An attractive, extended period house occupying a lovely position on the edge of the New Forest National Park with grounds of approximately 1.9 acres, including paddock and stable yard.

Believed to date back approximately 200 years, Hill Crest is an attractive period house with extended accommodation that sits in a semi-elevated position enjoying delightful, westerly rural views over its adjoining paddocks and the countryside beyond. Originally thought to have been a pair of workers cottages and owned by a well-known family of brush makers, the house has evolved over the years into the spacious home of today, most recently with the addition of a two-storey rear extension, thereby creating the generous principal bedroom and wonderful kitchen/breakfast/living room. The original dwelling rooms are well-proportioned and imbued with a sense of character throughout, and many are so orientated to capture the natural light and outlook of the westerly rear aspect. The garden has been landscaped and tiered to follow the natural contours of the land, which slopes away from the house, incorporating an excellent yard with stable block and gently undulating paddocks beyond.

The property is quietly situated on the edge of the desirable villages of Lover and Redlynch and is tucked just inside the uppermost north western boundary of the New Forest National Park. Lover, Redlynch and their surrounding communities have facilities for day to day needs, including the Kings Head public house, a village shop in Woodfalls and a primary school in Morgans Vale. 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.

Lover and Redlynch lie equidistant 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 surrounding countryside and New Forest and a network of local bridle ways access the surrounding countryside for some glorious outriding. There are a selection of golf courses nearby including Hamptworth and Bramshaw and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and Spinnaker Lake in Blashford.

Approached from a quiet country lane, the property is approached over and in-and-out gravel driveway with well-stocked herbaceous border that offers ample parking for numerous vehicles and access to a detached timber GARAGE with double doors. The driveway continues to the side of the house where 5-bar gates give vehicular access to the STABLE YARD comprising a timber stable block formed by 3 LOOSE BOXES, a STORE and TACK ROOM with power, light and water connection. Beyond the stable yard are the gently undulating pasture paddocks, from which there is pedestrian access to a further paddock via an adjoining Public Footpath. There is a water supply to the main paddock.

The attractive garden is principally located to the rear of the house where an elevated terrace overlooks the paddocks and countryside beyond, blessing the house with superb, west-facing views and providing the ideal spot for al fresco dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to a level lawn with well-stocked, colourful borders. Situated on the terrace is a well proportioned SUMMERHOUSE/HOME OFFICE with power and light connected, ideal for those seeking work-from-home space.

Wiltshire Councty Council. Tax Band G.

Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Mains gas fired central heating.

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 turn left into Whiteshoot Hill on the sharp left hand bend. At the crossorads turn right into Loosehanger and the property will be found after a further short distance 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.