4 bed detached house for sale

Fryern Court Road, Burgate, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6

An enchanting Grade II listed cottage with a wealth of historical features and character set in beautiful gardens of approximately 0.6 acres. No onward chain.

Steeped in history, Lilac Cottage is an enchanting Grade II listed thatched cottage nestled in the historic hamlet of Burgate, a short distance to the north of the Avonside town of Fordingbridge. The cottage is believed to hark back to the 16th Century, with later additions in the 18th and 20th Centuries, and the original internal timber framework is very much evident as one passes through its rooms. The rich period detail including a plethora of exposed beams and timbers, an Inglenook fireplace and a studded door into the inner hall combine to create an almost tangible sense of heritage. With the advantage of a potential ground floor bedroom, the cottage offers flexible accommodation that could suit a number of needs; a spacious central reception room and traditional country-style kitchen are complemented by a range of three - four bedrooms, ground and first floor bathrooms, whilst practical matters are served by the utility room. Externally, the cottage sits in an eye-catching, wonderfully stocked garden plot approaching 0.6 acre that offers sunshine, shade and privacy in equal measure.

Fryern Court Road lies to the north of the Avonside town of Fordingbridge, a semi-rural position close to open farmland yet conveniently only a few minutes drive from the town itself. Fordingbridge (approximately 1 mile) offers a good range of local services, including independent shops, a building society, leisure facilities and an excellent health centre. Educational needs are well served by the well respected primary and secondary schools within the town, a further primary school in the village of Breamore and, in the private sector, Forres Sandle Manor, found on the westerly outskirts of the town.

The local road network supplies convenient access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton, all of which provide mainline links to London. There are international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth which are both within a 30 minute drive. The surrounding countryside provides myriad walking, riding and cycling opportunities via numerous paths and bridle ways, whilst the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East.

To the side of the cottage is a gravelled driveway with ample parking for 2 - 3 vehicles and access to the garage with power and light connected.

The cottage sits to the front of a beautiful, diverse garden plot that amounts to approximately 0.6 acre, an attractive attribute of the property and one that will undoubtedly appeal to gardening enthusiasts. From the rear of the cottage is a private flagstone and brick patio with water feature, which provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining, entertaining or relaxing. The principal garden beyond is laid to lawn with established, well-stocked flower beds and borders and mature trees that create pockets of shade. An internal fence and pedestrian gate open to a further section of garden outlying to the west of the cottage where an attractive laburnum and rose clad pergola stretches away towards a shaded summerhouse that could offer alternate use as a studio/home office. A further area of enclosed, level lawn suggests itself as a suitable croquet lawn and in the far corner of the garden is a greenhouse and shed.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band F.

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in a Northerly direction on the A338. After approximately 1/2 mile turn first left into Fryern Court Road. Continue for approximately 300 yards and the entrance will be to the property will be seen on the right hand side.
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Entrance Lobby

Tiled floor. Coats cupboard.

Living/Dining Room

Front aspect. Clay tiled floor. Wealth of exposed timbers and ceiling beams. Magnificent Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer. Principal staircase to first floor and separate spiral staircase to Bedroom 1.

Kitchen

Dual aspect. Hexagonal clay tiled floor. Country style wooden units comprising cupboards and drawers including island unit with plumbing and space for dishwasher, integrated fridge and ceramic Butler's style sink. Former fireplace with carved stone surround reputedly from Salisbury Cathedral housing 5-ring gas-fired (Calor) cooker. External door to garden.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower attachment. Wash hand basin. WC. Tiled shower cubicle.

Inner Hall

Studded oak internal door. External door to patio.

Bedroom 4/Study

Dual aspect.

Utility Room

Oil fired central heating boiler. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Fitted cupboards and shelving.

Bedroom 3

Side aspect. Exposed timbers. Wooden floor.

Bedroom 2

Dual aspect. Exposed timbers, Wooden floor. Built in cupboard. Connecting door to:

Bedroom 1

Wooden floor. Original chimney breast. Sprial staircase to living room. Door to:

Bathroom

Panelled bath. Wash hand basin. WC.