Wavesyde has been in the same family since its construction in the 1930s, and the current owners have extended and refurbished their home to a high standard, creating a wonderful living space for bringing up their family. As you walk through the front door, you can feel this is a happy home, and one can see why the owners have loved and cherished it for so many decades.

THE PROPERTY

The original, double-fronted façade belies the true size of the house, the property having been extended significantly at the rear. This created the much grander living spaces of the living room and kitchen, as well as the master suite and roof extensions that make the house. The formal reception rooms with their wide bay windows are at the front, with the large kitchen/diner and 28ft living room in the extended part of the house, with access to the delightful rear garden. The garden is the gem of the property, and when you enter it from the French doors in the living room, it seems to add a spring to your step.

The first floor has bright bedrooms off the central landing and corridor. The dual aspect large master bedroom suite is substantial and contains a big wet room and walk-in wardrobe. Two bedrooms with windows to the front, and a fourth bedroom with two windows complete the sleeping areas. The family bathroom is a delight, with lovely wooden floorboards and a traditional airing cupboard.

THE GARDEN

Heavenly! A garden to relax and entertain in. Years of care have yielded a result that’s worth the visit, because no photograph can ever do it justice. Its separate components are lovely: mature trees, flower beds, a pond, but the overall effect is magical. As well as the garden is the paved patio, which runs the full width of the rear of the house, giving excellent space for outside dining. The perfect sundowner spot. Adjacent to the patio is the substantial outbuilding, finished to the same style as the house, and complete with power and large window to the garden.

THE AREA

The house is roughly a 15-minute walk to the centre of the sought-after town of Fordingbridge, the northern gateway to The New Forest. This pretty, ancient town on the Avon River has all the amenities one could want, including the well regarded Burgate School. Approx 12 miles to Salisbury, and 6 miles to nearby Ringwood, places it within easy reach of further amenities, with the beaches of Bournemouth less than 20 miles away. A wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to settle in this sought-after area.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold