Large Colonial style 5 bedroom bungalow set in approximately 13.6 acres with woodland, former swimming pool, tennis court and fishing rights on the River Allen. On the market for the first time in over 40 years, the property is now in need of full renovation. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Ashford Water is a wonderfully impressive, substantial Colonial style bungalow that has come to the market for the first time in over 40 years. In need of full renovation, it provides a fantastic opportunity to create a spacious and private family home in a peaceful, secluded location, whether that is via a comprehensive overhaul of the existing dwelling or redevelopment and creation of a bespoke residence (subject to all relevant planning permission). The property sits serenely in its 13.58 acres and the principal rooms - including an unusual oval shaped drawing room - enjoy a high level of natural light and sun courtesy of a southerly aspect that encompasses the garden and water meadow beyond. The current layout is extremely well-balanced between an array of living and entertaining rooms, generous bedrooms and former staff quarters, that could offer scope for an annexe. The grounds include a former swimming pool with enclosure, tennis court and a mixture of garden, woodland and water meadow that runs to the River Allen.

Ashford Water is dicreetly located at the far end of a private drive in the sylvan setting of Reeves Copse, a wonderfully secluded location on the very edge of Sandleheath. Sandleheath is a thriving community home to a village shop, a village hall that hosts numerous community events including the monthly 'Bricklayer's Arms', a church, tennis club and scout hall. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 1 1/2 miles) offers a wider range of shops, a building society, a library, a choice of restaurants and public houses, and an excellent health centre. The local area has a large variety of reputable schools in both the state and private sectors and a bus runs through the village serving the Fordingbridge schools.

The local road network supplies convenient access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton, all of which provide mainline links to London. There are international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth which are both within a 30 minute drive. The surrounding countryside provides myriad walking, riding and cycling opportunities via numerous paths and bridle ways, whilst the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East.

Ashford Water is approached along a long, lit tarmac drive which splits to form a front drive that diverts through Reeves Copse and leads to the gravel area at the impressive front of the property and a secondary, rear drive that leads to the back door and DOUBLE GARAGE block with electric up and over doors.

The impressive grounds comprise a mixture of lightly populated copse of predominantly oak woodland to the north of the house and lawn with large raised pond and water meadow to the south. Immediately adjacent to the rear of the house is a large flag stone terrace with steps down to the lawn. The water meadow leads to the River Allen, for which the house enjoys fishing rights. There is a former swimming pool with pool house/changing room and entertaining space and a former hard-surface tennis court to the east of the house, all of which are in need comprehensive maintenance/replacement. There is also a tractor shed, large chicken coop, greenhouses, and water well.

AGENT’S NOTE
Please be advised that the owner of the adjoining land to the East has a Right of Way part-way over the entrance drive to access their land.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band H.

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. PV solar panels serving the house and solar thermal panels serving the swimming pool.

From our offices in Fordingbridge turn into the High Street, continuing along Shaftesbury Street which in turn becomes Station Road. At the mini roundabout continue straight over for another couple of miles to the village of Sandleheath. Just before the village stores, turn left into Scats Lane and first left again onto an unmade track. Proceed through the 5 bar gate and follow the drive, crossing over a cattle grid. Ashford Water will be found at the far end of the drive.

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