3 bedroom house

An extended, much improved bungalow in a sought-after location close to the New Forest National Park boundary in gardens approaching 1/2 acre, with planning permisison for an annexe.

An extended, immaculately presented detached bungalow believed to originally date from the early 1930s with part-brick, part-rendered elevations under a recently replaced tiled roof. The bungalow has been significantly improved, re-configured and extended by the current Vendors who have created an outstanding open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room to the rear featuring a range of high-quality, modern units, which overlooks the mature, private gardens that, in total, extend to approximately 0.45 acre. The living space is complemented by three generous double bedrooms, the principal benefitting from an en suite shower room and walk-in dressing room/wardrobe. Within the garden stands a sizable detached double garage with planning permission to convert into an ancillary annexe serving the main dwelling (see Agent's Note regarding Planning).

The village of Ibsley lies on the edge of the New Forest National Park between the Avonside towns of Fordingbridge and Ringwood. Both can be conveniently accessed via the near-by A338 and offer a range of independent shopping, recreational and health facilities as well as schooling options within the state sector at primary and secondary level. The private sector is served by Moyles Court in nearby Rockford and Forres Sandle Manor on the outskirts of Fordingbridge. The neighbouring village of South Gorley is home to Hockeys Farm Shop & Cafe and there is a popular public house - The Old Beams - within Ibsley itself.

The A338 and A31 supply access to the larger commercial and employment centres of Bournemouth and Southampton respectively, where there are mainline rail stations to London (Waterloo) and international airports. The outdoor enthusiast is well catered for by the unspoiled acres of the surrounding New Forest which offer wonderful country for those who enjoy walking, riding and running and there is a good choice of local golf clubs.

The property is approached via a 5-bar wooden gate that opens to a generous gravelled driveway running alongside and beyond the bungalow, providing ample parking space and leading to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE (5.56m x 5.79m) with twin up and over doors, power and light connected. There is a useful store and workshop adjoining the garage and further covered store area to the rear.

The south-facing front garden is laid to lawn with mature laurel hedged boundaries and side access to the rear. Adjoining the rear of the bungalow is a full width, raised stone patio which can be accessed from either the dining or sitting room. Steps lead down to an expanse of lawn featuring a variety of established shrubs and trees and with an open view to the north over adjoining paddock. The plot amounts to 0.45 acre in total.

AGENT'S NOTES
1. Under the terms of Application No. 20/10937, permission was granted in 2020 for external alteration to and conversion of the existing garage into annexe accommodation, to be used only in conjunction with the existing dwelling as ancillary accommodation. Please contact the agent for further details or consult the plans on:

2. The EPC pre-dates the extension and improvement work carried out by the current Vendors.

New Forest District Council.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in a southerly direction on the A338. After approximately 3 miles enter Ibsley and shortly after passing the Old Beams Inn turn left into Mockbeggar Lane. The property will be located after a short distance on the left hand side.














Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Fordingbridge