House For Sale £800,000
“It was the generous size of the garden and the leafy neighbourhood surrounding it which first attracted us the property” say the current owners, “set in a large plot with plenty of privacy and space for al fresco entertaining. We come from Canada and Norway, respectively, so the mid-century architectural style of the house appealed to us, too, reminding us both of home in different ways.”
“The house suited us perfectly as a small young family with relatives coming to stay for extended periods of time from abroad, ” the owners continue. “The upside-down living model of the house allows for quality time spent together, too. The living room is a particular favourite: Guests are always impressed by the light, airy feel of the space, with leafy vistas through the large windows giving the feeling of being in a treehouse.”
Outside, the generous garden serves as an extension of the indoor living accommodation. “We have created a lovely al fresco entertaining area, ” the owners say, “which has played host to countless family barbecues and pool parties for our daughter’s school friends. We even had a petting farm with her pony and chickens, which all the children loved! Parties don’t stop at our gate - hoping to foster a sense of community amongst our neighbours, we organised a street party one summer, and the tradition has continued almost every year since with games, barbecues, and open access to our garden.”
The location of the property has much to recommend it, too. “Despite the tranquil setting within easy reach of the New Forest, we are within close proximity of the M3 and M27 for Southampton (10 mins) and the airport (5 mins). Working in Southampton but also needing to travel to London and abroad, this has proven to be the ideal commuter’s address. What’s more, we have fantastic schools close by: Our daughter attended a lovely primary school in one of the nearby villages, which feeds into the increasingly sought-after Cantell secondary school.”
Agent: Jack Rees - Fine & Country
EPC: D
Council Tax: F
Drainage: Mains
Acreage: 35acres
Heating: Gas (boiler serviced March '22)
Construction Date: 1965
Listed: No
“The house suited us perfectly as a small young family with relatives coming to stay for extended periods of time from abroad, ” the owners continue. “The upside-down living model of the house allows for quality time spent together, too. The living room is a particular favourite: Guests are always impressed by the light, airy feel of the space, with leafy vistas through the large windows giving the feeling of being in a treehouse.”
Outside, the generous garden serves as an extension of the indoor living accommodation. “We have created a lovely al fresco entertaining area, ” the owners say, “which has played host to countless family barbecues and pool parties for our daughter’s school friends. We even had a petting farm with her pony and chickens, which all the children loved! Parties don’t stop at our gate - hoping to foster a sense of community amongst our neighbours, we organised a street party one summer, and the tradition has continued almost every year since with games, barbecues, and open access to our garden.”
The location of the property has much to recommend it, too. “Despite the tranquil setting within easy reach of the New Forest, we are within close proximity of the M3 and M27 for Southampton (10 mins) and the airport (5 mins). Working in Southampton but also needing to travel to London and abroad, this has proven to be the ideal commuter’s address. What’s more, we have fantastic schools close by: Our daughter attended a lovely primary school in one of the nearby villages, which feeds into the increasingly sought-after Cantell secondary school.”
Agent: Jack Rees - Fine & Country
EPC: D
Council Tax: F
Drainage: Mains
Acreage: 35acres
Heating: Gas (boiler serviced March '22)
Construction Date: 1965
Listed: No
