2 bed country house for sale

Hyde Lane, Stuckton, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6

A beautifully presented 2-bedroom cottage in immaculate condition tucked just inside the New Forest National Park in the quiet hamlet of Stuckton.

Built in 1956 employing construction methods of the day, Bray Cottage is a relatively modern dwelling encased in the facade of a much older property, with a traditional thatched roof over a clean, white-washed, rendered elevation. The cottage is tucked just inside the New Forest National Park and sits in an established, south-facing rear garden of approximately 0.18 acres. Offering spacious 2-double bedroom accommodation that extends to over 1,200 sq. Ft. The cottage has been lovingly refurbished over the years, with highlights ranging from the bespoke kitchen from Jones & Co. Of Salisbury, limestone floors, a superb garden room and two luxuriously appointed bath/shower rooms. The cottage enjoys a predominantly south-facing orientation, ensuring there is much natural light, particularly in the garden room, which features a vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors onto a large patio. The gardens wrap around the cottage on two primary elevations, and are well stocked and tended with established flower beds, manicured lawns and an attractive thatched summerhouse.

Tucked just inside the boundary, Stuckton is an ideal gateway to the North West corner of the New Forest National Park, one of a cluster of peaceful villages and hamlets in the immediate area including neighbouring Hyde and Frogham that share facilities extending to a primary school, public houses, the nearby Three Lions public house/restaurant, a village hall and The Potting Shed cafe and shop at Hyde.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge is a short distance away (approximately 1 1/2 miles) and offers a broad range of educational, recreational and health facilities. The local road network also provides access to the regional employment centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth, Southampton and Poole as well as links to the A31 and M27. There are mainline railway stations at Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton and international airports at the latter two. The close proximity of the open forest makes it an ideal setting for those with a passion for outdoor pursuits such as walking, riding and cycling and sailing opportunities abound at nearby Blashford Lakes and the South Coast.

A shared entrance way leads to a 5 bar wooden gate that opens to a gravelled driveway that supplies parking for two cars.

The garden wraps around the cottage on all elevations, with the bulk of it lying to the south-east and south, ensuring a sunny, light aspect. Adjoining the cottage and accessed from the garden room is a generous paved terrace that takes full advantage from the orientation, the ideal spot for al fresco entertaining or relaxing. Beyond the terrace the garden is laid to well tended lawn with several mature, well-planted flower and shrub beds. Within the garden is a versatile thatched summerhouse and two garden sheds providing useful storage.

New Forest District Council. Band F.

Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Treatment plant private drainage system.

From Fordingbridge pass over the River Avon, continue under the flyover and turn immediately right opposite Southampton Road garage. Take the immediate left hand turning signposted Stuckton/Frogham. Continue into Stuckton, passing the Three Lions Restaurant over the small bridge. Pass over the cattle grid and turn first right into Hyde Lane. The entrance to Bray Cottage will be located after approximately 50 yards on the left hand side.

Entrance Porch

Canopy style with stable style front door to:

Entrance Hall

Stairs to first floor. Understairs cupboards. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom

WC. Corner wash hand basin with cupboard under.

Sitting Room

Engineered oak flooring. Fireplace with stone surround housing woodburning stove. Archway to:

Garden Room

Lovely bright and airy room with vaulted ceiling and two sets of bi-fold doors opening to garden and terrace. Limestone flooring with underfloor heating (electric).

Kitchen

Beautifully fitted with a range of base and eye units comprising cupboards, drawers and pantry style cupboard supplied by Jones & Co. Of Salisbury. Quartz work surface surrounding principal Butler's style sink with mixer tap. Space for (Calor) gas fired range style cooker. Integrated wine fridge. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. Secondary sink for utility purposes. Attractive limestone flooring. Stable style external door to garden.

Landing

Roof access.

Bedroom 1

Fitted wardrobes and bedside tables.

En Suite Shower Room

Tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Patterned tiled floor and part tiled walls.

Bedroom 2

Excellent range of fitted furniture to include wardrobe, cupboards, bedside tables and bench seat with drawers under.

Bathroom

Freestanding roll top bath. Separate shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Patterned tiled floor and tiled walls.