Shackleton Square, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8AJ

What’s On Offer?
A semi detached house with bundles of character, modern updates and a homely feeling. A perfect balanced lifestyle moments away from The New Forest National Park, but near to shops and amenities. Bransgore is popular amongst buyers looking for a great community near to nature, without wanting to be in the sticks!
This is a proper family home, ready for those with kids, those planning a family and those that want space. The current owners have extended into the loft space, and it was worth it!
It’s a cosy home, but with plenty of space to sprawl out!

Layout.
Through the snazzy composite stable door and into the hallway, you’ll spot reclaimed herringbone flooring, the first of several repurposed features throughout the home. There’s space to kick off your shoes and hang up coats, plus there’s clever pop out storage drawers under the stairs. Douglas Fir doors with stained glass inserts give access to both the kitchen and living room. You’re home.
The kitchen is traditionally separate from the living room, but accessible via a sliding door, so you can keep an eye on the kids and socialise with guests. There’s space for a small table and chairs and the breakfast bar is really handy! With solid wooden worktops, induction hob, two integral ovens, integral dishwasher, wine cooler and space for a fridge-freezer (the existing one can stay), the kitchen has everything needed for busy family life.

The lounge is cosy, but bright thanks to a large window that looks out to the front garden and the communal green beyond. Another tasteful reclaimed feature includes a cast iron radiator, also found elsewhere throughout the home. We love the large log burning stove, which is fully operational and really chucks the heat out! As within the kitchen, you’ll benefit from recessed ceiling speakers, so you can relax with your favourite podcast or host the best parties! Let’s head upstairs…

Three bedrooms on the first floor comprise two larger rooms and the typical box room, that’s large enough for an office/baby room/guest room; there’s actually a custom fold down bed in addition to the home office setup (pictured)! A family bathroom offers a bath with shower over, a heated towel rail, extractor fan plus dual aspect openable windows. This home has a loft conversion, but from the landing, you’d never know…it feels as if it was always like that!

Up the second flight of stairs, you’ll find another surprisingly spacious landing with storage, a bookcase (that can remain), access to eaves storage space, and a window giving plenty of light. We think this would make the perfect reading spot, with space for a chair! A large bedroom offers loads of storage, space for a large bed, a Velux window plus another big window overlooking the rear garden and the nearby New Forest tree canopy. The owners specifically designed the shower room on this level as a separate room and NOT an ensuite. It’s more useful for the whole family this way and just as close to the bedroom. The shower room is also surprisingly spacious, with a full size shower, large opening window, masses of storage (the combination boiler is also tucked away here) PLUS it acts as a utility space, with plumbing for a washer dryer (can remain) and space to stack standalone units if required. Genius!

Outside.
To the front, a driveway extends from the pavement, down the side of the house and is large enough for two vehicles. There’s plenty of scope to extend the parking into the front garden for those with more vehicles, but on-road parking isn’t a problem here either. The front garden is mature, with a lawn and shrub boarders that provide privacy from the already peaceful culture de sac. A secure side gate leads around to the rear garden...let’s head round.
Through that gate and past the wood store, you’ll be on the patio where the custom outside kitchen is. With cooking space and storage for your BBQ, pizza oven and more, it’s the result of a clever lockdown project! Above the bistro set and bench is a wooden and polycarbonate lean to covering that feeds rain water into a water butt- crucial for the extensive vegetable garden! The sellers have established a very healthy fruit and vegetable garden, so new buyers can pop outside and grab some no-miles fruit for breakfast!

The garden receives sun throughout the day, without baking the living space and the owners have been successful with their crops yield...green fingered buyers will be in their element! There’s also two decent sized brick built storage sheds for bikes, tools and messy sports equipment!
We love this garden- it feels proportional to the house and plenty large enough for families, entertainers and gardeners alike, without becoming too much maintenance!

This Home Pairs Well With...
Families wanting space to work from home, house kids and also retain some peace and quiet. It’s for those that want some character in their home, a well-built structure and a traditional downstairs layout. It’s for buyers wanting to be on their New Forest dog walk within minutes.

The Location? Idyllic.
This home sits within a neighbourhood of families that actually know and look out for each other- all too rare these days! Residents of Bransgore have easy access to several respected schools, popular pubs, shops, a pharmacy, and great coffee sports. With the New Forest right on your doorstep, and Brockenhurst, Christchurch and Lymington all but a short drive away, it’s no wonder why people absolutely love living here. Shackleton Square residents benefit from a large private green that’s maintained by the owners (it’s only £60/year!) and is great for picnics, family time and neighbourhood gatherings!

Agent Note:
All rooms have a hardwired connected alarm system for both smoke and carbon monoxide. The smart Nest system connects to your phone/tablet via an app, alerts you where smoke is detected within the home and can even disable the boiler in an emergency. Peace of mind!
Other hidden, but super useful tech includes the sound system within the ground floor ceilings, with is perfect for hosting, parties and relaxing of an evening.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: TBC
Council Tax Band: D

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