5 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in the tranquil environs of Godshill Wood and with the open forest on the doorstep, a charming period cottage with flexible accommodation including a separate 2-bedroom annexe set in beautiful gardens.

Occupying a wonderful position in the tranquil, leafy environs of Godshill Wood and enjoying a semi-elevated position that affords a lovely outlook towards Furse Close Copse and Long Ground Copse, Godshill Wood Cottage is a delightful, period cottage set in a beautifully tended garden of approximately 0.26 acre. The cottage is believed to date back to the early 1800's and many of the original rooms exhibit a sense of character that the current owners have sought to preserve as a recurring theme throughout the property, with ledge and braced internal doors with Suffolk latches, colourful stained glass leaded light windows, feature ceiling beams and a refurbished fireplace in the sitting room. The versatile accommodation extends to a well-proportioned principal sitting room, a naturally light garden room, a well-fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, a dressing room/study and a bathroom in the main cottage. Adjoining the cottage is an excellent two-bedroom annexe with a further sitting room, shower room and kitchenette that could serve a number of purposes including multi-generational living or possible income stream.

Situated within the Western Escarpment Conservation Area of the New Forest National Park, the cottage is positioned on a quiet New Forest lane close to the open heath, moor and woodland of Godshill Wood Inclosure and Castle Hill, from which there is access to glorious walking, riding and cycling countryside. The well-regarded communities of Woodgreen and Godshill are both within easy reach and between them supply a number of useful local amenities including a well run community shop at Woodgreen, popular public houses and village halls. Godshill is supported by its close links to Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, where there is a leisure complex, restaurant and shop.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 3 miles) provides a further range of day-to-day health, recreational and educational facilities. An excellent local road network ensures convenient access to Bournemouth, Southampton and the Cathedral City of Salisbury, all of which offer more comprehensive facilities including mainline rail links to London (Waterloo), and it is a short drive across the forest via the B3078 to Junction 1 of the M27 at Cadnam. There are international airports at Bournemouth and Southampton.

The delightful garden is wholly located to the rear of the cottage and has been beautifully tended and maintained by the current owners as it follows the gentle gradient of the hillside. A central expanse of lawn prettily interspersed at intervals with wild flowers is bordered by shrub and flower beds well stocked with herbaceous perennials, through which a paved and gravel path winds its way to the rear section, where there is access to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE and WORKSHOP with an adjoining LOG STORE. The garage is connected with light and power and benefits from a separate vehicular access. Immediately adjoining the cottage are various paved patio areas for seating, al fresco dining or simply enjoying the lovely forest outlook and relaxing in the tranquillity of the setting. The garden offers a high degree of privacy and extends in total to approximately 0.26 acre.

New Forest District Council: Tax Band: F. Amount payable for 2023/24: £2,950.00.

Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage. Heating is by way of electric storage heaters, wood burning stove and underfloor heating in Garden Room and Kitchen.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in a Northerly direction on the A338. Upon entering the village of Breamore turn right (signposted Woodgreen). Follow the road into Woodgreen and once over the bridges turn first right into the village High Street. Follow the High Street out of the village and turn right (signposted Castle Hill), passing by the viewpoint. Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile and the property will be located on the right hand side.

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