Hyde, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

Occupying an elevated, private position in the sought after village of Hyde, a unique 3-bedroom Victorian house with adjoining cob cottage set in delightful gardens of approximately 0.6 acre.

As the name suggests, Hillcrest is located in a semi-elevated, hillside position overlooking its delightful, private gardens set in the centre of the sought-after New Forest village of Hyde. The property comprises an intriguing blend of a 3-bedroom Victorian house with an adjoining, older part-cob cottage linked via a lovely timber and glazed garden room, all of which combines to create a versatile home that could suit multi-generational living or extended family life. There is scope to refresh and modernise both the cottage and principal dwelling and create and enjoy a home of much character and individuality. The versatile nature of the property is further enhanced by an excellent double garage with a sizeable studio room over and the house sits in a lovely mature, tiered garden that totals apporoximately 0.6 acre.

Hillcrest occupies a peaceful and private position in the centre of the sought after New Forest village of Hyde, within close walking distance of the open heathland of Hyde Common. Hyde is one of several peaceful hamlets and villages located in the uppermost north western corner of the New Forest National Park, where ponies and donkeys frequent the village lanes and open forest. There is a a highly regarded primary school, garden shop and the appealing Potting Shed cafe, whilst across the Common neighbouring Frogham has a popular public house and village hall. Fordingbridge (approx. 1.5 miles) and Ringwood (approx. 6 miles) have an excellent range of local shops, health centres and reputable state primary and secondary schools, with Moyles Court and Forres Sandle Manor serving the private sector.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Those seeking outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful location and the glorious walking, riding and cycling countryside on the door step at Hyde Common and Abbotswell. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

From the track, a 5 bar gate opens to a gravelled parking area with access to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE with twin set of double wooden doors. Power and light is connected and a set of external wooden steps lead up to:

STUDIO
4 skylights. Power and light connected. Laminate floor.

SHOWER ROOM
Tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Laminate floor.

The private garden plot extends to approximately 0.6 acre with the bulk of the garden situated predominantly to the front of the property where it follows the gradient of the hillside away from the house. A front terrace and gravelled area provides excellent spots for seating and outdoor entertaining and dining, with steps down to an initial area of lawn that is attractively bound and interspersed by mature shrub planting and trees. The lawn follows the downward gradient of the hill, again passing through mature shrub beds and pockets of mature trees, leading to a further area of lawn at the bottom of the garden where there is a small stream and the plant life comprises a mixture of reeds, fern and grasses.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band G for principal residence. Tax Band A for the Cob Cottage (when occupied).

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating to main dwelling. Private drainage (septic tank) to main dwelling and Klargester treatment system to cottage and studio.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling south on the A338. After approximately 1 mile turn left at the Hyde/Bickton crossroads (signposted Hyde). Follow the road, passing over the cattle grid and ascending the hill to Hyde. Turn right onto Hungerford Hill and turn first left into the gravel track. The gated entrance and parking area to the property will be located after a short distance on the left hand side.

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