3 bed country house for sale

Minty's Hill, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge SP6

A charming 3-bedroom cottage quietly located in the heart of the sought-after Downland village of Rockbourne.

An attractive period cottage of timber framed elevation with brick infill quietly positioned in the heart of the village. A fire in the 1960s led to significant rebuilding and modification of the original cottage, which now offers two good-sized reception rooms, a separate study and three well-proportioned bedrooms on the upper level. Many of the principal rooms are blessed with a high degree of natural light and/or a lovely outlook to the front towards a neighbouring paddock. Whilst the cottage has been well maintained and offers a comfortable standard throughout, there remains scope for an incoming purchaser to update and modernise according to personal taste and style. To one side is an attractive cottage-style garden with a sunny aspect, with off road parking space and a store (former garage) to the other. Opposite the cottage is a small section of land that provides additional parking and adjoins and overlooks neighbouring paddock.

The sought after Downland village of Rockbourne sits amidst lovely rolling countryside, much of which is a designated Conservation Area. Rockbourne is home to a thriving community that benefits from a reputable primary school - which is within close walking distance - a village hall, a church and popular, community-run public house, The Rose & Thistle.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 4 miles) provides a comprehensive range of day to day services, including schooling within both the state and private sector, a medical/health centre, a good range of local shops, a building society and a library.

The excellent communications network allows ready access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; all have mainline rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two. A myriad of footpaths and bridleways exist in the surrounding area and there is magnificent walking and out-riding to be had on near-by Whitsbury Downs; the contrasting moor, heath and woodland of the New Forest is approximately five miles to the East.

To the side of the cottage is an off road parking space that leads to the former garage, now a useful store. There is gated pedestrian access to a courtyard patio to the rear of the cottage and a pathway that leads to the side garden, which is attractively laid to lawn with well stocked flower beds. Standing opposite the cottage is an additional section of land that provides further off road parking space and which enjoys an open outlook across neighbouring paddock.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band E.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating via boiler located in the Utility Room.

Leave Fordingbridge towards Sandleheath and Damerham on the B3078. On reaching Sandleheath, turn right at the crossroads sign posted to Rockbourne and proceed into the village. Take the second turning on the right into Mintys Hill and the cottage will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

Dining Room

Dual aspect with views to front towards neighbouring paddock. Tiled Floor. External door to rear. Under stairs cupboard.

Sitting Room

Dual aspect with outlook and door to garden. Open fireplace. Wood floor.

Study

Aspect to garden. Fitted shelving.

Kitchen

Dual aspect with view towards neighbouring paddock. Range of units at base and eye level comprising cupboards and drawers. Granite worksurface. Single bowl sink and mixer tap and drainage. Four ring electric hob with extractor fan over. Oil fired Aga (for hot water and cooking). Fitted pine corner cupboard. Plumbing and space for washing machine.

Rear Lobby/Utility

Oil central heating boiler. External door. Internal door to garage. Large upright cupboard.

Inner Hall

Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom

WC. Wash hand basin. Tiled Floor.

Landing

Bedroom 1

Dual aspect with views towards neighbouring paddock. Range of built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 2

Front aspect with views towards neighbouring paddock. Built-in wardrobes.

Bathroom

Wood panelled bath with shower over. WC. Wash hand basin inset to vanity unit with granite surround and cupboards under. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3

Front aspect with views towards neighbouring paddock. Built-in wardrobes.