Property description

Detached period cottage renovated by current owners on a 1/3 of an acre plot.
Four bedrooms, four bathrooms/cloakrooms. Large barn currently used as an artist's studio configured into five large rooms. Semi rural location with option to continue to rent adjoining 2.2 acre paddock.

A stunning four bedroom detached period cottage which has been extended and renovated by the current owners. The property has an exceptionally large barn with five principle rooms which might have potential to create a separate dwelling, holiday lets or an annexe, subject to planning permission. The property is situated within a semi rural location on the outskirts of Ringwood and has stunning views over the countryside and a 2.2 acre paddock which the owners currently rent. The main house which is believed to date back to 1853 has been beautifully presented with an eclectic mix of period and contemporary features with charm, character and modern convenience.

Internally, there is an entrance hallway with a cloakroom/WC to one side, both of which benefit from underfloor heating and to the other side there is a utility room with a new boiler fitted in 2012/2013, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. Stunning open plan sitting/dining room with a 360 degree double log burner between. Exposed beams and quarry tiled flooring in the sitting area and modern tiling within the dining room which has wiring for surround sound and flooded with natural light as with the adjoining sun room which also has tiled flooring, a vaulted ceiling, bi-fold doors on two sides bringing the outside in, a beautiful lead roof and fabulous views.

To the side of the sun room is the galley kitchen which might have potential to extend subject to planning permission.

First floor landing providing access to three bedrooms, all of which benefit from fitted wardrobes including the master which has a vaulted ceiling, a balcony and a luxury fully tiled en-suite shower/WC and his and hers basins. The split landing then leads to the second floor which has another bedroom with exposed beams and delightful views over the countryside as with all of the principle bedrooms.

Studio/Office:

The studio is entered via a stable door into a large hallway with exposed beams and a delightful church style window to the front and a cloakroom/WC to the side. There are five principle rooms with vaulted ceilings. The rear two rooms have floor to ceiling windows facing south and west. The room to the front of the building could be turned into a large garage area.

Externally, the property is approached at the front onto gravel off road parking with a five bar gate with a lawn area to the side and picket fencing. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with several mature trees and shrubs and outstanding views. Viewing highly recommended in order for a buyer to appreciate the immense character, charm and scope this delightful cottage has to offer.

Situated on the edge of the New Forest, the commuter is well provided for with easy access onto the A31 providing direct links to the larger coastal towns of Christchurch and Bournemouth (via the A336) Southampton and Salisbury accessible within 30 minutes. There are international airports and train stations at Bournemouth and Southampton and the M27 and making it easy to connect to other parts of the country.

The Vendor of this property is an Estate Agent within the meaning of the 1979 Estate Agents Act and a declaration to that effect is hereby made in accordance with Section 21 of that Act.

4 Bedrooms
Living Room
Dining Room
Sun Room
Kitchen