5 bedroom detached house

A beautifully presented family residence situated in a delightful rural location enjoying stunning views across neighbouring paddocks. The property is set within a generous plot with plentiful off road parking and has been previously extended to offer five bedrooms and well proportioned living accommodation throughout.

THE SITUATION

Situated in the hamlet of Shirley, which is near to the village of Bransgore, this attractive family home offers the opportunity to live in the country, yet with the convenience of being so near to a thriving village offering excellent amenities. The local schools are extremely good and the property is also within the catchment for the schools in nearby Ringwood. Keepers Walk is within the New Forest National Park, with its many thousands of acres of natural heath and woodland which is ideal for walking, cycling and riding.

The larger town of Ringwood is only four miles away and is a wonderful market town with a range of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

The A31 gives direct routes to Bournemouth (heading west) and Southampton (heading east). London is only two hours drive via the M3.

THE PROPERTY

An attractive open porch with seating leads to the hall which has a cloakroom with WC and a study/lobby area overlooking the private rear gardens.

The impressive living room has two double opening French doors either side of a brick built chimney breast with a Clearview multifuel wood burning stove. Set off the living room is a multi-purpose dining room/playroom, which in turn leads to the conservatory/garden room, where double doors open out onto the grounds.

The wonderful country style kitchen/breakfast room offers an extensive range of fitted units including a walk in pantry for further storage. The kitchen further comprises a Rangemaster with extractor over, granite work tops, space for fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher. The granite work tops continue through to the utility which provides access to an airing cupboard, sink as well as space for the washing machine and tumble dryer.

To the first floor, there are five good sized bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a range of built in furniture and an en-suite shower room.

There are four additional bedrooms to this level, all of which are served by two further bathrooms. Access to the boarded and lit loft area is gained from the landing.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

The property is approached by a wooden gate which leads to a large gravel driveway offering an extensive parking area. There is a detached, pitched and tiled roofed garage with an up and over door and space for additional storage and workshop at the rear. The garage houses the oil fired boiler which supplies the central heating and domestic hot water.

The attractive rear garden is a particular feature of the property, offering a peaceful and completely private setting, with wonderful views over the adjacent fields.

Adjoining and extending across the back of the property is an extensive area of decking providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Also set within the garden are a number of outbuildings, including a summer house with power and light, sheds and log store.

SERVICES

Energy Performance Rating: TBC

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

Mains electricity, water - Oil fired central heating - Private drainage

DIRECTIONS

From our office in Burley head south west along Pound Lane continuing across the open forest and taking the first right into Braggers Lane. Continue to the end and upon reaching the crossroads go straight over into Thatchers Lane. The property will be found after a few hundred yards on the right hand side.