Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

A charming Grade II listed 4 bedroom cottage situated on the edge of the desirable village of Rockbourne with a delightful established garden of just under 1/3 acre.

A most attractive wisteria clad Grade II listed cottage believed to date from the 17th Century with later 18th and 20th Century additions of traditional red brick elevation, originally under a thatched roof, which was replaced in 1952 with the tiled roof of today. The cottage exudes considerable character and a tangible sense of history can be seen in a multitude of features including numerous ceiling and wall beams, two inglenook fireplaces, and ledged internal doors. The current owners have carried out a number of improvements and reconfiguration work during their time in residence, including an improved, redecorated kitchen/breakfast room, a reconfigured principal bedroom and bathroom, general redecoration and replacement flooring, a renewed oil tank and a replacement treatment plant private drainage system and under the terms of Planning Application 21/11615 there is consent to create an en suite in the main bedroom. The lovely garden extends to approximately 0.3 acre and has been attractively landscaped to incorporate sweeping lawns and a generous south facing terrace.

The sought after Downland village of Rockbourne sits amidst lovely rolling countryside, much of which is a designated Conservation Area. Rockbourne is home to a thriving community that benefits from a reputable primary school - which is within walking distance - a village hall, a church and popular, community-run public house, The Rose & Thistle.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 4 miles) provides a comprehensive range of day to day services, including schooling within both the state and private sector, a medical/health centre, a good range of local shops, a building society , a cinema, a selection of restaurants and a library. The excellent communications network allows ready access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; all have mainline rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two. A myriad of footpaths and bridleways exist in the surrounding area and there is magnificent out-riding to be had on near-by Whitsbury Downs; the contrasting moor, heath and woodland of the New Forest is approximately five miles to the East.

A gated driveway gives access to a parking area immediately in front of a pair of single GARAGES with up and over doors, with light in both and power in one. Alongside the left hand garage is a further area of parking on concrete hardstanding, ideal for a small boat or motor home.

The house stands on the edge of its plot of 0.3 acres and takes full advantage of the attractive outlook over the garden that enjoys a southerly aspect. A full width paved patio leads onto the GARDEN which has been attractively landscaped to incorporate sweeping lawns offset by a variety of established trees and shrubs, flower beds with perennial and herbaceous plants along with spring bulbs and a SUMMERHOUSE. In addition there is a greenhouse and the garden is enclosed by hedging and fencing.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band: G.

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via newly installed (2024) water treatment plant.

Leave Fordingbridge High Street travelling West on the B3078 (sign posted Sandleheath). Enter Sandleheath and pass the village shop. Turn right at the crossroads (sign posted Rockbourne). Proceed past the right hand turning to Whitsbury and turn next right whereupon Staddles will be located on the right hand side.