Property description
A substantial four bedroom bungalow with an array of outbuildings situated upon Canada Road, within easy walking distance of the local amenities and the open New Forest.
Owners Comments
“The convenience of Stella Maris to the pub, the open New Forest and the Wellow amenities including the village hall where I have enjoyed so much community spirit have been invaluable to me.”
“Canada Common is just beautiful. Miles of open countryside and stunning scenery.”
Introduction
This detached bungalow offers spacious accommodation requiring some updating set within a generous plot approaching 1/4 acre. Located in the popular village of West Wellow on one of its premier locations, Stella Maris offers versatile living space and private gardens and enjoys the most convenient of positions with the potential to rearrange or extend its current accommodation.
Within the gardens is a workshop, games room and study in addition to a heated swimming pool and fish pond and provides varied garden areas to suit the most avid of gardeners.
Description
A hardwood door opens into the entrance hall which hosts a large airing cupboard and an inner bathroom. The kitchen is a spacious L shaped room comprising a range of eye and base level units with granite effect worktops and space for various appliances. There is space for a breakfast table and the dual aspect gives a bright and airy feel. An inner lobby leads to the cloakroom, larder and direct garden access. The long sitting/dining room is also dual aspect and is centred upon a stone fireplace with inset woodburning stove and display recess. A stone bar separates the two areas, the rear element of which can serve as a dining room or study. A door opens into a single storey extension comprising master bedroom which offers bright and light accommodation with a large picture window overlooking the garden and a slide patio door to the covered and decked veranda. The bedroom features fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower cubicle. Bedroom two has a front aspect whilst bedroom three can also be utilised as a dining room with hatch to the kitchen. Bedroom four is a single room but would also provide for an excellent dressing room or study.
Outside
The property is approached via a five bar gate with a tarmacadam driveway offering parking for several vehicles and a lawned area, well stocked with flowers, shrubs and a fish pond. Double gates to the side open into a large car port which extends to a workshop hosting bin and log storage with a recently installed oil tank which previously served an Aga.
The rear of the garden is of excellent dimensions with a wealth of outbuildings and garden features culminating in an attractive and secluded lawned area to the rear. Adjacent to the house is a large covered and decked veranda offering an ideal entertainment venue with space for a hot tub. There is also a walled and fenced swimming pool with terrace and barbecue area also hosting a pump room. A brick cabin with double glazing hosts a games room and this extends to an office and workshop area. The garden features something for everyone with a ‘grow your own’ area of raised sleeper borders, greenhouse and timber shed. Decked pathway and bridges meander through the garden across well stocked ponds to the summer house and a large lawn offering various shrubs and fruit trees and an additional timber store.
Location
Canada Road is a premier address which lies on the south west fringes of the sought after village of West Wellow, and has now become recognised as a hamlet in itself and which leads directly onto the picturesque Canada Common and the open forest. Extensive day to day amenities are extremely well provided for and include a post office, convenience store, butchers, grocers, bakery, hardware shop, pharmacy, hairdressers, primary school, church, garage and choice of public houses all of which are within walking distance. The location is also ideal for those requiring good access onto main roads, motorways and rail links, whilst Romsey, Lyndhurst, Salisbury, Southampton and Winchester are all only a short drive away.
Agents Notes
The property is served by mains drainage and recently installed electric heating.
Directions
From our office in West Wellow head towards Salisbury on the A36 and take the first exit at the roundabout into Canada Road. Stella Maris can be found approximately 150 yards on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- A four bedroom detached bungalow
- A host of outbuildings
- Approaching 1/4 acre of gardens
- A popular residential location within walking distance of Canada Common and miles of Open Forest
- Potential for extension and refurbishment, subject to planning permission