Harbridge, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3PY Guide price £795,000

Situation

This beautifully presented family home is situated approximately five miles from the market town of Ringwood, which offers comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities. Approximately 14 miles north is the historic city of Salisbury; home of the famous Cathedral which was built between1220 – 1258.
There is easy access to the A31 to Bournemouth, Poole and Wimbourne to the west and connecting with the M27 & M3 to the east, linking to Southampton, Winchester & London. Bournemouth and Southampton railway stations are 20 and 30 minutes easy drive respectively. Bournemouth’s international airport is approximately 12 miles away offering a range of UK and international destinations.
Harbridge sits within the catchment for Ringwood Comprehensive School and also Bournemouth and Salisbury Grammar Schools. There is a bespoke bus service to most of the private schools in the surrounding locality.

Description

This exceptional, detached residence is positioned on a beautifully presented level landscaped plot of approximately a third of an acre enjoying far reaching open field views. Built circa 1630, the property was originally two farm dwellings and was merged into a single residence approximately thirty years ago.
The present owner has extensively and sympathetically extended and refurbished the property, enhancing the original charm combined with the benefits and features of a modern family home.
4 double bedrooms
Family bathroom plus separate shower room
Galleried landing
Three reception rooms
Kitchen/breakfast room with modern dual fuel Aga
Utility/boot room
Ample off road parking
Garage plus log stores
Level garden opening onto open farmland

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises, four double bedrooms. The master has floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes and double doors opening to a Juliet balcony with extensive panoramic views over the garden and open countryside beyond. Bedroom two is a most attractive dual aspect room with a delightful porthole window to the rear elevation and an abundance of fitted book shelving. Both bedrooms three and four are front aspect rooms with built in wardrobes, enjoying views over open fields.
The bathroom has a Victorian roll edged bath, ornate styled hand washbasin and low -level W.C. An outstanding feature of the first floor is the galleried landing to the dining room, which also enjoys expansive views across open fields.
On the ground floor a triple aspect formal sitting room has the original parquet flooring, a stunning inglenook fireplace with original inset bread oven and a rear door gives direct access to the outside paved terrace. The family room has a further inglenook fireplace with seating to the side.
Every room has a character of its own; not least the dining room, with double opening doors leading directly to the paved terrace, vaulted ceiling and an oak-framed galleried landing which is enhanced by an exposed brick wall. This leads to what is undoubtedly the heart of the house, the kitchen/breakfast room.
From the kitchen, concertina doors open onto the terrace to blend the internal and external living space as one. Furnished with a range of solid wood kitchen units and a central island with inset sink and cupboards and drawers below, complemented by a solid oak work surface. There are additional dresser style and corner units and a modern electric Aga with gas module. Adjacent on the ground floor is a utility/boot room and a ground floor shower room comprising a low level W.C, hand washbasin and corner shower units.
Additional features of this property are, leaded double glazed windows, beamed ceilings, York stone terrace, ‘BOSE’ high-definition surround sound system to the family and formal sitting room. There are solid oak doors throughout the accommodation, a dual fuel Aga and a beautifully turned spindled staircase to the first floor landing. There are various architect prepared plans regarding a potential future loft extension, conservatory from the formal sitting room and development of the current garage area.
Outside
Access to the property is off Kent Lane through a five bar gate; where there is ample parking. The secluded garden has a south/westerly aspect. There is an extensive range of mature planting, which complement and enhance the charm of this delightful property. Directly abutting the rear of the house is an expansive York stone terrace, which is ideal for entertaining and sun bathing. This leads to the remainder of the garden that is laid to lawn with un-interrupted views across the neighbouring fields with direct, gated access. There is also a single garage with a deep pitch roof providing development potential subject to the relevant planning permission plus an adjoining log store.

Directions