Sandleheath, Fordingbridge, SP6

The Property

Set within a generous plot with an established garden, this cottage has undergone a full refurbishment, with a recent extension, and is situated in an enviable location in the sought-after village Sandleheath, Hampshire. Within walking distance to a fantastic primary school, countryside walks, this property has everything for the perfect rural family lifestyle.

Entering the home, you are welcomed by a entrance hall, with stairs leading to the first floor and door to the living room. The separate living room is located to the front of the property and is a good size with a large window over looking the front garden and countryside, making this room extremely bright and airy. The living room makes a great snug for those winter nights, with a feature open fire place. Leading to the rear of the property you are greeted by a truly stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/living area which is the social hub of the home. The rear and side of the property has been extended and benefits from bi-fold doors which flow into the rear garden, with floor-to-celling windows providing great natural light and views towards the rear aspect. This area has been well-designed and offers ample space with multiple living areas including dining/Living room with feature log burner. From the dining area there is a further reception room which is currently utilised as a study.

The bespoke kitchen has been hand crafted and would easily suit in a multi-million pound property. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units and ample work surface areas. The kitchen has space for both freestanding and Integrated appliances including a modern fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and space for a large rangemaster style cooker with extractor above. There is also a feature 2 metre plus island unit with a contemporary wrap-around quartz work surfaces with 5-in-1 Quooker tap, and further base units for additional storage.

Leading from the kitchen is the utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, further work surface areas with sink and wall and base units, and a double glazed door leading to the side of the property. The ground floor is concluded with a convenient cloakroom offering a low level WC and wash hand basin.

The first floor has the benefit from three double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large walk in wardrobe and luxury en-suite with feature vaulted ceilings above. The en-suite has a double width walk in shower wash basin and WC. The spacious and beautiful family bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Further selling points to this amazing home is under-floor heating to the ground floor, modern double glazing throughout, and character features with bespoke modern fixtures and fittings

The Location

The village of Sandleheath is located on the Western outskirts of Fordingbridge, less than 1.5 miles from the town centre. Fordingbridge has an array of local services to cater for everyday needs including a range of shops, churches, a building society, a library and an excellent health centre. There is also schooling at primary and secondary levels in the form of Fordingbridge Infants and Junior school and Burgate Secondary School and Sixth Form. The Prep school of Forres Sandle Manor is on the edge of Sandleheath and Moyles Court is nearby. Fordingbridge is well placed for access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton. All provide main line rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two. The New Forest National Park is 3.6 miles to the East. Excellent walking and riding abounds, as do many good opportunities for golf and fishing and there is a tennis club in the village of Sandleheath.

Sandleheath also has a village shop, a uniting church (Anglicans and Methodists) with a church hall which hosts local societies as does the village hall which occupies the old Anglican Church. The village Common hosts a number of events including an annual fete.

Ashburn House is situated along a short drive over the Common to which it has direct access – ideal for dog walkers. Within a short walk is the village allotments and the school bus stop.

Living Room

3.5m x 3.7m

Study

3.35m x 2.4m

Dining Room

3.8m x 4.66m

Kitchen

3.58m x 4.32m

Ulility Room

1.8m x 2.5m

WC

1.3m x 2.05m

Bedroom 1

3.2m x 4.18m

Walk In Wardrobe

1.5m x 2.8m

En- Suite

3.15m x 1.85m

Bedroom 2

3.5m x 3.71m

Bedroom 3

2.3m x 3.56m

Bath

2.2m x 2.75m

Garden

Leading to the outside of the property. The property has a path leading to the front of the property. The front garden has flora and shrub boarders and is enclosed by wooden fencing. There is access to the rear of the property from the right hand side.
The rear garden is large and south facing. From the rear of the property you have a large patio which makes the perfect spot for a morning coffee, evening glass of wine and BBQ's. The remaining garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrub boarders. To the rear of the garden is off road parking for at least two cars.