Property description

Owners Comments
\"Our family have lived at Ten Acres for generations and we have enjoyed the private open expanse it offers along with the regular visitors which include many deer and a resident barn owl.\"

Agents Comments
\"This is the first Acres has ever come to the market. Its unique versatility and excellent plot make it the most interesting of homes.\"

Introduction
Ten Acres is an unusual home facilitating an array of usages including ideal dual occupancy, potential for income generation but particularly agricultural or equestrian usage with ten acres of rolling paddocks and host of various outbuildings. There are separate kitchens, bathrooms and sitting rooms with six bedrooms in total and the property for many years was constructed as independent living but can easily be altered to provide one substantial family home if preferred. The property enjoys a great deal of privacy and seclusion well screened within its plot and is situated upon a rural country lane on the fringes of the popular Wiltshire village of Landford which hosts an array of traditional amenities and excellent local schooling. Tucked away in this 'little known' location it is also ideally positioned for excellent commuter links via the A36 and A27 towards Salisbury, Southampton and Romsey. Ten Acres enjoys a rural feel, with views across the paddocks to open countryside and grounds that can accommodate a country lifestyle.

Description
A UPVC door opens into the entrance hall which provides access to all the principal rooms. The sitting room is a bright and light room, dual in aspect with patio doors to the garden and a focal point of a brick fireplace with timber mantle and inset woodburning stove. The kitchen is fitted with wooden eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces and a double sink with waste disposal. The four oven oil fired Rayburn provides hot water and heating and there is both an airing cupboard and hatch to the sitting room. The lobby serves as both a utility room and boot room hosting further space and plumbing for appliances, a ceramic hob and oven, butler sink and exceptionally useful larder. There is also direct access to the garden and annex.

An inner hallway gives access to three bedrooms each with wardrobe storage, served by a bathroom comprising panel enclosed bath, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle. The accomodation is completed by a low level WC.

Annex
A UPVC door opens into the dual aspect spacious kitchen fitted with beech eye and base level units with roll top worksurfaces. Integrated appliances include a ceramic Bosch hob and oven with extractor hood over, dishwasher and there is ample space for a breakfast table and chair. The sitting room is of good dimensions centred upon a brick feature fireplace with inset oil burning stove and enjoying sliding patio doors to the gardens. The master bedroom is of excellent dimensions once again with dual aspect and recessed wardrobes. The inner hallway accesses two bedrooms, both with recessed wardrobes all served by the family bathroom comprising white suite and Mira shower over the bath, an airing cupboard and electric wall heater. The utility room hosts plumbing and space for further appliances with butler sink and adjoins the utility room for the main bungalow with an internal archway.

Outside
A five bar gate opens onto a tarmacadam drive offering parking and turning for many vehicles and gated access to the paddocks. The bungalow enjoys an elevated position over is 0.8 acre garden and stunning views over the 9.7 acre paddocks. The main bungalow is approached via steps to the front doors and is surrounded by lawn, studded with various trees and shrubs. A stone arch leads to the southerly facing patio area which extends to the annex. There is also a secluded lawn area to the rear with various outbuildings and barns. The paddocks are enclosed and divided by hedgerow, visible from the property and have two large barns to the far end.

Location
The highly desirable New Forest village of Landford is renowned for its wealth of recreational and cultural amenities, with excellent schooling for all ages at the reputable New Forest Primary School with an outstanding Ofsted grade nearby, private schooling consists of Hampshire Collegiate, King Edwards VI, Chaffyn Grove and Godolphin, all in close proximity and the property lies within catchment of the Salisbury Grammar Schools. Landford enjoys a friendly sociable community with a range of local amenities including a post office, convenience store, village hall and public house.  Furthermore its proximity to the open New Forest offers idyllic dog walking, cycling and wonderful scenery with the popular Hampworth Golf and Country Club just a few minutes' drive away.  Although it is a delightful rural location, Landlord is perfectly placed for commuting with easy access to Salisbury, Southampton, and via the New Forest to Bournemouth.

Agents Notes
The main bungalow is served by oil fired central heating via a Rayburn whilst the annex benefits from electric heating and an oil fired burner.

Directions
From our office take the A36 towards Salisbury passing through the village of Plaitford into Landford. After the BP petrol station take the next right hand turn into Giles Lane and the property will be found just after the Lavender Gardens. 

Property Features :

• Two adjoining bungalows providing six bedrooms
• Ten Acres of garden and paddock land
• Ideal dual occupancy living
• Ideal for the equestrian enthusiast
• Quiet and private position within popular village