and woodland of Godshill Wood Inclosure and Castle Hill, from which there is access to glorious walking, riding and cycling countryside. The well-regarded communities of Woodgreen and Godshill are both within easy reach and between them supply a number of useful local amenities including a well run community shop at Woodgreen, popular public houses and village halls. Godshill is supported by its close links to Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, where there is a leisure complex, restaurant and shop.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 3 miles) provides a further range of day-to-day health, recreational and educational facilities. An excellent local road network ensures convenient access to Bournemouth, Southampton and the Cathedral City of Salisbury, all of which offer more comprehensive facilities including mainline rail links to London (Waterloo), and it is a short drive across the forest via the B3078 to Junction 1 of the M27 at Cadnam. There are international airports at Bournemouth and Southampton.

A gravelled forest track approaches the property, from which a 5-bar gate opens to an off-road parking area sufficient for 2-3 vehicles and accesses the GARAGE with up and over door. Steps and a separate pathway lead to the principal section of garden and the property.

The garden is principally on the south and east of the bungalow and arranged on various levels as it follows the gradient of the hillside. A gravel terrace immediately adjoins the bungalow with paths leading to the greenhouse and a further terrace alongside the summerhouse. Steps lead down to a further area of garden laid to lawn with gravelled pathways and a further flight of steps, which meander through established shrub beds before reaching the parking area as described above. A pedestrian gate inset to the upper hedged boundary opens directly onto open forest land.

New Forest District Council. Tax band: D. Amount payable 2024/25: £2,136.86p.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Wood fired Rayburn for heating, hot water and cooking. Electric central heating. Solar Thermal (for hot water) and photovoltaic panels. Satellite TV network connection and USB connections in sitting room and bedroom 2.

From Fordingbridge proceed to Godshill. At the Fighting Cocks public house turn left and follow the road down the hill, passing through the ford. Turn first left (sign posted Castle Hill) and continue for approximately 1/2 mile. The pedestrian gate access to Bluebell Cottage will be located on the left hand side forest verge shortly before reaching the gravel lay-by and pillar box.