House For Sale £679,750
A sensitively refurbished and extended period semi-detached cottage in a peaceful rural setting on the edge of the sought after New Forest village of Hale.
Spring Cottage was formerly one of a pair of semi-detached thatched cottages of period origin standing in an established garden plot of approximately 0.22 acre in a tranquil position on the edge of the sought-after New Forest village of Hale. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners, who have painstakingly restored and brought to the fore many original period features, such as the impressive Inglenook fire place in the sitting room and original ceiling timbers in the first floor bedrooms. The heritage of the cottage is perfectly complemented by a modern extension and a beautifully fitted, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with the luxury of under floor heating, and the versatile accommodation includes the option of a ground-floor bedroom or extra living room. Externally, there is a generous outdoor entertaining and seating terrace overlooking the garden and a useful studio/home office for those seeking work-from-home space.
The property is quietly located on the peaceful outskirts of the sought-after New Forest village of Hale, one of a cluster of pretty villages populating the north-western corner of the National Park. The village has a highly regarded primary school overlooking the village green, which is also home to the local cricket team, as well as the cattle and ponies that freely roam this part of the forest. Neighbouring Woodgreen (approximately 1 mile) provides a further range of village amenities including an excellent community-owned village shop and popular public house, whilst the Avonside communities of Downton and Fordingbridge offer a further range of local shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The Cathedral City of Salisbury is approximately 8 miles to the North via the A338 and the nearby B3078 crosses the forest to join Junction 1 of the M27 at Cadnam for access to Southampton, the M3 and London beyond.
For the outdoor enthusiast Hale is well positioned as a stepping stone for wider exploration of the New Forest National Park and the glorious heath, moor and woodland it has to offer, with the National Trust owned Hale Purlieu of particular note.
An entrance inset to a brick wall frontage opens onto a generous gravelled driveway and parking area to the front of the cottage, with ample space for 3-4 vehicles. Pedestrian access to the front entrance porch and securely gated side access to the rear garden, with a small cottage-style front garden laid to lawn and a hedged border.
Alongside the cottage is a useful outbuilding that comprises a STUDIO area with a tiled floor and a SHOWER ROOM with a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC, ideal for those seeking work-from-home space.
The principal section of garden is found to the rear of the cottage and benefits from a south-facing orientation. Immediately adjoining the cottage is an impressive flagstone patio that abuts an area of decking overlooking the garden, the ideal vantage point for al fresco dining, entertaining and relaxing. Steps lead down to the central expanse of garden laid to lawn that slopes away from the cottage on a gentle gradient, where the garden adjoins and overlooks neighbouring woodland. Within the garden is an attached brick-built GARDEN STORE.
New Forest District Council. Tax band C.
Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to kitchen, inner lobby and bedroom/dining room. Private drainage (Klargester bio-disc). Mains water and electricity.
From the centre of Woodgreen follow the road past the Horse and Groom public house on your right and proceed over the next cattle grid. Continue along this road passing the turning to Moot Lane and up the hill. Queen Street is the second turning on the right and the cottage will be seen after a short distance on the right hand side.
Spring Cottage was formerly one of a pair of semi-detached thatched cottages of period origin standing in an established garden plot of approximately 0.22 acre in a tranquil position on the edge of the sought-after New Forest village of Hale. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners, who have painstakingly restored and brought to the fore many original period features, such as the impressive Inglenook fire place in the sitting room and original ceiling timbers in the first floor bedrooms. The heritage of the cottage is perfectly complemented by a modern extension and a beautifully fitted, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with the luxury of under floor heating, and the versatile accommodation includes the option of a ground-floor bedroom or extra living room. Externally, there is a generous outdoor entertaining and seating terrace overlooking the garden and a useful studio/home office for those seeking work-from-home space.
The property is quietly located on the peaceful outskirts of the sought-after New Forest village of Hale, one of a cluster of pretty villages populating the north-western corner of the National Park. The village has a highly regarded primary school overlooking the village green, which is also home to the local cricket team, as well as the cattle and ponies that freely roam this part of the forest. Neighbouring Woodgreen (approximately 1 mile) provides a further range of village amenities including an excellent community-owned village shop and popular public house, whilst the Avonside communities of Downton and Fordingbridge offer a further range of local shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The Cathedral City of Salisbury is approximately 8 miles to the North via the A338 and the nearby B3078 crosses the forest to join Junction 1 of the M27 at Cadnam for access to Southampton, the M3 and London beyond.
For the outdoor enthusiast Hale is well positioned as a stepping stone for wider exploration of the New Forest National Park and the glorious heath, moor and woodland it has to offer, with the National Trust owned Hale Purlieu of particular note.
An entrance inset to a brick wall frontage opens onto a generous gravelled driveway and parking area to the front of the cottage, with ample space for 3-4 vehicles. Pedestrian access to the front entrance porch and securely gated side access to the rear garden, with a small cottage-style front garden laid to lawn and a hedged border.
Alongside the cottage is a useful outbuilding that comprises a STUDIO area with a tiled floor and a SHOWER ROOM with a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC, ideal for those seeking work-from-home space.
The principal section of garden is found to the rear of the cottage and benefits from a south-facing orientation. Immediately adjoining the cottage is an impressive flagstone patio that abuts an area of decking overlooking the garden, the ideal vantage point for al fresco dining, entertaining and relaxing. Steps lead down to the central expanse of garden laid to lawn that slopes away from the cottage on a gentle gradient, where the garden adjoins and overlooks neighbouring woodland. Within the garden is an attached brick-built GARDEN STORE.
New Forest District Council. Tax band C.
Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to kitchen, inner lobby and bedroom/dining room. Private drainage (Klargester bio-disc). Mains water and electricity.
From the centre of Woodgreen follow the road past the Horse and Groom public house on your right and proceed over the next cattle grid. Continue along this road passing the turning to Moot Lane and up the hill. Queen Street is the second turning on the right and the cottage will be seen after a short distance on the right hand side.
