6 bedroom village house for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a pair of 3-bedroom semi-detached cottages in the heart of the pretty village of Rockbourne, each set in a generous garden plot.

1 & 2 Yonge Cottages are a pair of attractive semi-detached cottages of traditional red brick elevation dating from the late Victorian years. The cottages occupy a semi-elevated position set well back from the village through road in a semi-elevated position, approached via a shared access driveway.

1 Yonge Cottages
The cottage sits in an established, very well-maintained garden plot of approximately 0.36 acre that slopes on a gentle gradient down to the roadside, and there is a detached brick outhouse shared with No. 2 Yonge Cottages for storage. The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating and recently replaced double-glazed windows and is generally in well maintained condition, albeit with slightly dated décor. We understand the cottage is currently let out on a protected tenancy to the current occupant(s) without the right to succession dating from 1974, which does not include the full extent of the garden, which will provide a regular income stream. Various necessary improvements have recently been completed that include underpinning of the front corner of the house and installation of a firewall.

2 Yonge Cottages
The cottage is accessed via the shared driveway that passes to the rear of No. 1 and opens to a parking and turning area. There is again a generous garden plot of approximately 0.23 acre to the south and west of the cottage as well as an oil-fired central heating system and replacement double-glazed windows. Having been the subject of various improvements in recent years, the cottage is presented in very good decorative condition. We understand the cottage is currently let out on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and there is a valid planning consent for a 2-storey rear extension (App. No. 23/11240). Further details are available online at newforest.gov.uk.
In addition, we understand there may be scope to put a small home office in the garden or utilise the existing brick outbuildings for an alternative purpose, subject to securing planning permission.

The sought after Downland village of Rockbourne sits amidst lovely rolling countryside, much of which is a designated Conservation Area. Rockbourne is home to a thriving community that benefits from a reputable primary school - which is within close walking distance - a village hall, a church and popular public house. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (4 miles) provides a comprehensive range of day to day services, including schooling, a medical/health centre, a good range of local shops, a building society and a library.

The excellent communications network allows ready access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; all have mainline rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two. A myriad of footpaths and bridleways exist in the surrounding area and there is magnificent out-riding to be had on Whitsbury Downs; the contrasting moor, heath and woodland of the New Forest is approximately four miles to the East.

New Forest District Council.
1 Yonge Cottages - Tax Band D.
2 Yonge Cottages - Tax Band D.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating to 1 & 2 Yonge Cottages.We are advised that the loft insulation of both properties has recently been upgraded.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling towards Sandleheath and Damerham on the B3078. Upon reaching Sandleheath, turn right at the crossroads (sign posted Rockbourne) and proceed into the village. The entrance to the cottages will be found after the War Memorial on the left hand side.