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Carter and May are delighted to offer for sale this large detached 5 bedroom home with a SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE situated in the sought after area of Damerham, Fordingbridge. This sizeable home offers 2279 sq. ft of flexible living accommodation.

Upon entering the property there is a spacious entrance hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. To the right hand side of the property there is a generous light and airy living room enjoying a dual aspect. There is also a feature log burner. The large farmhouse kitchen breakfast room is located to the rear of the property and has patio doors leading to the patio area and beautiful rear garden which is particular feature of the property. The kitchen has an ESSE AGA style wood burning stove, wall and base units and space for both fitted and integrated appliances. There is a separate utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer and a door leading to the rear garden. There is a also a fully fitted bathroom with a bath and high pressure shower, pedestal hand basin and WC.

The ground floor offers flexible living for multi generations. To the left hand side of the property on the ground floor, there is a self contained annexe. The Annexe has its own entrance double glazed door and internal interconnecting door to the main house. The Annexe comprise of an impressive living dining kitchen area with integrated appliances, a large bedroom with French doors leading to the rear garden and an ensuite shower room with low level WC, wash hand basin and walk in shower.

Leading to the first floor there is a large landing, currently set up as an office area with five good size bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside

The property occupies an excellent sized plot, extending in total to approximately 1 2 of an acre. To the front of the property is a driveway which provides ample off road parking for numerous vehicles including motorhomes boats etc. The drive in turn leads to the rear of the property to the left hand side through large secured gates where there is further parking for several vehicles. There is a pedestrian access to the rear of the property on the right hand side via a secure gate.

The rear garden is a gardener s paradise and offers a high degree of privacy whilst enjoying a central location in the village. The beautiful rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, with well stocked flower borders and several fruit trees, including apple trees, cherry trees and a damson tree. The small tree lined River Allen can be found at the furthest point of the gardens and is accessed by a secure pedestrian gate with steps down to the river. The extensive patio provides the perfect spot for summer entertaining and outside dining with direct access from the kitchen breakfast room. There is a further smaller seating area by the little shed which is perfectly positioned to enjoy the shade provided by the trees during the day whilst benefitting from the evening sunshine.

Also within the rear garden is a large outbuilding which has previously been used as a home office and is insulated and plastered. This outbuilding benefits from all services, including power, water and drainage and is fitted with a WC. The outbuilding has numerous potential uses such as home office, gym or ancillary overnight accommodation.

Location

The property is centrally located in the picturesque Downland village of Damerham, where much of the surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a thriving community with an active Village Hall, Church, Garage, Public House and a host of local produce sellers. Damerham is also home to the reputable Western Downland Primary School which is within level walking distance. The near by Avonside town of Fordingbridge about 3.5 miles caters for everyday needs, including a range of shops, well respected Secondary schooling and sporting facilities. Communications in the area are good, with the Cathedral City of Salisbury, the coastal towns of Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton all within convenient driving distance. All can provide mainline rail links to London Waterloo. Damerham is well placed for those wishing to enjoy the area on foot, by car or in the saddle a number of bridleways and footpaths exist in and around Damerham itself, whilst the New Forest National Park, with its thousands of acres of walking and riding countryside, lies about 5 miles to the East.