3 bedroom house

An exceptional semi-detached period cottage set in delightful grounds approaching 0.7 acre occupying an outstanding position along an unmade track a short distance from the picturesque village green.

Green Acre is a charming semi-detached cottage occupying a wonderful, peaceful position along an unmade track at the foot of the picturesque Hatchet Green in Hale. Internally, the accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall to include a sitting room open to dining room and conservatory, study, fitted kitchen and practical utility room, three first floor bedrooms , one of which benefits from an en suite shower room, and a well fitted family bathroom. The cottage has been been the subject of various improvements during the owners’ tenure and is presented in first class condition throughout. The cottage sits in lovely, established grounds of 0.63 acre comprising colourful formal garden and wildflower meadow that is a gardener's delight. The cottage also benefits from New Forest Common Rights of Pasture and Mast.

Hale is one of a cluster of pretty villages populating the north-western corner of the New Forest National Park. The village has a highly regarded primary school overlooking the green, which is also home to the local cricket team, as well as the cattle and ponies that freely roam this part of the forest. Neighbouring Woodgreen, Woodfalls and Downton provide a range of village facilities including shops and public houses, whilst the Avonside town of Fordingbridge is approximately 5 miles away. The Cathedral City of Salisbury is approximately 8 miles to the North via the A338 and the nearby B3078 crosses the forest to pick up the M27 at Cadnam for access to Southampton. For the outdoor enthusiast Hale is well positioned as a stepping stone for wider exploration of the forest and the glorious heath, moor and woodland it has to offer, with the National Trust owned Hale Purlieu within walking distance.

A five bar gate and separate pedestrian gate provide front access to the driveway and cottage respectively, with the former providing parking and access to the WORKSHOP 5.49m (18ft 0in) x 2.74m (9ft 0in) with light and power connected.

The delightful garden is principally located to the rear of the cottage, where a paved patio with a raised rose/herbaceous border leads to lawn flanked by well stocked beds, a sheltered area of decking and herbaceous/fruit/vegetable beds and fruit tress including peach, pear, damson, plum, apple and cherry. There is a further seating area before the ground slopes on a gentle gradient to a wild flower area that is carpeted with seasonal colour including celandine, anemone, primroses and snowdrops. There is a useful timber OUTBUILDING 5.25m (17ft 2in) x 2.4m (8ft 0in), greenhouse and garden shed.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band: E.

All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in a northerly direction on the A338 and turn right at Breamore to Woodgreen. Once in the village continue turn right immediately after the Horse and Groom public house. Follow the road as it traverses Woodgreen Common and enters Hale Purlieu. At the Tethering Drove crossroads turn left towards Hatchet Green and left again, following the road past Hale Primary School and Hale Village Hall. Turn left into the next gravel track and the cottage will be located after a short distance on the right hand side.
















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