Property description
Whistlers Chase is a versatile four bedroom detached bungalow discreetly situated in an elevated position the edge of the sought after village of Godshill within the New Forest National Park.
This super home has been lovingly cared for over the years by its current owners and dates back to 1962 with subsequent later additions. The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed with most of its principal reception rooms boasting awe-inspiring views of the homes comprehensive grounds and the New Forest beyond. The deceptively spacious accommodation comprises a superb triple aspect sitting room, which is accessed through the sizeable study/play room, with a brick fireplace fitted with a Jetmaster fire and patio doors leading to the lovely gardens. The dining room is also triple aspect with sliding patio doors to the feature balcony, the ideal vantage point to enjoy the gardens and paddock from. The sizeable and stylish L shaped kitchen/breakfast room is truly the 'heart of the home'. This sociable, light room is fitted with bespoke wooden high and low units and granite worktops and is open plan to the dining room. The sleeping accommodation consists of four well proportioned bedrooms, two of which have an en-suite bathroom, the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a well appointed family bathroom. The master suite has outside access with the recently modernised en-suite housing the utilities.
The opportunity to purchase a home of this versatility and enviable location is rare and we highly recommend a viewing to fully appreciate the peace and tranquillity this home has to offer.
SituationThis desirable home is located twenty minutes from the m27 and set back from the b3078 in the beautiful and sought after New Forest village of Godshill. Surrounded by open countryside, it provides the ideal setting for those to enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, riding and fishing. Godshill has a basic range of amenities including a shop, village hall, riding stables, a leisure centre and a public house. The nearby small town of Fordingbridge has good shops, medical facilities and excellent schools. The Cathedral City of Salisbury is located to the north and has regionally recognised retail, cultural and educational establishments, as well as a range of award winning restaurants and bars. Godshill is also very well placed for commuting to the business centres in Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth, all with good train services to London Waterloo (Soton Parkway 68 minutes).
OutsideThe property is accessed via a five bar gate leading to a large gravelled parking area for numerous vehicles and provides access to the three bay car barn (8.02m x 5.49m x 4.14m). There is a good selection of outbuildings including a timber workshop with light and power which is in need of restoration and three stables to the left. The garden has been thoughtfully landscaped into usable garden rooms and plays host to an array of themes including colourful herbaceous flora, mature hedging and specimen trees, lush bog garden, productive vegetable patch with green house and a formal tiered Japanese garden with ornamental ponds. Extending to 1.86 acres, the paddocks have been divided into two and are enclosed with post and rail fencing as well as being planted with stunning, colourful specimen trees. There is a useful sizeable timber outbuilding (17.68m x 3.66m) in one paddock, ideal for storing machinery or as a field shelter/additional stabling for animals. Both paddocks can be accessed from the front of the property or via Purlieu Lane to the rear and offer direct out riding onto the New Forest National Park.
Property Features :
- Entrance Porch
- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Dining Room with Balcony
- Lobby