3 bedroom detached house for sale

An enchanting 3-bedroom thatched cottage set in grounds of approximately 1.6 acres in the tranquil hamlet of Harbridge.

Believed to date back some 300 years, Forest Side is an extremely pretty thatched cottage of traditional red brick elevation with a timber clad extension standing in lovely grounds of approximately 1.6 acres in the peaceful hamlet of Harbridge. The cottage was extended about 35 years ago and has been very well maintained by the current owners during their tenure, who have maintained the heritage and original character of the cottage, which is evidenced by a marvellous fireplace in the sitting and dining rooms and a number of exposed beams. The cottage stands in established, private gardens that adjoin a paddock which benefits from separate road access and the ground total approximately 1.6 acres.

The rural hamlet of Harbridge sits peacefully within the Avon Valley, set amidst farmland and situated mid-way between the Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 3.5 miles North) and the market town of Ringwood (approx. 4 miles South). Both have an excellent range of shops, health centres, recreational facilities, as well as reputable state primary and secondary schools, with Moyles Court and Forres Sandle Manor serving the private sector.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338, A31 and M27, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance and there are mainline rail services from all three (journey times between 90 minutes and 71 minutes) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

For the outdoor enthusiast, Ringwood Forest and the New Forest National Park are close to hand, offering exceptional walking, riding and cycling opportunites; the South Coast is within convenient reach for those with sailing interests and there are golf clubs at nearby Somerley, Bramshaw, and Moors Valley.

The front of the property is approached via a 5-bar wooden gate that opens to a gravelleed parking and turning area and provides access to the DOUBLE GARAGE with twin double doors, power and light connected and a personal door to the side. Adjoining the garage is a covered CAR PORT/STORE. On the opposite side of the driveway is an open fronted TRACTOR/LOG STORE.

The delightful gardens are an undoubted highlight of the property. To the front of the cottage a pedestrian gate leads to an area of lawn that continues to the side and rear of the property. The principal section of garden is located on the westerly elevation of the cottage, where a patio area is accessed from the conservatory. Beyond the patio is an expanse of level lawn featuring an attractive pond and rockery and the lawn is bound by and interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. At the bottom of the garden is a small brook, dividing the garden from two PADDOCKS, one of which has the benefit of a separate vehicular entrance onto the approach lane.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band F.

Mains water supplied via neighbouring North End Farm and mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage system.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in a Southerly direction on the A338. Upon entering Ibsley turn right (sign posted Harbridge) and cross over the river, following the road into the village. Pass by the church and after a short distance turn right into Churchfield Lane. Follow the lane and turn left at the first junction to Harbridge Green. Forest Side will be found after a short distance on the right hand side.