Property description
Occupying the most attractive of settings, encompassed by open countryside, this elegant Victorian country cottage enjoys splendid gardens and paddocks extending to 2.3 acres.
Owners Comments
\"The Cottage offers a most wonderful setting that has never stopped being the source of so much enjoyment with spectacular views and a variety of active wildlife.\"
\"Although surrounded by open countryside, the accessibility of The Cottage is ideal, within walking distance of many village amenities, the New Forest countryside and still convenient to Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton.\"
Introduction
Believed to have origins dating back to 1850 and retaining much of its period charm, the cottage benefits from versatile and well proportioned accommodation centred around an super extended and well presented kitchen breakfast room with three additional reception rooms.
'The Cottage' is beautifully positioned to take advantage of the attractive surroundings with wonderful views from every aspect, beyond its well maintained grounds to open farmland and the New Forest beyond. With a triple stable block, four enclosed paddocks and excellent immediate riding towards the open New Forest there is much opportunity for the equestrian enthusiast as well as a traditional family home.
Although enjoying a delightful rural setting, the property is ideally positioned on the fringes of the popular villages of Landford and Hamptworth within the National Park which both provide a range of attractive amenities within easy walking distance including the revered Cuckoo Inn, The Hamptworth Golf and Country Club, the excellent New Forest school, village hall and comprehensive local shop with Post Office.
Description
A hardwood doors opens to the entrance hall and staircase to the first floor. Stripped pine latch doors open into the two adjacent reception rooms which are the sitting and dining rooms. The sitting room is delightful, typically cottage in style with a dual aspect, centred upon an iron fireplace. There is a large understairs recess currently hosting a piano and a small understairs cupboard. The dining room is of good proportions and accesses the inner hall and sun room. The inner hall provides direct garden access as well as to the downstairs cloakroom and the kitchen living room which is beautifully bright and triple in aspect with delightful views from each. The kitchen area is equipped with a range of base level units with tiled worktops and a brick surround to the Rangemaster electric stove where there remains a flue if required for a Rayburn/Aga. There is generous storage as well as a large useful pantry. The dining area offers ample space for a sizeable table and chairs and is supplemented by a substantial utility room which houses further storage and plumbing for appliances.
On the first floor are four bedrooms, each enjoying attractive views over open countryside. The guest bedroom features wardrobe space and a well presented ensuite bathroom whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by the spacious family bathroom comprising a white suite and separate shower cubicle.
Outside
The property is approached via a five bar gate and gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles. The paddocks and garden encompass the house and there are spectacular views from every aspect. The formal gardens are beautifully maintained, enclosed by mature hedgerow and feature pretty flower borders and lawns studded with trees. There are four main paddocks enclosed by post and rail fencing with a smaller paddock accessing the triple stable block and hardstanding area. Adjacent to the stabling is a large store and tractor shed.
Location
The village of Hamptworth is a quintessential Wiltshire village set within the fringes of the New Forest National Park enjoying a revered village pub, stunning golf and country club and beautiful surrounding countryside of Langley Wood and open forest. The neighbouring village of Landford offers a well stocked farm shop with traditional local amenities including a highly regarded primary school and Hamptworth is also within catchment of the outstanding Salisbury Grammar schools. The village has excellent commuter links with the A36 and M27 providing access to Salisbury and Southampton with a fast London rail link to London Waterloo from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway.
Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating and private drainage.
Property Features :
- Attractive four bedroom period cottage
- Garden extending to 2.3 acres incorporating stabling and paddocks
- Stunning New Forest setting with delightful views
- Walking distance of a host of amenities
- Spacious extended kitchen breakfast room