3 bed country house for sale

Frogham Hill, Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6

A charming, extended three-bedroom period house with beautifully appointed accommodation and gardens, well located on sought-after Frogham Hill.

Halfway Up is a charming New Forest cottage of traditional red brick elevation with lovely, extended accommodation that – as the name suggests – sits approximately halfway along the sought-after Frogham Hill, with an impressive, peaceful outlook down the Frogham Hill ‘valley’. The cottage has been extended and much improved during the current owners' time in residence and sits in a beautiful landscaped garden of approximately 0.19 acre.

A traditional entrance porch on the front elevation of the cottage opens to symmetrical reception rooms, one of which serves as a snug, formal sitting room with wood burner, the other acting as a spacious multifunctional living space with wood burner. The beautifully appointed accommodation flows seamlessly into a series of light, welcoming reception spaces that culminate in the excellent kitchen/dining area, a bright dual aspect room that opens onto and overlooks the garden. The room is extremely well-fitted with a series of gloss modern units, appliances and with ample space for sociable family dining.

The first floor is home to three double bedrooms and a well-fitted bathroom on the first floor, whilst a loft room adds further flexibility. The garden is an undoubted highlight of the property and is arranged to the south and west elevations, ensuring a high level of natural sunlight.

Superbly landscaped, the garden incorporates several private, sunny sitting areas including a patio and deck surrounding an ornamental pond. Within the garden is a bespoke, insulated oak framed building that would make a lovely, light and airy home office or artist’s studio space, with a useful workshop/store attached. To the front of the house is an area of off-road parking. The setting has a lovely outlook and a good level of privacy.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band F.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Air source heat pump and two wood burners.

From Fordingbridge High Street pass over the River Avon and under the flyover. Turn right opposite the Southampton Road garage before immediately turning left (signposted Stuckton/Frogham). Follow this road through Stuckton and over the cattle grid. Proceed up Frogham Hill and the property will be located 'halfway up' on the right hand side.

The property occupies an outstanding position tucked into Frogham Hill, a short distance from the picturesque open space of Hyde Common. Frogham is one of several peaceful hamlets and villages located in the uppermost north western corner of the New Forest National Park, where ponies and donkeys frequent the village lanes and open forest. There is a popular public house and village hall within Frogham, whilst Hyde has a highly regarded primary school, garden shop and The Potting Shed cafe, all of which are within walking distance. The Avonside towns of Fordingbridge (approx. 1.5 miles) and Ringwood (approx. 6 miles) have an excellent range of local shops, health centres and reputable state primary and secondary schools, with Moyles Court and Forres Sandle Manor serving the private sector.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Those seeking outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful location and the glorious walking, riding and cycling countryside virtually on the door step. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.