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A stunning New Forest location for this four bedroom country
home, which is set in approximately 2.21 acres of landscaped
gardens and holding paddock with direct forest access.
Situated in the New Forest Hamlet of Blissford, this desirable
home of late nineteenth century origins has been significantly
extended to provide comfortable living accommodation and more
recently this home has had recent refurbishment carried out both
inside the property and also outside.
Further comprising private gardens, swimming pool, stable yard
and numerous outbuildings, including a large two storey barn and a
stunning summer house which is currently being used as ancillary
accommodation.
The Property:
- Superb reception hall with oak floors and a hand-crafted oak
staircase
- Elegant living room with a central fireplace housing a
wood-burning stove
- Magnificent librarystudy featuring an impressive, vaulted
ceiling , currently used as a dining room
- Open-plan kitchendiningsitting room which has been newly
decorated throughout, with custom fitted blinds and chandeliers.
These combining family rooms benefits from lovely views across the
private gardens
- Fitted kitchen with newly fitted quartz work-tops, comprising
an electric 5 ring hob, two electric ovens, dishwasher, wine fridge
and American style FridgeFreezer
- A newly refurbished Cloakroom and separate utility room with
attractive porcelain tiled floors, built in cupboards and a Belfast
sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
-Impressive snookergames room including a full sized snooker
table
-Four first floor bedrooms, three with built in wardrobes
- A generous master suite comprising a walk-in dressing room
adjoining a spacious en-suite bathroom, with panelled bath, large
shower cubicle, twin wash basins, close-coupled WC and bidet
Gardens and Grounds:
The property is approached through an electric five bar gate to
a gravel parking area and double garage - with adjoining workshop
and covered area. A five-bar gate gives access to the stable yard
which comprises: a barn with stairs to a second floor; three loose
boxes and a large tack room, with power supply, water and covered
area; and a useful tractor shed for the storage of garden
machinery.
The landscaped rear gardens are beautifully arranged and planted
with an abundance of specimen plants, trees and shrubs which
include Liquid Amber, Azalia Wisteria, Silver Birch and a
large pond featuring a waterfall. Immediately adjacent to the house
is a raised terrace with access to a detached, centrally-heated
garden roomstudio with roof lantern. A separate Knot garden and
entertaining area includes an outdoor, self contained heated pool
and summerhousechanging rooms, which have been newly renovated.
Furthermore, there is a productive vegetable garden and
greenhouses.
There is an additional 1 acre of flat grazing land which makes
an ideal turnout paddock. The stable also via permitted development
could be converted to extra residency.
Situation:
This desirable home is located in the beautiful hamlet of
Blissford, just 1.3 miles from the quaint town of Fordingbridge,
within the parish of Hyde, comprising a village hall, primary
school, church and excellent local pub The Forrester’s Arms. The
market town of Ringwood is a short drive away, offering a superb
range of shops, boutiques cafes and restaurants as well as good
access via the A31 to both Bournemouth and Southampton.
The village of Frogham forms part of the New Forest National
Park, which offers 140,000 acres of open heath and woodland;
perfect for outdoor pursuits including walking, riding. The larger
city of Salisbury is approximately 8 miles away, offering a
mainline railway station running to London Waterloo in just under
90 minutes. There are excellent schools, both state and private, in
the area. The nearest airports are Hurn (Bournemouth) and Eastleigh
(Southampton).
Direction:
Exit Ringwood along the A338 heading north towards
Fordingbridge. Proceed for approximately 6 miles and turn right
into Lawrence Lane, signposted to North Gorley. Turn left at the
end of this road taking you through North Gorley and past the Royal
Oak pub. At the end of the lane turn right and continue up the
hill, past the School, until you reach the crossroads at Blissford
Hill. Proceed ahead at the crossroads. At the end of this road turn
right and you will come to the property on your right hand
side.
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