Ashley Common Road, Ashley, New Milton, BH25

A beautifully presented four/five-bedroom detached character home, set within a secluded west-facing garden and offering generous off-road parking. Conveniently situated within level walking distance of local amenities, this charming property combines period features with spacious and versatile accommodation, making it an ideal family home.

THE PROPERTY

Upon entering the property, you are immediately welcomed by its characterful features, including high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The entrance porch provides a practical space for coats and shoes before leading into the welcoming reception hallway, where doors provide access to the ground floor accommodation and stairs rise to the upper floors.

Positioned at the front of the property is the attractive sitting room, a well-proportioned square room featuring a beautiful bay window, feature fireplace and ample space for a range of lounge furniture, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Adjacent to the entrance hall is the formal dining room, another elegant reception room benefitting from a feature fireplace, bay window and south-facing patio doors opening onto a private side garden. Double doors lead through to the family room, creating a wonderful open-plan flow while still allowing the rooms to be separated when required.

The family room opens seamlessly into the kitchen, with an additional door providing access directly from the hallway. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, inset sink beneath a window, integrated appliances and a useful breakfast bar.

To the rear of the property, the kitchen extends into a superb living and dining area spanning the full width of the house, with two sets of patio doors opening onto the west-facing rear garden, creating an excellent space for entertaining and family living. Also on the ground floor is a useful storage cupboard housing the boiler.

The first-floor landing provides access to three generous bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a spacious double room overlooking the front of the property, complete with a feature fireplace and a large en-suite shower room comprising a walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Bedroom two is another excellent double bedroom positioned at the rear of the property, benefitting from built-in wardrobes, a feature fireplace and a pleasant southerly aspect. Bedroom three is also a comfortable double room with built-in wardrobes and views over the rear garden.

The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC, with a window providing natural light.

Stairs rise to the second floor providing a further generous double bedroom together with an additional room, ideal as a fifth bedroom, nursery or home office. Both rooms enjoy natural light, and there is also access to useful loft storage from the landing.

OUTSIDE 

To the front of the property is a generous gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Mature hedging creates an excellent degree of privacy and complements the attractive frontage. The rear garden enjoys a desirable westerly aspect and has been designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Immediately adjoining the property is a spacious decked seating area accessed directly from the family room and kitchen, leading onto a low-maintenance garden incorporating areas of lawn. The garden is enclosed by fencing and mature hedging, offering a high level of privacy and security. In addition, there is a delightful south-facing side garden, providing a further secluded seating area to enjoy throughout the day. 

THE SITUATION 

New Milton sits in a prime location, with the New Forest just 2.5 miles to the north and Barton on Sea to the south. This thriving market town attracts families, drawn by its strong sense of community, excellent range of facilities, mainline railway station, and highly regarded schools.

There are several acclaimed independent schools nearby, including Durlston Court and Ballard School, both rated Excellent. State education is equally well served, with New Milton Infant School judged Outstanding, New Milton Junior School rated Good, and Arnewood School rated Good, with an Outstanding 16–19 study programme. The town centre offers an excellent selection of shops, including a traditional butcher and bakery, M&S Food, and a long-established quality department store. Leisure facilities include an arts centre with a varied programme of performances and workshops, a health and sports centre with a swimming pool, a recreation ground, and a skatepark. Dining options are equally diverse, ranging from gastropubs such as The Cliff House and relaxed coastal dining at Pebble Beach, to the renowned The Kitchen,

the restaurant and cookery school at Chewton Glen Country House Hotel, overseen by TV chef James Martin. New Milton expanded following the arrival of the railway in the late nineteenth century, with direct train services to London taking around two hours. As a result, the town offers a varied mix of property, including character homes, modern family houses on tree-lined avenues, and substantial country properties bordering the New Forest.