Property description
Originally constructed in the early 1900's and adorned by a variety of Clematis, this exquisite and imposing four double bedroom Edwardian home enjoys stunning views over surrounding countryside, located within the popular village of Woodfalls on the fringes of the New Forest.
Owners Comments
\"There are few villages that provide such an active community for all ages. You will feel as though you've always lived here, people are so welcoming.\"
\"Having the New Forest on our doorstep has been like an extended garden with its wealth of beautiful walks and recreational activities.\"
Introduction
Vale Crest offers substantial family accommodation retaining much of the traditional charm associated with its era, yet has also been sensitively improved and extended over the years blending the requisites of modern living. The comforts include an impressive split level kitchen breakfast room and recently refitted shower rooms with traditional features including stripped wood doors and floors, sash style replacement windows and high ceilings. Beautifully presented to a particularly high standard of stylish 'in-keeping' décor, the spacious sitting and dining room are both centred upon impressive character fireplaces with the sitting room hosting a woodburning stove. The gardens are truly delightful featuring attractive planting, manicured lawns and a useful large timber Cabin. There is generous vehicular parking and space to the side for a garage subject to the usual planning requirements. The property is conveniently positioned for the village's host of amenities including local shop, restaurants and quintessential public house with a well regarded village school. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the nearby village of Downton.
Description
The stripped wooden door with ornate obscure glazed panel opens to the generous and bright welcoming hallway offering ample room for a study desk and access to the contemporary ground floor shower room. The principal reception rooms are presented in bright neutral décor, a continuous theme throughout the property. The kitchen breakfast room is split into two levels, fitted with light oak coloured eye and base level units featuring rounded corner cupboards and courtesy lighting over black granite worktops. Integrated appliances include an Electrolux ceramic five ring hob with stainless steel cookerhood an eye level double oven, an integrated Bosch dishwasher and space for a larder fridge freezer. Within the raised breakfast area there is ample space for a family table and chairs. This is supplemented by the impressive utility/boot room featuring a large butler sink, generous storage, an airing cupboard and access to the rear garden. The sitting room features an Edwardian style fireplace with inset woodburning stove and access to the rear garden. A separate dining room hosts an original fireplace with open fire is an ideal venue for formal dining.
On the first floor a sizeable bright landing provides access to the loft and four double bedrooms, two with original fireplaces and fitted wardrobes with all enjoying fantastic views over surrounding countryside. The bedrooms are served by a modernised family shower room comprising a large shower cubicle, chancel style table with wash hand basin and separate W/C room.
Outside
The property is approached via the generous herringbone block driveway suitable for four vehicles and screened from the roadside by attractive hedging. A path leads to the large Edwardian covered porch to the front door and a side access gate to the rear garden. The delightful secluded gardens encompass the side and rear elevation with the side garden featuring a star shaped box hedge border centred around a crabbeapple tree. In addition, a large raised decked terrace adjacent to the house offers an excellent entertainment or relaxation venue overlooking the gardens across delightful countryside beyond. The main gardens are delightfully maintained, predominantly lawned and flanked by well stocked flower shrub borders. The rear garden is west facing, appreciating the afternoon and evening sunshine with rear elevation of the property adorned by a variety of established Clematis and Hydrangeas. An idyllic private setting hosts a sizeable timber cabin ideal as a summer house or useful as further garden storage in addition to the two sheds for garden machinery and a large patio area.
Location
Woodfalls is an active village with a range of amenities including a public house, recreation park and village shop with Post Office. The property is ideally positioned for nearby commuter links including M27 to Southampton and A338 to Salisbury and Bournemouth, whilst also being within a short journey to the stunning New Forest National Park with its abundance of walks and cycle routes. There are a variety of educational establishments including the nearby outstanding Morgans Vale primary school which is just a two minute walk and Trafalgar secondary school, as well as being within catchment of the Salisbury Grammar Schools.
Agents Notes
The property has benefitted from many recent improvements over recent years including a new kitchen, rewiring, new sash double glazing and new gas central heating with pressurised megaflow system. The rateable value for the property is Band F amounting to £2,221.63 in 2016/17.
Property Features :
- Attractive character family home with stunning views over countryside
- Four generous double bedrooms
- Beautifully presented Open plan dual level kitchen breakfast room
- Within walking distance of the local amenities and transport links
- A host of traditional features