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Rockbourne, Nr Fordingbridge

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Charming cob cottage
  • Quiet village location
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Large garden of approximately 0.4 acres
  • No forward chain

Description

A charming mid-terrace cottage quietly located within a popular downland village.

Location:

The picturesque village of Rockbourne has a parish church, public house and primary school (Western Downland) which is a feeder school to the Burgate Secondary School & Sixth Form in Fordingbridge. Nearby Sandleheath has a general stores and there is further shopping available in nearby Fordingbridge where there are a number of independent shops and eateries, a supermarket, a building society, public library, medical centre and churches of various denominations. The area is particularly convenient for access to a number of important centres with Salisbury some 10 miles, Ringwood 9 miles, and Jct 1 of the M27 at Cadnam approximately 12 miles via the B3078. Southampton and Bournemouth are some 21 and 20 miles respectively.

The property:

Garden Cottage is a charming, well-maintained mid-terraced cottage of cob construction under a slate roof, sitting in a generous, attractive garden approaching 0.4 acres and adjoining Sweatford Water to the front boundary.

Storm porch and stable door to:

Hall:

Under stairs cupboard. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom:

WC. Washbasin. Radiator.

Sitting room:

Brick fireplace (open fire). Built-in alcove storage and shelving. Radiator.

Kitchen:

Fitted with a range of base cupboards and drawers. Space for Fridge/freezer. Spaces for cooker, slim line dishwasher and washing machine. Cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Door to garden:

Dining room:

Radiator.

Stairs from hall to first floor landing:

Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and shelves.

Bedroom 1:

Fitted wardrobes. Radiator.

Bedroom 2:

Fitted wardrobe. Radiator.

Bathroom:

Panelled bath with power shower fitted. Pedestal washbasin. WC. Heated towel rail.

Outside:

The front garden gently slops to meet Sweatford Water at the front boundary, a Bourne which runs through the village. Laid mainly to lawn and with steps leading to the front door of the cottage. A newly installed oil tank is located to the front of property.
The rear garden is divided into an enclosed garden with patio area adjoining the cottage, a gate leads to a gently sloping lawned area, where there a 2 sheds and a summerhouse. This area is currently unfenced and the adjoining garden is owned by a neighbouring property.

Outgoings:

Council tax band: C Amount payable 2024/25: £1924.93

Services:

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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About Adrian Dowding, Fordingbridge

8-10 Bridge Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH
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Founded in 1994 by Adrian Dowding, we are based in Fordingbridge. The business is now owned and run by Rebecca Hester who worked with Adrian for 16 years before his retirement in 2017. We are proud to work as traditional estate agents, offering exceptional customer service and a caring approach to get the right result for our clients, with the least amount of stress.

We understand that selling your property is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. We take time to understand your requirements and reasons for moving and then work with you to help you achieve them. Throughout the marketing and sale of your property you will be kept informed at every stage. Always contactable, excellent customer service is extremely important to us.

One of our key priorities is to keep in regular contact with you throughout the marketing and sales process. We will, as a matter of course, liaise with solicitors, mortgage brokers and other estate agents throughout the transaction, and provide you with regular progress reports so you are never left in the dark.

Moving can be stressful, whether you have moved many times or if this is your first. We are here to guide you through this sometimes complex process. In our office, you will not only find friendly and professional employees, but people that have a vast understanding of the local market.

We offer a friendly, high quality service with a nurturing, no-nonsense approach - something that resonates with our customers, who come back to us again and again.

We are an integral part of the local community with our office located centrally in the town. It is a hub for current clients and for past customers, who call in regularly for a catch up. You won't find another estate agent with our approach and ethos. We are here to talk to you, to take the time to get to know you and help you move into the home you have always desired.

Whether you are looking to sell or buy, contact us for a free no obligation marketing appraisal or to discuss your requirements on 01425 655333. We promise honest advice and a personal service that is second to none.

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