£2,000,000 /Sale price

This beautiful character, thatch cottage is located in the picturesque Rockford within The New Forest National Park and set in grounds of 1.3 acres. We understand the original part dates back to the 1700s with two staircases. The grounds overlook adjoining paddocks and forest, walking distance to the local country pub. Direct Forest access.Thatch entrance leads into the entrance hallway and main staircase to the first floor. Study to the front aspect, leads to the downstairs cloakroom, w.c. and wash hand basin with plenty of cupboard space. The dual aspect sitting room has a box bay window and window seat with storage, views across the grounds. Beamed ceiling and Inglenook fireplace with a Mendip stove.Kitchen/dining room has a stable door to the front aspect. Dual aspect with views of the grounds and adjoining paddocks. Aluminium french doors to the side aspect and aluminium bi-folds to the sun terrace with a feature bi-fold window also. Centre island with wooden work top, breakfast bar, Schott Ceran induction hob, sockets and space for Microwave.Cottage style wall and base units with granite work tops. Electric Aga with a feature brick surround and beam above. Space for American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility/boot room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Main return staircase with a feature window, leads to the first floor. Bedroom one is dual aspect with side and rear views of the gardens. Built- in wardrobes. Bedroom two is accessed from the staircase by the kitchen. Dual aspect with fitted wardrobes. En-suite shower room with Antico flooring, fully tiled walk-in shower, w.c and wash hand basin with twin taps. Bedroom two leads onto bedroom three, again dual aspect. Bedroom four is to rear aspect.Family shower room with walk-in shower, w.c. and wash hand basin. Fitted cupboards and airing cupboard with loft hatch access.The popular market town of Ringwood has much to offer in the way of amenities, including numerous country pubs & restaurants, boutique shops, a David Lloyd Health & Leisure Club & a local Post office and is host to much sought after educational establishments. The area borders The New Forest, giving access to acres of moor, heath and woodland offering a wide range of pursuits such as cycling, walking, riding & fishing. The A31 & A338 dual carriageways provide links to the sandy coastline of Bournemouth (8 miles south), Salisbury (18 miles north) & the M27 for Southampton (18 miles east). National Express coaches make regular trips to London and all its airports.Agents note:All leaded windows to the front aspect have been replaced and a new thatch by the current owners, including ridge on the cottage and garage.The property is approached via a cattle grid to a gravel in and out driveway. Flower borders and a well. Double garage with power and lighting and thatched roof with wooden opening doors. Large vegetable patch to the right. Side gate leads to the rear garden with views over adjoining paddocks.Mainly laid to lawn with a variety of trees, including fruit trees. Stock fencing all round. A sun terrace runs along the side and rear of the property with feature cobbled half moon steps and cobbled alfresco seating area with a shade sail, power and lighting. Cottage flower borders. Summerhouse with a bar, power and lighting. Large barn with power and lighting. Space for a Hot Tub. Various seating areas around the grounds.GOil, septic tank and electric