4 Bedroom Detached For Sale

Property description

Forest Gables is a substantial family home situated in the heart of the popular New Forest village of Landford, close to its local amenities and excellent local school.

Owners Comments
“Forest Gables has been a perfect home for us to raise our family, with good village schools and grammar school catchment. Traditionally built, light and airy, the house makes the most of the good-sized garden which is private and well-secured. With an ideal location in this popular village, close to local amenities, the rear aspect gives on to a nature reserve and through this to the playing fields.”

“Landford is a friendly village within the New Forest National Park with all the benefits that brings including to walk, run and ride. It is a friendly village with good community spirit and local services including a shop and Post Office, school, churches and bus service. Within minutes we can be on the A36 or M27 for commuter links and access to Southampton, the ancient towns of Salisbury and Romsey, and slightly further afield, the beaches of Bournemouth and the South Coast.”

Introduction
Enjoying a pleasant outlook, situated on a corner position, with the sylvan backdrop of the nature reserve, the property benefits from flowing accommodation offering both a spacious kitchen family room and a living/dining room supplemented by an attractive Victorian style conservatory. The gardens are delightfully secluded approaching ¼ acre with established trees and shrubs, whilst a driveway offers generous parking, car port and a double garage.Located within catchment of the Salisbury Grammar Schools, Landford is a convenient village offering excellent commuter access via the nearby M27 and A36, whilst situated on the doorstep of the glorious open New Forest.

Description
A hard wood and glazed front door leads to the entrance hall which hosts the downstairs cloakroom and doors to the principal rooms. The kitchen family room is an excellent space, with windows to every aspect and open plan in style. The kitchen area is well fitted with a range of eye and base level oak units and roll top work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a four ring gas hob, extractor hood and double oven. There is also ample space and plumbing for further appliances. Doors lead to a useful, large under stairs cupboard and the utility room with inset sink, space and plumbing for appliances with a door to the rear garden. The family area comprises polished floor boards, exposed brick walling and sliding doors to the patio area. The living room which is centred upon a feature brick open fireplace with tiled hearth and recessed display arches provides access to the dining room through a square arch. Sliding doors lead to the delightful large Victorian style conservatory, with laminate flooring and doors to the garden. The landing is light and bright accessing the loft space and airing cupboard. The master bedroom is fitted with full width mirror wardrobes and benefits from an ensuite shower room. Three further well proportioned bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobe space are serviced by a family bathroom equipped with a white three piece bathroom suite with shower attachment.

Outside
The property is approached via a five-bar gate with tarmacadam driveway to the double garage and carport. There is additional parking to the front of the property which is well screened by mature tees and shrubs with a neat front lawn. A side pedestrian gate leads to the attractive rear gardens which once again are well screened by established firs and trees, with a sylvan backdrop of the copse. Predominantly laid to lawn and studded with both ornamental and fruit trees, the rear garden is well sized hosting a greenhouse and large patio area adjacent to the house with a courtesy door to the garage. Within the sun patio is a feature pond area with surrounding flower borders.

Agents Notes
The property is equipped with gas central heating via a gas boiler installed in 2012, double glazing and mains drainage.

Location
The highly desirable New Forest village of Landford is renowned for its wealth of recreational and cultural amenities, with excellent schooling for all ages at the reputable Landford school and lies within catchment area for the Salisbury Grammar schools. Landford enjoys a friendly sociable community with a range of local amenities including a post office/convenience store, village hall and public house. Furthermore its 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 minutes’ drive away. Although it is a delightful rural location, Landlord is perfectly placed for commuting with easy access to Salisbury, Southampton, and via the New Forest to Bournemouth.

Property Features :

• 4 Bedroom substantial home in popular village location
• Gardens approaching ¼ acre
• Open plan kitchen living room
• Large conservatory
• Double garage and car port