MAYS COTTAGE, FOREST ROAD, HALE, PRICE GUIDE: , , SP6 2NR £800,000

AN EXCEPTIONAL DETACHED EDWARDIAN RESIDENCE RECENTLY EXTENDED AND PART MODERNISED SET IN EXTENSIVE GROUNDS OF APPROX. SEVEN ACRES WITH DIRECT ACCESS ONTO THE NATIONAL PARK

DIRECTIONS: From proceed south on the A338 road until you reach the village of Downton and here turn left at the crossroads on the B3080 road for . Continue along The Borough over the river and up the hill towards Morgans Vale and proceed along The Ridge past the Woodfall Inn on the left and the playing fields. Proceed for a further half a mile until you see a road on the right hand side called The Tethering Drove and immediately adjacent to this you will Mays Cottage with the wrought iron gates.

LOCATION: The property is located in a lovely rural area on the edge of the New Forest between Salisbury and the south coast. Hale has a Primary school and The New Forest has many rides and walks available and the nearby village of Woodfalls has good facilities including a school, recreation ground, public house, church, shop and Post Office. The village of Downton is approximately four miles away and here there are further good facilities whilst the Cathedral city of Salisbury is some twelve miles to the north with its further good amenities including a main line railway station. The property has also good access to the M27 approximately ten miles away bringing , and the south coast into easy reach. DESCRIPTION: This is a rare opportunity to purchase an attractive detached house set in extensive gardens and grounds of around seven acres. The original house was built in Edwardian times of brick elevations under a slate roof and the previous owner has extended the property and has carried out the majority of a modernisation scheme although further works are still required. The house has the benefit of an oil fired central heating system (at present not working) and also double glazing. The accommodation consists of a reception hall, cloakroom, large living room, dining room, kitchen and utility room on the ground floor with master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor.

We understand the area of land belonging to Mays Cottage extends to around seven acres. This includes an area of land on the other side of Forest Road. Around Mays Cottage is a garden with lawns, mature trees, shrubs and ornamental plants. There is a further field surrounded by a marvellous area of woodland with many attractive mature species. The property also has a variety of interesting outbuildings, some of which are in poor condition offering scope for further improvements if required. This property does have access on to the New Forest National Park where there are some fantastic walks and rides available.

The accommodation comprises:

ENTRANCE HALL: With tiled floor.

UTILITY AREA: With built in freezer, built in Hotpoint washing machine, electric meter cupboard and further storage cupboard. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With eaves storage cupboard. BATHROOM: With panelled bath with shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and tiled walls. CLOAKROOM: With WC, wash hand basin and radiator. BEDROOM 1: 3.26m x 3.26m (10' 8" x 10' 8") With radiator and storage cupboard. OUTSIDE: The property is approached through wrought LIVING ROOM: 9.83m x 3.27m (32' 3" x 10' 8") With log iron gates leading to a parking and turning area. There are burning stove, radiator, three wall lights, television aerial point and EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: With shower cubicle, wash former garages and a range of useful outbuildings including stairs off to first floor. hand basin and WC. sheds, workshop, stables, storage rooms, all of which have got potential for upgrading if required. There is an area of GARDEN ROOM: 3.12m x 2.74m (10' 2" x 8' 11") BEDROOM 2: 3.88m x 3.66m (12' 8" x 12' 0") With two wall garden to the front of the house with lawn, shrubs and trees, lights and radiator. further lawns to the side with former ornamental pond and DINING ROOM: 3.68m x 3.68m (12' 0" x 12' 0") With wood drains and a large area of grassland, fenced with gate onto burning stove, two wall lights, radiator and under stairs cupboard. BEDROOM 3: 3.68m x 3.67m (12' 0" x 12' 0") With radiator the New Forest National Park at the rear. The field is and storage cupboard. surrounded by mature woodland with many attractive KITCHEN: 2.79m x 2.70m (9' 1" x 8' 10") With sink unit, range species of tree and shrub and the whole area extends to of base and drawer units, built in oven, hob and extractor around seven acres we understand. over, fitted fridge and freezer, fitted dishwasher, range of wall SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected to the cupboards, fitted worktops and part tiled walls. property and drainage is to septic tank. COUNCIL TAX BAND: E (£1,909.75 for 2017/2018.

There are seldom properties of this size with an area of land leading onto the New Forest that come onto the open market and viewing is strongly recommended.

7004/DM/07.11.17 Viewing By confirmed appointment only with the vendor’s agent. Telephone 01722 414747.

Agent’s note Every effort has been made to prepare these particulars as carefully as possible. However, intending purchasers should be aware that their accuracy is not guaranteed, nor do they form part of any contract. Please note that the quoted room sizes are approximate and we advise you to verify the dimensions carefully, especially when ordering carpets, fittings, or any built in furniture. Where heating and electrical equipment is included, please be aware that we have not tested the appliances. We strongly recommend purchasers obtain legal advice and a survey.

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