Property description

A rare opportunity to purchase a part of history. The cottage is extremely versatile having been the village shop, restaurant and tea rooms. The property offers a dining, sitting & utility room, kitchen, conservatory, annex, 5 further bedrooms, garden, garages, stables and parking. EPC: E

Location
North Gorley is a small hamlet on the western boundary of the New Forest National Park with a pub (The Royal Oak). North Gorley is ideally situated for walking, cycling and horse riding enthusiasts, with acres of National Park to explore. Neighbouring villages of Hyde and Frogham collectively provide a primary school, village hall, public house, garden centre and farm shop. Nearby Fordingbridge offers excellent local facilities including supermarkets, dentists, doctors, banks, churches, pubs and schools, as well as a range of local independent shops, butchers, bakeries and restaurants. Fordingbridge 2.5 m, A31 (Ringwood) 5 m, Ringwood 5 m, Downton 7 m, Salisbury 13.5 m, Bournemouth 16 m. Trains: Salisbury (London Waterloo 85 mins).

Outside
The property is situated in a simply stunning location and has large level mature grounds which are very private and pretty. There is a paddock with further grazing, a detached stable block with lighting and water, which could be converted subject to planning permission, a large car port with a garage attached plus ample parking for many vehicles.

Local information
School information: www.schoolguide.co.uk. Facts, Figures and History:www.wikipedia.org/fordingbridge www.wikipedia.org/northgorley

Directions
Proceed out of Salisbury on the A338 to Downton. Continue on this road through Downton and past Fordingbridge. At the sign for Hyde and Hungerford turn left. Continue onto Hern Lane. When you see the sign for North Gorley and Ringwood, turn right onto Ringwood Road. Proceed down Ringwood Road and in approximately half a mile the property will be on your right, just past the pub, indicated by the Bassets for sale board.

Tenure
Freehold.

Services
The property is oil fired central heating and on mains electric & water. The sewage is via a treatment plant then to a soak away. There are 2 calor gas cylinders which supply the ovens in the kitchen.

Council Tax
New Forest District Council, tax band B.

Viewings
All viewings are strictly by appointment with sole agents Bassets.

Property Features :

• Stunning New Forest Location
• Paddock and large grounds
• Stables, large car park and garaging
• 7/8 bedroom beautiful thatched property
• Income potential with B&B set up rooms