A charming Victorian semi-detached cottage with flexible 2/3-bedroom accommodation set on high ground in an excellent semi-rural location.

An attractive semi-detached former lodge house of traditional red brick elevation dating from the Victorian era in an extensive garden and occupying a lovely semi-rural location with a footpath virtually on the doorstep allowing exploration of the surrounding countryside. The cottage has been updated and well maintained by the current owners yet offers scope for alteration and, subject to securing relevant permission, possible extension. Many of the rooms enjoy a generous ceiling height typical of the heritage of the property with other features including open fireplaces and exposed floorboards. The accommodation is well-proportioned throughout, notably the two double bedrooms on the first floor - from which there are excellent countryside views - and the owners currently use the ground floor study as a further double bedroom. Externally there is a large rear garden that adjoins neighbouring countryside and features a useful summerhouse/cabin.

Surrounded by open farmland, the cottage is located in a delightful semi-rural setting mid-way between the sought-after villages of Alderholt and Sandleheath, which between them have an array of amenities including village stores/Post Offices, a primary school (St. James First School, Alderholt), a public house, churches and a tennis club. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 2 miles) offers a wider range of independent local 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; Western Downland at Rockbourne and Damerham, Fordingbridge Infant and Junior School, middle and upper schooling at Cranborne and Wimborne, Burgate Secondary and Sixth Form and Forres Sandle Manor.

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.

The cottage is approached from Sandleheath Road over a gravel driveway adjoining the property providing off road parking, with gated access to the rear of the cottage and garden. Separate from the cottage is a further area of driveway parking sufficient for 2 - 3 vehicles and a detached SINGLE GARAGE.

The garden is located wholly to the rear of the cottage where a patio adjoins the immediate rear, beyond which is a lengthy expanse of lawn bordered by established hedging and featuring mature trees, a useful SUMMERHOUSE/CABIN with electric and internet connection and vegetable garden with greenhouse.

Dorset County Council (East Dorset). Tax Band E. Amount payable 2022/23: £2,754.34.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (shared system with 2, North Lodge). Oil fired central heating.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in the signposted direction of Sandleheath/Damerham. Upon entering Sandleheath pass the the village shop/Post Office and turn left at the crossroads into Alderholt Road. Continue on this road past Alderholt Mill and ascend the hill, whereupon the cottage will be located on the right hand side on reaching the brow of the hill.