The Stables

A quintessential Grade II listed cottage with former traditional farmstead including dairy and stables converted to modern living accommodation set in lovely grounds of 1.59 acres occupying a picturesque setting in the heart of the Downland village of Martin.

Believed to date from the mid-18th Century, a wonderful Grade II listed cottage located in the heart of the historic village of Martin and set in bucolic grounds featuring cottage gardens, a sizeable and productive vegetable garden and flourishing orchard. Within the grounds is an array of excellent outbuildings, notably a former dairy and stable that now offer separate 1- and 2- bedroom accommodation and represent a potential income stream for prospective purchasers (stpp if required). The principal cottage offers an excellent standard of accommodation featuring versatile ground floor living rooms complemented by two notably generous double bedrooms on the first floor, and there is an abundance of heritage charm, exemplified by exposed ceiling beams, original timbers and fire places. The idyllic grounds include attractive formal gardens, a large vegetable garden and adjoining orchard. The property will undoubtedly appeal to purchasers wishing to fully immerse themselves into a self-sufficient country lifestyle.

The picturesque and popular village of Martin nestles within the rolling countryside of the Cranborne Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and International Dark Skies Reserve, where a network of country paths and bridle ways access lovely walking and riding countryside across Martin Down. An active and welcoming community, Martin is well supported by a village hall, from which a community shop is run, and a church, and the neighbouring village of Damerham (approx 3 miles) has a reputable primary school, garage and popular public house.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 7 miles) has a range of health, educational, shopping and recreational services sufficient to cater for most day to day needs and the Cathedral City of Salisbury, which offers a broader range of facilities including reputable state and private schooling, is almost equidistant via the A354. Beyond Fordingbridge the A338 and B3078 provide ready access to Bournemouth and Southampton respectively with the latter linking with Junction 1 of the M27. The New Forest National Park is approximately 8 miles to the east, sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and there is a good choice of local golf clubs including Salisbury and Tollard Royal.

A long gravel driveway runs to the side of the cottage, opening into a parking and turning area within an informal 'courtyard' formed by the various OUTBUILDINGS. There is access to a 4-bay CAR PORT of timber and corrugated iron construction with internal STORAGE AREA and adjoining STORE and FUEL & MACHINERY STORE, where the oil tanks are currerently situated. Adjoining The Stable is a large WORKSHOP of timber and corrugated iron construction with power and light connected and a further adjoining GARDEN STORE/GARAGE.

The idyllic grounds are separated into three distinct areas comprising formal garden to Damers Cottage, which is primarily laid to well-tended lawn with mature shrub beds and borders. The garden continues behind The Stable where there is a pond and seating area. The garden enjoys a south-westerly orientation, ensuring a high level of natural sunlight.

Beyond the garden is a large, productive VEGETABLE GARDEN that incorporates a series of well-stocked beds and two GREENHOUSES, enclosed by beech hedging and fruit trees. A gate opens to the flourishing ORCHARD which is stocked with an extensive selection of heritage apple varieties, the crop from which is pressed and sold locally.

RIGHTS OF WAY
Please note that a Public Footpath from neighbouring Sillens Lane runs alongside the hedgeline between the vegetable garden and orchard.

New Forest District Council. Damers Cottage - Tax Band F. The Dairy is currently rated for Business Rates (formerly Tax Band A).

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage serving Damers Cottage and outbuildings. Oil, solar and wood fired central heating to Damers Cottage and The Dairy. Air source heat pump system for The Stables.

Leave Fordingbridge and proceed to the village of Damerham. Upon entering the village pass The Compasses public house and cross the small bridge, turning immediately right into the High Street (sign posted Martin). Continue out of Damerham for approximately 3 miles and enter Martin. Follow the road into the village passing Sillens Lane, and the property will be identified as the second on the left hand side.



























Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Fordingbridge