Property description
An exquisite character cottage, believed to date back 400 years and formerly the woodsmen cottage for the Breamore Estate, ideally positioned on The Common, central in the heart of the New Forest village of Woodgreen.
Owners’ Comments
‘’The camaraderie of the village is amazing, there is often bake sales and fetes in order to raise funds for local amenities including the village shop and donkeys!’’
‘’The location is super, being able to step outside the garden and walk for miles is a joy.’’
Introduction
Set within beautifully maintained gardens approaching 1/4 acre, Rhosmare Cottage has been painstakingly and lovingly restored to create a stunning character home, rich in period features associated with its era including exposed beams and timbers, original doors and impressive inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves in the delightful reception rooms.
Beautifully quaint, the cottage is also practical with surprisingly generous storage space, an attractive vaulted reception room, thoughtfully designed family bathroom with stylish sanitary ware and a garage with parking.
Situated in the quintessential New Forest village of Woodgreen, within walking distance of its revered public house, award winning local store and active village hall, this rare gem offers the perfect opportunity to experience integral village life in the heart of the New Forest with its famed walks and outdoor pursuits.
Description
Upon entering Rhosmare Cottage through the original front door, the enchanting history of this home is immediately apparent with the exposed oak timbers, beams and stone tiled floors. The sitting room enjoys the impressive focal point of the feature Inglenook fireplace with a matt black, slate hearth, housing a wood burning stove with attractive stone tiled floor flowing throughout the downstairs. The vaulted dining is the undoubted centre piece of this stunning home, enjoying a dual aspect which includes a double height window and centres upon another Inglenook fireplace. There are steps to a small utility room hosting the wall mounted Worcester Bosch gas boiler. The kitchen is well arranged with ample eye and base level units and granite work surfaces. There is space and plumbing for all kitchen appliances and access to an inner hallway which in turn leads to a family bathroom complete with matching white suite and Bedroom three which is versatile and could be easily utilised as a snug or family room. A staircase accesses two bedrooms which are both of good size with fitted wardrobes.
Outside
The property is approached from the driveway and garage via a pedestrian gate to the rear garden. The grounds are approaching 1/4 acre and are particularly private, surrounded by mature trees and enclosed by a combination of fencing and hedging. Beautifully maintained with tiered areas, the garden is predominantly lawned and well stocked with mature shrubs and a fruit tree. There is also two sheds.
Location
Woodgreen is a delightful village which lies between Breamore and Hale to the east of the River Avon. It is located due south of the city of Salisbury, accessed via the nearby A338, with its nearest town of Fordingbridge lying to the southwest. Set to the side of a forest track, the property occupies a pleasant position within this picturesque New Forest village which boasts a local pub, post office/village store, village hall, church and village green. Fordingbridge offers a range of shopping facilities and amenities as well as good schooling whilst the surrounding open forest features idyllic walks, cycle rides and other outdoor pursuits within acres of stunning countryside.
Agents Notes
Rhosmare Cottage is a quintessential period cottage completely rethatched in 2012. The property is fitted with electric under floor heating to the ground floor and gas fired central and water heating and has private drainage. The property is also not listed. The rateable value for the property is Band D amounting to £1,489.35 in 2016/17.
Property Features :
- Beautifully presented character cottage believed to date back almost 400 years
- Exposed beams, Inglenook fireplaces and some original doors
- Fitted country kitchen and separate utility room
- Vaulted dining room and separate sitting room
- Thoughtfully designed family bathroom with attractive suite