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Sold STCListed 132 days
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About
The Property Carter & May are delighted to offer this spacious four/five-bedroom detached home located in Fordingbridge. The property has been owned by the current vendor since new.
The house was finished to a high specification by the original developer and has been further enhanced by the owners.
It has benefited from a variety of upgrades and quality fittings, including engineered oak flooring and ceramic tiles throughout the ground floor, quality NEFF appliances in the kitchen, engineered oak internal doors, and a boarded loft with pull-down ladder access.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway providing access to all principal rooms. To the front of the property is a study/fifth bedroom.
To the rear is a beautiful and spacious open-plan living area. The dual-aspect living/dining room is bright and airy, featuring two sets of French doors leading to the rear garden.
This impressive space is ideal for family living and entertaining. The kitchen is an excellent size and offers ample wall and base units, together with generous worktop space.
It provides space for both freestanding and integrated appliances, including a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, cooker, and hob.
There is also a purpose-built cupboard housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. The ground floor further benefits from a cloakroom comprising a low-level WC and wash hand basin.
On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and one single bedroom, with the principal bedroom benefitting from a modern en-suite shower room.
The en-suite comprises a walk-in shower, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The family bathroom features a bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin, and low-level WC.
Further benefits include double glazing, gas-fired central heating, and the remainder of a 10-year Premier Guarantee.
Outside To the front of the property, the landscaped garden features mature shrubs and planted borders, with a pathway leading to the front door.
To the side of the house is a driveway providing off-road parking for two to three vehicles and access to the detached garage, which is a good size.
The garage benefits from an electric roller door, power and lighting, and a rear access door leading to the garden.
The rear garden can be accessed from both sides of the property via secure wooden gates. The rear garden is an excellent size and enjoys a secluded feel.
It has been thoughtfully landscaped to incorporate two separate flagstone patio areas, ideal for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining, together with display borders and a lawned area.
Behind the garage is a purpose-built timber workshop with power and lighting connected. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing, providing a safe environment for children and pets.
Furthermore, the vendor has recently planted thirty nine willow trees along the side boundary, which will eventually create enhanced privacy. There is also an outdoor tap and external power supply.
Location Augustus Park is a desirable development built by the reputable Pennyfarthing Homes, situated on the northern outskirts of the town.
It is within level walking distance of the town centre, Fordingbridge Infant and Junior School, Burgate Secondary School and Sixth Form, public bus routes, and an area of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), featuring boardwalks, gravel paths, and seating areas.
Additionally, there is a children's play area within Augustus Park.
Fordingbridge offers a selection of local shops, a building society, post office, public houses, restaurants, churches of various denominations, a medical centre, and a sports ground.
For those seeking a balance between home and office working, communications in the area are excellent.
The local road network places the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth, and Southampton within easy reach.
Mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway provide direct links to London Waterloo in approximately 90 and 71 minutes respectively, while Southampton and Bournemouth International Airports are also conveniently accessible.
The X3 bus service stops on nearby Salisbury Road, providing regular connections between Salisbury, Ringwood, and Bournemouth.
Those seeking outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly appreciate the property's proximity to the New Forest National Park, which lies approximately two miles to the east.
There is also a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity, while sailing opportunities abound along the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.
EPC Rating: B Study 2.53m x 2.15m Kitchen 2.86m x 3.21m Dining Room 2.86m x 3.47m Living Room 3.47m x 5.12m Bedroom 1 3.6m x 3.74m En-Suite 2.0m x 1.85m Bedroom 2 3.15m x 2.92m Bedroom 3 3.15m x 2.74m Bedroom 4 3.6m x 2.19m Bathroom 2.4m x 2.0m Garage 2.75m x 5.0m
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