Property description

A truly picturesque setting is the venue for this attractive chalet bungalow, enjoying versatile accommodation, centrally positioned within its plot approaching ¼ acre.

Agent’s Comments
“A pretty location within a rural hamlet offering the opportunity to refurbish (and extend) a three bedroom chalet bungalow in a plot approaching ¼ acre, subject to planning consent.”

Owner’s Comment
"Shrublands has provided the family with much pleasure over the years; tranquil location and beautiful gardens have been most pleasurable."

Introduction
Landford Wood is a small hamlet within the New Forest National Park, beautifully tranquil and encompassed by open farmland and Shrublands enjoys a private location with delightful gardens against a sylvan backdrop.Requiring updating, yet offering substantial and versatile accommodation with three bedrooms and two reception rooms, the living space is centred upon an attractive lounge with a large square bay overlooking the well tended gardens. There is generous parking with a double garage with ample space offering the possibility of further extension, subject to planning permission.

Description
A large double glazed porch provides boot room space and a glazed wooden door opens into the entrance hall which houses a double storage cupboard and access to principal rooms via hardwood flooring. The kitchen is fitted with traditional oak units and requires updating but hosts electric hob and double oven with extractor hood. There is ample work surfaces, extending to provide a breakfast bar area and hatch to sitting room. A glazed door leads to the utility area with butler sink, plumbing for appliances and doors to the garden and the downstairs cloakroom. The sitting room is a wonderful triple aspect room enjoying a large square bay overlooking the gardens and centred upon a stone fireplace with inset electric fire. The dining room offers additional storage and views to the side garden. Bedroom three also enjoys twin front aspect windows and wardrobe space offering the versatility to be utilised as a further reception area.On the first floor are two substantial dual aspect bedrooms with generous recessed eaves storage, one with loft access, serviced by the family bathroom which comprises pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and panel enclosed bath with shower attachment.

Outside
A large shared gravel turning area approaches the entrance for Shrublands which benefits from its own gravel driveway leading to the double garage with metal up and over door. There is generous parking available. The gardens approaching ¼ acre encompass the house providing a picturesque setting against the back drop of mature deciduous and fir trees. The gardens are predominantly lawned, bordered by attractive evergreen and studded with shrubs, trees and feature borders. There is a patio area to the rear with useful greenhouse, coal shed and store. A fenced vegetable plot with pathway and brick barbeque separate the lawns that emanate a really tranquil atmosphere.

Location
Built within the former grounds of Melchett manor estate, Shrublands is situated on an unmade road in the beautiful rural hamlet of Landford Wood in the New Forest National Park, just a short way from the open forest and the village of Landford offering shops, pubs, a church and school. Commuter links are excellent via the A36 equidistant to Salisbury and Southampton (approx. 9 miles) and being within the catchment for the highly regarded Salisbury Grammar Schools.

Agents Notes
The property is serviced by oil fired central heating and mains drainage and is fitted with UPVC double glazing.

Property Features :

• Picturesque and tranquil setting
• Three bedroom detached chalet
• Plot approaching ¼ acre
• Double garage and parking
• Located within catchment of local grammar schools