5 bed country house for sale

Rockbourne Road, Sandleheath, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6

An attractive period cottage with flexible accommodation offering scope for improvement and extension (STPP) in approximately 4.75 acres on the edge of the village.

Plum Tree Cottage is an attractive, thatched period cottage of whitewashed elevation set in mature, diverse grounds of approximately 4.75 acres, located on the edge of the village. We understand the cottage was extended in the 1950s and latterly the 1970s and, subject to securing all necessary consents, there may be potential to further enlarge it. The cottage offers versatile accommodation with a good balance between well-proportioned living rooms and the bedrooms on the first floor, which are accessed via two staircases, and there is scope for modernisation and reconfiguration according to individual requirement and standard. The cottage is set in expansive grounds that comprise garden and woodland (approx. 1.54 acres) and paddocks to the south (approx. 3.18 acres) and at the foot of the generous driveway that approaches the cottage is a garage with an attached stable, tack room and open sided shelter/store. The Cottage is being sold with the benefit of no onward chain.

The property enjoys an attractive semi-rural position on the periphery of the popular village of Sandleheath, a thriving community home to a shop, an active village hall, church, tennis club and scout hall. The neighbouring village of Rockbourne is home to a popular public house and reputable primary school (Western Downland).

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 1 1/2 miles) offers a wider range of shops, a building society, a library and an excellent health centre. The local area is blessed with reputable schools within both the state and private sectors; as well as the aforementioned Western Downland, Fordingbridge Infant and Junior School, Burgate Secondary and Sixth Form and Forres Sandle Manor are in the vicinity. Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School and South Wilts Grammar School are to be found in Salisbury.

The local road network supplies convenient access to the regional employment and commercial centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton all provide mainline links to London and there are airports at the latter two. The surrounding countryside provides myriad walking, riding and cycling opportunities via a number of paths and bridle ways, whilst the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East.

A gravel driveway leads down to the property, supplying ample parking and turning space for multiple vehicles and access to the double garage with twin double doors, power and light connected. Connected to the garage is a stable, an adjoining tack room and open sided shelter/store. From the driveway there is gated access to the front and rear gardens, the woodland and paddock land.

The cottage sits forward in a mature garden plot that gently slopes from the front, which is principally laid to lawn with occasional flower and shrub beds and borders. The larger section of garden is located to the rear of the cottage, where there is a sizeable patio for outdoor entertaining, eating and relaxing. Beyond the patio the garden is laid to an attractive combination of lawn interspersed with mature flower and shrub beds, which wind their way to a section of light bluebell woodland that lies on the eastern boundary. Several gateways and access points lead back round to the garage block and the land, which is gently undulating and currently divided into three inter-linked paddocks.

Agent's note
We understand that there is a patch of Japanese Knotweed located towards the eastern corner of the woodland, beyond the garden. The Vendors have undertaken to commence a 10-year treatment program and paperwork is available to prospective purchasers.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band E.

Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired Aga and electric radiator heating. Septic tank private drainage system.

Leave Fordingbridge High Street travelling in a westerly direction (sign posted Sandleheath/Damerham) and continue along Station Road into Sandleheath. Pass by the village shop and at the crossroads turn right onto Rockbourne Road. Continue along this road for approximately 1/2 mile as it rises on a gentle incline whereupon the entrance will be located on the right hand side.
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Entrance Porch

Clay tiled floor.

Cloakroom

WC. Wash hand basin. Clay tiled floor.

Sitting Room

Inglenook fireplace housing wood burning stove on tiled hearth. Concealed stairs to first floor. Exposed ceiling timbers. Open to:

Dining Room/Family Room

Triple aspect with box window to side and sliding doors to rear garden.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers. Roll top work surface surrounding stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Oil fired Aga. Plumbing and space for washing machoine. Door to pantry style cupboard. Rear outlook over garden towards woodland.

Living Room

Inglenook fireplace housing Jotul wood burning stove. Dual aspect. Concealed secondary staircase.

Rear Hall

Loft access.

Box Room

Shower Room

Shower cubicle. WC. Wash hand basin inset to surround with cupboards and drawers under. Linen cupboard.

Kitchenette

Single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with cupboard under.

Rear Lobby

Clay tiled floor. External door to garden.

Secondary Staircase To:

Landing

Recess for storage.

Bedroom

Side aspect.

Bedroom

Front aspect. Connecting door to:

Bedroom

Front aspect. Eaves cupboard.

Principal Landing

Stairs to ground floor.

Bathroom

Panelled bath. Tiled shower cubicle. WC. Wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2

Front aspect.

Bedroom 1

Rear aspect with lovely outlook of garden and woodland. Built-in wardrobe.