For Sale4 Bedroom House in Hale, Fordingbridge, SP6£1,150,000

This individual stylish home, situated in the New Forest National Park, offers a wealth of stylishly presented flexible accommodation, together with 4.5 acres of garden, paddock and woodland, ideally suited to those seeking a small-holding or equestrian home. This individual, stylish home offers a wealth of immaculately presented, flexible accommodation, with the current vendor having undertaken a comprehensive range of enhancements to maximise the space and versatility of both the home and grounds. Occupying a superb position within the New Forest National Park, Gate House has been meticulously updated, re-imagined and refurbished to a wonderful standard throughout, lending itself to both couples and families. The light and airy accommodation offers circa 2100 sq. ft. of versatile space, accessed via the large entrance hall. The living accommodation boasts a superb sense of flow and space, to the front there is a double height formal dining room with an exposed stone fireplace with an inset log burner and a mezzanine landing above. Beyond there is a dual aspect sitting room with patio doors opening out to the rear terrace and a warming log burning stove. The newly installed, bespoke kitchen is to the rear and is the epitome of style and clever design. Sleek modern cabinetry is at wall and base level under swathes of Quartz worksurfaces. The central peninsula offers ample additional workspace or an everyday dining space. There are quality integrated appliances including an induction hob, double oven, microwave, integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher, water softener and Quooker hot water tap. In addition, there is a wonderful snug or playroom. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful utility boot room, a must for every rural home, and a modern cloakroom/shower room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a single. The master bedroom has a stylish en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom. Outside The home is ideally suited to equestrians or those seeking ‘the good life’. The gardens, paddock and woodland extend to circa 4.5 acres in total. Mature hedging and trees border the gardens offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The driveway, accessed via a 5 bar gate and private cattle grid, provides parking for several vehicles and allows access to the attached open carport with the oversized detached garage beyond. The garage itself has ample space with a useful store behind and staircase that leads to a first-floor storage area. The gardens are truly awe-inspiring and have been meticulously designed creating individual garden rooms that seamlessly flow into one another. There is a paved terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining and dining, an ideal position to best enjoy the stunning views beyond the garden. An established lawn is bordered by abundant colourful floral borders that extend away from the home. There is a wonderful herbaceous border and established kitchen garden with a central archway. There is also a greenhouse, shed and ornamental fish pond. The grounds then sweep to the side encompassing a fruit cage, poly-tunnel and an area currently used to house chicken. Beyond, there is a fully fenced and comprehensively planted Orchard that is stocked with a variety of trees including plum, pear, cherry and apple. Adjoining the garden is a large paddock with a separate private gated access, pedestrian and vehicular, leading to the village lane, and from there, within a few hundred metres, to the open Forest with its limitless stunning riding routes. There is potential to construct stables or field shelters (subject to usual consents). Forest Right of Common of Pasture attaches to the paddock entitling the occupier to depasture ponies cattle and donkeys on to the open wastes of the Forest. Beyond is the charming woodland. This incredibly special area has been much improved and revived by the sellers and now has walkways that meander through established woodland with many specimen trees and two pretty ponds, a haven for wildlife. Situation The pretty village of Hale has a thriving community, and is located in the North West of the New Forest. At the centre of the village is Hatchet Green which is in a conservation area. There are many useful amenities, including an excellent local school, village hall and St Mary's Church. The parish is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has a wealth of history over centuries. The area itself offers a wonderful variety of outdoor pursuits, from horse riding, hiking, cycling and dog walking. For the commuter, there is excellent access to the M27 and surrounding major network, while the centres of Salisbury and Southampton are within a convenient driving distance. Additional information - Detached - 2096 sq. ft. of Accommodation - Four Bedrooms - Three Bathrooms - Three Reception Rooms - 4.5 Acres of Gardens & Grounds - Double Garage & Carport - Pretty Village Location Key information Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold