Property description
A remarkable five double bedroom family home, which is a beautifully bright and spacious contemporary home extending to 2500sqft, with the highest quality of fixtures and fittings throughout.
Owners Comments
“ We enjoy our morning walks through the beautiful ancient New Forest. It is such a joy, seeing the variety of animals, donkeys, ponies, cattle and pigs etc. Although we feel totally rural with 140,900 acres of forest to explore we are within 20 minutes of two Cities and also have easy access to London & the Continent.
“We love the brightness of this house, even on the gloomiest of days, and we especially love the two rooms with Bi-fold doors which bring the outside in. We appreciate our large decking area in the garden, where we spend a lot of time, as it catches the sun all day long”
Introduction
Situated in the New Forest National Park with its extensive walks and bridle ways, The Birches is set in landscaped gardens approaching 1/5 acre. An extension commissioned in 2012 includes a sizeable two storey extension comprising two ensuite bedrooms, a dining room, study/lounge and utility room. The two main rooms have bifold doors affording much natural light to this substantial home.
The village of Landford offers many traditional amenities with excellent schooling and is conveniently positioned for ideal commuter access and recreation within the New Forest National Park.
Description
The quality of fittings throughout is impressive with oak and marble flooring, bespoke oak doors and kitchen cabinets. A feature half turn staircase sets the tone for this impressive home. The formal sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with double doors into the kitchen.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a magnificent, bespoke design, fitted in a stylish range of extensive soft close eye and base level units with solid oak worktops. Integrated appliances include a “Leisure Range” with extractor hood and dishwasher. There is an island breakfast bar for informal dining, set upon a stunning marble tiled floor. The kitchen/breakfast room also benefits from double doors onto the garden terrace.
The kitchen is supplemented by a spacious utility room with space for a washing machine and dryer, a fridge freezer and three floor to ceiling storage cabinets. The utility room and the cloakroom also benefit from the beautiful marble flooring. The utility room has internal access to the garage.
There is access to a spacious study/second lounge, currently hosting two desks with access to the patio/terrace via bi-fold doors and access to the cloakroom. A good sized formal dining room also features bifold doors onto a patio. The dining room can be accessed from the hallway or the kitchen.
The bespoke oak staircase with contemporary glass panelling ascends to the attractive landing from which all the first floor rooms radiate. The master bedroom and guest suite benefit from luxury shower rooms with the most contemporary of fittings. Three further double bedrooms, two with double fitted wardrobes are served by the stunning family bathroom with an impressive suite.
Outside
A gravelled driveway with turning area able to accommodate approximately nine cars fronts the property. There is a large garage and enclosed landscaped front garden with side pedestrian access to the rear. The rear garden is a fine feature, professionally landscaped to include a beautiful sun deck and a raised lawn flanked by mature borders. There is an attractive patio area adjacent to the rear elevation containing a pretty water feature.
There are three useful sheds around the garden each secluded by bushes.
Location
The highly desirable Wiltshire village of Landford lies between Salisbury and Southampton, within the New Forest National Park. Landford enjoys a friendly social community with a large range of local amenities including a Post Office, local convenience store, village hall, recreation areas, Public House, and an excellent C of E (VA) Primary School. Also adjacent is the village of Nomansland, with a popular public house and French restaurant. Furthermore the proximity to the open New Forest offers idyllic dog walking, cycling and wonderful scenery with the popular Hamptworth Golf and Country club just a few minute’s drive away. Although it is a delightful rural location, Landford is perfectly situated for commuting, within easy access to Salisbury and Southampton both with good train connections and via the New Forrest to Bournemouth.
Agent’s Notes
The property was significantly improved in 2012 and benefits from mains services, including drainage and gas fired central heating via a Worcester Condensing Boiler and a pressurised water tank. There is a Polypipe underfloor heating system in the kitchen, dining room, study/lounge, utility and cloakroom. All rooms are independently temperature controlled.
The rateable value for the property is band F amounting to £2,149.44 2015/16.
Property Features :
- Substantial family home of 2500sqft.
- Beautiful secluded setting with views to the front over paddock land and the New Forest
- Approximately 1/5 acre plot
- Garage with parking for 8 - 10 cars
- Local Primary School with "Outstanding" Ofsted Report