4 bedroom house

AN EXUBERANCE OF COLOUR WITH HEIGHTENED AREAS give a modern take on this BEAUTIFUL GRADE II LISTED 16th/17th CENTURY THATCH COTTAGE. This picturesque dwelling is situated on a VERY PRIVATE & GATED 0.5-ACRE PLOT in the village of Three Legged Cross.

The property is entered via the kitchen where eyes are drawn to the vaulted ceiling. The kitchen provides generous unit space with block wood work tops, and fitted appliances include a double oven, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine and space for a fridge and freezer. This section was added to the cottage in 1995/96 and moves through to the dining room, which has a vaulted ceiling and access to the rear garden. From here there is the large, dual aspect guest bedroom, with access to the rear gardens through bi-folding doors and the benefit of a vaulted en-suite shower room.

Completing the extension is the family bathroom, with a vaulted ceiling, a white suite, and tiled walls.

An inner hall with checkered tiled floors leads into the snug, where there is a small log burner and low beamed ceilings, which continue throughout this section of property.

The large, dual aspect sitting room enjoy views and access to the rear garden and features an inviting inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burner set on a black marble hearth.

There are three bedrooms on the first floor, with curve molded walls, beamed doorways, and splashes of colour from the stained-glass windows, which on sunny days filters a kaleidoscope of light onto the landing.

The two double bedrooms are situated opposite each other, one of which is the master with fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom is fitted with a freestanding wash hand basin and has a fitted wardrobe which can be augmented with free standing furniture. The single bedroom is situated in the middle and like the other two, enjoys views over the rear garden.

The Situation
Chapel Farm Cottage is located on the eastern outskirts of the popular village of Three Legged Cross about 4 miles west of Avon Valley market town of Ringwood. Local services and community facilities are augmented close by at Ringwood, Ferndown, West Moors and Verwood, which provide an excellent range of local amenities including schools for all ages, shopping, recreational and health facilities. The A31 dual carriageway gives fast road access to the major centres of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and also links the M3 and M27 motorways for Southampton, Winchester and London. For recreational purposes, Moors Valley and The New Forest offer thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland for walking and equestrian enthusiasts.

History
According to the vendor, the name Chapel Farm derives from the properties previous occupation, much centred around it’s use as a farm house and the worker’s place of worship. It is also rumoured that the water well was once used to baptise children from the local village.

When the chapel was erected across the road, the property was converted into a piggery and also became a stop off point, where those travelling by horse and cart could find rest and water their livestock from the well.

High closed timber gates open onto the blocked paving driveway, with a large slated area to the left hand side and a quiet seating area and Well to the right. The driveway leads to the thatch roofed garage, with a mezzanine level. The garage offers potential to be converted into an annexe (STPP).

The vast rear garden is mostly laid to lawn, with a sandstone patio adjoining to the property, a raised gazebo, a covered area adjacent to the guest bedroom and gardens sheds. The current owners have spent time creating sociable areas to relax and dine and the garden extends to an additional vehicular access point located at the far end.

Agents Note: the ceiling height level is restricted in some areas.

The property is installed with a CCTV security system.

Connected to mains electric, water and main drainage

Council Tax Band: E



Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Ringwood