Highfield Hall, Fordingbridge, SP6

The property

Highfield Hall is a well known and sought after residence offering an exquisite example of a late Victorian Country House built by a local member of the Quaker family, Josiah Reynolds Neave in circa 1866. Highfield Hall served as a cottage hospital in its later years circa 1948 before being lovingly converted into 9 homes in 2002. The building underwent a major refurbishment in 2016 with the roofs being replaced at that time.

Entering the home notice space and offers a wealth of character and charm which follows throughout the property. Entering the property through its own private door, You have a hallway-entrance hall which provides space for coats and shoes and stairs leading to the first floor. The flat is an excellent size from the stairs you have a large landing which gives assess to all the rooms.

The sitting/dining room is a bright and spacious dual-aspect room, enjoying views over the gardens to both the front and rear. A bespoke chandelier adds elegance and character to this generous living space.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully upgraded and comprises a range of matching base and eye-level units, ample work surfaces, and a sink with drainer. Modern and functional, the space also features a state-of-the-art induction hob with a downward draft extractor fan, a built-in larder with bespoke spice racks, and a bespoke butchers block on wheels, offering flexible and practical workspace. Integrated appliances include a built-in microwave and oven with a two-zone cooking feature for energy-efficient cooking, along with a fridge freezer.

Both bedrooms are large double rooms with an abundance of fitted storage. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the main bathroom comprises a three-piece suite including a bath, W.C, and wash hand basin.

Further benefits include gas heating, entry phone access, and allocated parking spaces for each apartment, along with a generous number of visitor spaces. Outside, a large shed is provided for the sole use of this apartment, offering excellent additional storage.

Outside

Highfield Hall is set in extensive private grounds creating beautiful parkland style communal gardens spanning some 2.5 Acres. The main building is approached through an impressive gated entrance with electric operated wrought iron gates opening to a tree-lined driveway that leads to a turning circle at the front of the hall. Each apartment benefits from an allocated parking space and there are numerous visitor parking spaces and a second allocated car parking space can be offered on an annual fee basis of £100. The communal gardens comprise of well-tended areas laid to lawn that feature many mature indigenous trees which are all maintained as part of the annual maintenance charge. The building is extremely well looked after and maintained to ensure the features and character remain.

Location

The property enjoys a delightful rural location approximately 1 mile to the South-West of the Avonside town of Fordingbridge. The town has an array of health, educational and recreational facilities to offer, which include excellent doctors' and dentists' surgeries, reputable primary and secondary schools and a good range of local shops, a library and building society. The road network draws the commercial and employment centres of Salisbury, Southampton, Bournemouth and Poole within day to day striking distance, with mainline railway stations at Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth to London (Waterloo). International airports are at Southampton and Bournemouth. Situated on the fringe of the New Forest National Park, Fordingbridge is the ideal stepping stone for further exploration of the thousands of acres of heath and woodland the forest has to offer.

Information

Tenure: Share Of Freehold
Lease: 101 years remaining (125 years from 2002)
Service Charge: £3990.44 for 2026.
Ground Rent: N/A
Utilities: -Mains Electricity and Mains Gas
Mains Water - Not metered
Mains Drainage

Living/Dining Room

7m x 4.19m

Kitchen

3.19m x 2.43m

Bedroom 1

5.6m x 2.69m

En-suite

1.52m x 1.94m

Bedroom 2

4.58m x 3.08m

Bathroom

1.31m x 2.68m