5 bedroom house

A well-presented detached period house offering impressive 5-bedroom accommodation extending to approximately 2,400 sq. ft. set in about 0.3 acre with a lovely countryside outlook.

A spacious, extended period detached house set within an established garden lot of approximately 0.3 acre on the edge of the village, with a lovely, open rural outlook to the southerly rear of the house. The original section of the house is believed to be of cob construction, with later additions including a two-storey rear extension, permission for which was granted in 2006 (App. No. 06/87894), evolving the original cottage into the impressively proportioned home of today. The accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall that leads to an array of versatile living rooms and kitchen, whilst the first floor is home to five generous bedrooms, two of which benefit from en suite facilities. Many of the principal rooms enjoy an open south-westerly outlook over adjoining paddock land at the rear and are blessed with a high degree of natural light. Externally, there is a large driveway providing ample parking, a double garage with ancillary store room and attractive gardens to the south and west.

The sought-after Downland village of Rockbourne is nestled amidst lovely rolling countryside, much of which is a designated Conservation Area. The village is home to a thriving community that benefits from a reputable primary school (Western Downland) which is within walking distance, a village hall, a church and popular public house. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 4 miles) provides a comprehensive range of day to day services, including schooling within both the state and private sector, a medical/health centre, an array of independent, local shops, a building society and a library.

Communications in the area are excellent and the local road network provides convenient access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; all have mainline rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two. A myriad of footpaths and bridleways explore the surrounding area and there is magnificent outriding to be had on Whitsbury Downs; the contrasting moor, heath and woodland of the New Forest National Park is approximately four miles to the East.

A five bar wooden gate opens to a generous gravelled parking and turning area to the side and front of the house, with gated pedestrian access beyond to the side and rear gardens. Beyond the driveway is a DOUBLE GARAGE with adjoining STORE.

The gardens are primarily located to the south and west of the house. Immediately adjoining the back of the house is a large stone patio, which can be accessed from the family room and sitting room, and which provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining/entertaining and soaking up afternoon sun. The patio is flanked by an ornamental pond and raised, rockery-style beds beyond which is an expanse of lawn that runs to the southernmost boundary marked by post and rail fencing that allows for open views of adjoining paddock land. The lawn continues to the sides of the house and there is a partially walled garden behind the garage which again enjoys lovely open views.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band G.

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

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in the signposted direction of Sandleheath/Damerham. Enter the village of Sandleheath and continue past the village shop/Post Office. At the crossroads turn right (signposted Rockbourne) and stay on this road for approximately two miles until entering Rockbourne. The property is then located as the third on the left.



















Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Fordingbridge