Bungalow for sale in Burgate, Fordingbridge SP6

This substantial home offers a wealth of well-presented and flexible accommodation, with the current vendors having undertaken a range of enhancements to maximise the space and versatility of both the home and gardens.

The flexibility of the accommodation gives opportunities for either a range of multi-generational living, or abilities for income generation, which our vendors have been particularly successful at. The home sits centrally within its grounds, offering a high degree of privacy, being set back from the village lane, and also boasts a 77’ garage ideal for a collection of either classic cars or other paraphernalia.

The light and airy accommodation offers over 2,600 sq.ft. Of flowing living areas, most of which are accessed via the large entrance hall. A room of particular note is the dual aspect 32’ ‘heart of the home’ open plan kitchen/sitting room with bi-folding doors leading out to the garden and terrace. The kitchen is well-appointed with stylish, an island unit, pantry and utility, with then the sitting room/dining area, enjoying lovely views across the grounds and then the National Park beyond.

On the ground floor there are four generous bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms. Two of these bedrooms suites also have kitchens off them, with separate accesses to the outside, which either further enhance the multi-generational aspects of the house or income generation, as they are separate from the rest of the properties living accommodation. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom suite which is worthy of mention with its walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, and stunning views looking across the grounds to the New Forest National Park.

Homes of this quality and size with so much flexibility and in such a great location with stunning grounds are rare and we thoroughly recommend an internal inspection.

Outside

The property sits centrally within its grounds approaching 0.6 of an acre. To the front is a sweeping gravelled driveway, with space for multiple vehicles with hedged boundaries to the village lane.

To the rear, the grounds are level, and mainly laid to lawn, with shrub borders and a small orchard. The grounds are fully stock fenced. The garage is approached to the side, and being 77’ in length with electric roller doors, with power and light as well as an inspection pit, and would thoroughly suit those with a range of pursuits.

Situation

The property is located in a small hamlet on the edge of Fordingbridge close to and with views across to the New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge is a small market town which has a post office, a number of banks and a variety of other shops and a supermarket. Shopping centres and a wider range of amenities are available a short drive away in the cathedral city of Salisbury to the north and Bournemouth to the south. As well as the myriad of leisure opportunities in the New Forest National Park, the property benefits from easy access to Poole, Christchurch and the Solent ports for sailing and water sports.

There are numerous good schools in the area including the prep school Forres Sandle Manor and Moyles Court. There are a number of public and Grammar school options for secondary education within Salisbury including Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School.

The property is also very well placed for commuting to the business centres in Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth, all with good train services to London Waterloo (Soton Parkway 68 minutes).