4 bedroom detached house

A fine 4-double bedroom detached house situated on high ground set in approximately 1.2 acres and a range of former agricultural outbuildings, with direct forest access.

Believed to have been built in 1950 and with later additions made approximately 20 years ago, Kenchingtons is an attractive detached house of traditional red brick elevation standing on high ground close to the centre of the village, a wonderful position that allows for direct access to the glorious surrounding open forest. The accommodation is well designed and laid out, with well-proportioned living rooms matched by four notably generous double bedrooms. The house has been improved and well maintained over the years, yet there remains scope for an incoming purchaser to upgrade or reconfigure (subject to any required regulation/planning consent) certain aspects if so required. The house sits in established grounds of approximately 1.2 acres within which is a double-garage and an array of former agricultural buildings with a separate vehicular access.

Hyde is one of several peaceful villages located in the uppermost north western corner of the New Forest National Park, where ponies and donkeys frequent the lanes and open forest. The property occupies an outstanding position on high ground with direct access to the scenic open acres of Hyde Common. Hyde has a highly regarded primary school, shop and The Potting Shed cafe, all within walking distance, and there is a popular public house in neighbouring Frogham. The Avonside towns of Fordingbridge (approx. 1.5 miles) and Ringwood (approx. 6 miles) have an excellent range of local shops, health centres and reputable state and private schools.

Communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Those who enjoy outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly be satisfied by the glorious walking, riding and cycling countryside on the door step. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

From the track a set of vehicular and pedestrian gates open onto a parking area standing to the front of the house. Behind the house is a DOUBLE GARAGE 5.94m (19ft 6in) x 5.79m (19ft 0in) with twin up-and-over doors, light and power connected and a personal door to the rear.

The grounds flank the house on three principal elevations and are primarily laid to and mown as lawn, with a flourishing fruit cage and vegetable bed positioned in the north-west corner. The grounds are securely enclosed by a combination of established hedging and fencing.

Within the grounds are a number of former agricultural OUTBUILDINGS of concrete block or profile construction. There is a separate vehicular access via a pair of entrance gates.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band F.

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

Leave Fordingbridge High Street, crossing the River Avon and passing under the A338 flyover. Turn right opposite the Southampton Road garage and continue onto the A338. After approximately 3/4 mile, turn left at the crossroads (sign posted Hyde). Follow this road for approximately 1 mile, passing over the cattlegrid and continue up the hill into Hyde. Turn right at the crossroads by the village school and cricket pitch, continue along the road past The Potting Shed cafe and turn next left onto a gravel track. Kenchingtons will be the 2nd house on the left hand side.
















Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Fordingbridge