DESCRIPTION:
New Forest location. Country home, landscaped gardens, holding paddock, barn and stables. Circa 2.21 acres. Vacant possession.

ACCOMMODATION:
Superb reception hall with oak floors and a hand-crafted oak staircase
Elegant living room with a central fireplace housing a wood-burning stove
Magnificent library/study featuring an impressive, vaulted ceiling , currently used as a dining room
Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room which has been newly decorated throughout, with custom fitted blinds and chandeliers. These combining family rooms benefits from lovely views across the private gardens
Fitted kitchen with newly fitted quartz work-tops, comprising an electric 5 ring hob, two electric ovens, dishwasher, wine fridge and American style Fridge/Freezer
A newly refurbished Cloakroom and separate utility room with attractive porcelain tiled floors, built in cupboards and a Belfast sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
Impressive snooker/games room including a full sized snooker table
Four first floor bedrooms, three with built in wardrobes
A generous master suite comprising a walk-in dressing room adjoining a spacious en-suite bathroom, with panelled bath, large shower cubicle, twin wash basins, close-coupled WC and bidet

Gardens and Grounds:
The property is approached through an electric five bar gate to a gravel parking area and double garage - with adjoining workshop and covered area. A five-bar gate gives access to the stable yard which comprises: a barn with stairs to a second floor; three loose boxes and a large tack room, with power supply, water and covered area; and a useful tractor shed for the storage of garden machinery.

The landscaped rear gardens are beautifully arranged and planted with an abundance of specimen plants, trees and shrubs which include Liquid Amber, Azalia Wisteria, Silver Birch and a large pond featuring a waterfall. Immediately adjacent to the house is a raised terrace with access to a detached, centrally-heated garden room/studio with roof lantern. A separate Knot garden and entertaining area includes an outdoor heated pool and summerhouse/changing rooms. Furthermore, there is a productive vegetable garden and greenhouses.

There is an additional 1 acre of flat grazing land which makes an ideal turnout paddock. The stable/Barn also via permitted development could be converted to extra residency.

LOCATION:
Fordingbridge is a small Riverside town, situated on the edge of the New Forest, surrounding the River Avon. Near the Dorset and Wiltshire borders. Fordingbridge is 81 miles Southwest of London and 10 miles South of Salisbury.

VIEWING:
By appointment. 28th March 2024

TENURE:
Freehold.

AUCTION DATE:
Connect Realtime® Bidding commences at 12pm with closing bids at 1pm, Wednesday 17th April 2024.
The Lot is for sale via Traditional Auction. This is a timed auction, which requires both parties to complete the transaction within the completion date as per the auction legal pack. The buyer, is required to register, with Connect UK Auctions, in order to participate and will be required to go through, identification verification process. The auction Legal Pack, is available by request. You are required to complete your own due diligence prior to bidding. The Lot is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price. The Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

UNCONDITIONAL LOT:
Auction Fees apply, upon the fall of the gavel, as per the auction legal pack. The highest bidder, will also pay a deposit of 5% (minimum £5,000) of the hammer price and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 or 42 days following the day of auction (unless otherwise stated in the legal pack).