4 bed equestrian for sale

Forest Road, Hale, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6

A detached bungalow with scope for improvement set in approximately 1.7 acres including paddock, quietly located on the edge of the sought after New Forest village of Hale.

An older style, 4-bedroom bungalow in need of refurbishment set in approximately 1.7 acres of grounds comprising garden, yard area with two useful outbuildings and paddock, which historically enjoyed access onto the open forest. The bungalow offers two good sized living rooms comprising a kitchen/breakfast room and sitting/dining room, complemented by four bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms and there is a useful workshop/store attached to the rear of the property. Externally, the bungalow is notable for a superb, recently built double garage and adjoining workshop, a large yard area with hardstanding and a timber barn that has been internally partitioned to provide three boxes. To the south west is a level, fenced paddock and the property is well suited for the equestrian enthusiast looking to create their ideal home.

The property is quietly situated on the edge of the desirable village of Hale and is tucked just inside the uppermost north western boundary of the New Forest National Park. Hale and the surrounding communities of Woodgreen, Redlynch and Woodfalls have between them facilities for day to day needs, including the Woodfalls Inn and Kings Head public houses, village shops, and a primary schools in Hale. The neighbouring village of Downton provides a range of further facilities including primary and secondary schooling, shops, a library, medical and health facilities, a cafe and selection of public houses.

Hale lies between the Avonside town of Fordingbridge and Cathedral City of Salisbury, the latter home to extensive educational, recreational, leisure and shopping facilities which combine with a twice weekly market. There is a mainline railway station with regular services to London Waterloo and the area is convenient for access onto the A36/M27 and the M3.

There is excellent walking, riding and cycling in the glorious surrounding countryside of the New Forest. There is a selection of golf courses nearby including Hamptworth and Bramshaw and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and Spinnaker Lake in Blashford.

The property is approached through a 5-bar gate that opens to a generous driveway that runs to the front and side of the bungalow. The driveway continues to the side where a further gated entry point gives access to the rear of the property, opening to a yard area with further parking and outbuildings, as follows:

Double garage and workshop
Recently constructed with timber frame and a pair of double wooden doors. Power and light. Concrete apron. Adjoining workshop with power and light connected.
Barn

Comprising 3 boxes with internal timber partitions.

Beyond the outbuildings a 5-bar gate opens to a level paddock that runs away from the property in a south westerly direction and is bound by fencing.
Garden

The front garden is primarily laid to lawn flanking the driveway with a number of mature trees and rhododendron shrubs on the perimeter. To the rear of the bungalow is an enclosed garden with patio and lawn.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band F.

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

From Fordingbridge take the A338 in a northerly direction to Downton. Once in Downton, turn right at the traffic lights onto The Borough and continue through and out of the village in the direction of Redlynch. Follow the road as it passes along The Ridge and round to the left onto Forest Road. Shortly after the junction with Tethering Drove the entracne will be located on the right hand side.

From Salisbury, travel south on the A338 (signposted Bournemouth) and follow the road for approximately 6 miles until entering Downton, turning left onto The Borough and following the directions as above.

Entrance Porch

Sitting Room/Dining Room

Wooden floorboards. Fire place housing wood burning stove.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Units at base and eye level comprising cupboards and drawers. Rolled top work surface. Single bowl sink and drainer. Wamsler range (redundant). 4-ring electric hob. Space for electric cooker.

Inner Hall

Bathroom

Panelled bath. WC. Wash hand basin.

Bedroom 1

Front aspect. Wooden floor boards.

Bedroom 4

Rear aspect.

Bedroom 3

Rear aspect.

Bedroom 2

Front aspect.

Shower Room

Tiled shower cubicle. WC. Wash hand basin.

Rear Lobby

Utility