Property description
Birch Hill is an imposing Victorian residence of much character and presence. This substantial home was transformed by later additions yet retains the character and architectural style of the original parts and now offers a wealth of versatile spacious accommodation.
The arrangement and flow of the accommodation works particularly well for a family with a stunning large triple aspect kitchen/family room with a vaulted ceiling and french doors leading to a private breakfast terrace providing a true 'heart of the home' living space. In addition there is a separate dining room, play room/snug and a excellent sized dual aspect sitting room with attractive open fire. The first floor mirrors the sense of space the ground floor living accommodation offers with five well proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and one en-suite to the master bedroom. We thoroughly recommend an internal inspection at your earliest opportunity.
The property is well positioned on the edge of popular village of Alderholt, a self contained village close to the Dorset/Hampshire border. The village is well served by a convenience store & post office, excellent primary school that feeds into the middle and upper schools in Wimborne and Cranborne, garage, public house and selection of churches. Approximately 2 miles to the east is Fordingbridge where the local road network also supplies convenient access to Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; all three provide mainline rail links and there are airports at the latter two. The New Forest National Park is approximately 3 miles to the east providing a scenic setting for walking, riding and cycling.
OutsideThe extensive gardens are a particular feature of this home measuring to 0.59 of an acre. The home is well positioned within its plot and is approached through secure wooden gates that lead on to a large gravelled area offering parking for several vehicles and access to the Oak framed coach house which has one open and one closed bay. The driveway is flanked by established lawns, bordered by reclaimed railway sleepers with abundant colourful shrub and flower borders.
The rear gardens are extensive and have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide many usable 'garden rooms'. The rear garden boasts an excellent degree of privacy with an elevated gravel terrace and decking area immediately adjacent to the rear of the house ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. Steps then lead down to the upper lawn that is interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. The remaining gardens predominantly comprise of two lawned areas that are linked by steps, created by the use of railway sleepers where a childs playhouse and sunken trampoline can be found. There is a wonderful variety of shrubs, trees, and flowering plants, plus several raised vegetable beds. There is access to both sides of the property with the addition of a screened compost area with log store and shed.
Property Features :
- Five Bedrooms
- Stunning kitchen/family room
- Grounds of over 0.5 acres
- Master bedroom with en-suite
- Original open fireplaces