Property description

Enviably located within the New Forest National Park encompassed by stunning National Trust land, is this interesting period farmhouse offering superb equestrian facilities with generous well drained paddocks approaching 10 acres.

Owners Comments
“Since 1989 Brackenwood Farm has been a comfortable home for us; an ideal place to entertain our family and friends. We have enjoyed the delightful unlimited walking and riding through the beautiful adjoining countryside.”

“The equestrian facilities at Brackenwood Farm meant that my daughter and her friends could ride together directly into the New Forest.”

Introduction
Brackenwood Farm is a comfortable yet substantial family home approaching 3500 square-foot believed to date back to 1840s complemented by an extensive arrangement of outbuildings including stable block, large hay barn, workshop and garage and a detached, partially converted cottage which would make ideal annexed accommodation subject to planning consent and internal upgrading.

The Farmhouse retains many character features including a stunning oak staircase and solid oak doors, handcrafted secret doors linking reception rooms and an impressive Inglenook open fireplace all contributing to a particularly individual and interesting home,

The views from every window are breath-taking, across extensive National Trust land to the front and paddocks and the New Forest to the rear, situated in one of the most attractive addresses within the area blending its rural setting with excellent commuter access via the A36 and M27.

This impressive equestrian offering combines with the substantial farmhouse which provides a warm and homely appeal.

Description
A solid oak door opens into the welcoming entrance hall where the impressive oak staircase, re-sited from a local Quaker house is prominent. There is a cottage feel with solid oak doors providing access to the principal rooms and downstairs cloakroom. The accommodation is centred upon a vast open plan kitchen breakfast room partially separated by a central pillar offering generous kitchen, dining and lounge facility and excellent entertaining options. A Rayburn cooker within a brick surround providing hot water, heating is a pretty focal point and the kitchen area is fitted with a range of wooden units with dual aspect views over the rolling paddocks and direct garden access. The kitchen is well supplemented by a sizeable utility/laundry room and separate WC. The drawing room is beautifully bright, with a triple aspect and large slide patio doors to the gardens. The focal point is the impressive brick open fireplace with oak mantle. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the cosy sitting room featuring a brick fireplace with inset gas fire, exposed oak beams and secret library door to the utility whilst the conservatory offers a tranquil and colourful resting place. On the first floor are four well sized bedrooms each enjoying spectacular views with ensuites to the master and guest bedrooms and a family bathroom serving the remaining two bedrooms.

Outside
Approached via a five bar gate to a wide paved driveway from the lane, is the double garage and a pergola leading to the attractive well tended gardens with lawns, well stocked mature borders, summer house and fruit trees. Within the formal gardens are attractive flowering shrubs, a rockery, pond and recently constructed summer house with a patio, forming an ideal resting place. Beyond, but all visible from the house are the extensive outbuildings and five post and rail fenced, well drained paddocks enjoying a second private access from the lane.

Outbuildings
There is a host of outbuildings including a six stable block, hay barn with workshop and garage, tractor shed, field shelter and detached partly converted cottage currently used as a tack room, study and store. Beyond the outbuildings are hard standing areas for livestock.

Location
Brackenwood Farm is situated between the popular villages of East and West Wellow, within the New Forest National Park which provides miles of unrestricted countryside and commonland. Enjoying a friendly community spirit, the villages benefit from a host of exceptional amenities including a local post office, well regarded primary school, pharmacy, butchers, hairdressers, public house, mini supermarket and ample recreational facilities. Excellent access is available via the nearby A36 to the cathedral city of Salisbury and the property rests 4 miles from Romsey and 15 minutes from Southampton Airport and railway with direct line to London Waterloo.

Agents Notes
The property is served by gas central heating and private drainage with solar panelling contributing to rebates of approximately £75 per month. It is currently council tax band G (Approximately £2339.27 per annum).

Directions
From our offices in West Wellow, take the a36 towards Ower turning right into Blackhill Road after approximately ¾ mile.

Property Features :

• Four bedroom period farmhouse
• Stunning setting within the New Forest National Park
• 10 acres of ideal equestrian land
• Extensive range of outbuildings including six stable block
• Potential to improve