Midsummer Wood, Warren Copse, Woodgreen, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

A striking single storey residence discreetly nestled in the sylvan environs of Warren Copse with an impressive array of outbuildings including an indoor swimming pool and office/studio complex, set in stunning grounds totalling approximately 3.83 acres.

A striking detached single storey residence built to the individual specification of the current Vendors approximately 23 years ago, quietly and discreetly located amidst the greenery of Warren Copse towards the far end of a privately owned track. Constructed of Purbeck stone to a crescent shaped design, the principal rooms follow the line of the inner curvature and open onto a covered verandah that is a perfect vantage point for enjoying the outlook over the splendid garden and open countryside of the New Forest beyond, with an aperture through the trees towards Dead Man's Hill. There is a well-defined balance between generous living accommodation that comprises a spacious sitting room with vaulted ceiling and an open plan kitchen/dining room and four bedrooms, with the principal benefitting from an en suite and dressing room. A further notable architectural feature is the funnel style chimney through which an archway has been created between the entrance hall and kitchen/dining room. The property benefits from a range of high quality outbuildings including a heated indoor pool and office/studio/gym complex for those seeking home office or further leisure/recreational space and basement.

Entrance Porch

Entrance Hall    Coats cupboard. Curved Purbeck stone feature wall and archway through the chimney breast to the kitchen/dining room.

Cloakroom    WC. Wash hand basin.

Sitting Room    Vaulted ceiling. Rear aspect with doors opening onto verandah and wonderful outlook over the gardens to the New Forest beyond. Magnificent brick Inglenook fireplace housing Clearview wood burning stove.

Kitchen/Dining Room    Fitted with a range of painted wooden units at base and eye level comprising cupboards and drawers. Granite work surface. Single bowl sink with mixer tap. Tiled splash back. Range of integrated appliances including a Bosch oven/grill, Neff 4 ring gas fired hob and Miele microwave, upright fridge and a dishwasher. Breakfast bar. Tiled floor.

Dining Area: Vaulted ceiling with 2 skylights. Double doors opening onto verandah with lovely outlook over the gardens to the New Forest beyond. Brick fireplace housing Clearview wood burning stove.

Utility Room    Cupboards at base and eye level. Roll top work surface. Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Integrated Miele fridge and freezer. Tiled floor. External door to rear.

Bedroom 4    Rear aspect with door opening onto verandah. Built-in double wardrobe.

Inner Hall    Walk-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinders and under floor heating manifolds.

Bedroom 3    Rear aspect with doors opening onto verandah. Built-in double wardrobe.

Shower Room    Tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin inset to vanity unit with cupboards underneath. WC. Tiled floor. Tiled walls. Heated towel rail.

Bathroom    Panelled bath with shower over. Heated towel rail. Wash hand basin inset to vanity unit with cupboards under. WC.

Bedroom 2    Rear aspect with doors opening onto verandah. Built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom 1    Dual aspect with doors opening onto verandah on two elevations with views of the garden and New Forest beyond. Vaulted ceiling.

Dressing Room    Range of bespoke wardrobes and drawers. Tiled floor.

En-suite Shower Room    Walk-in oversize shower cubicle. Wash hand basin inset to vanity unit with cupboards under. WC. Tiled floor and walls. Heated towel rail.

Basements    Series of 4 basements ideal for storage and housing ground source heat pump inverter (Thermia-Diplomat).



The leafy environs of Warren Copse is situated on the edge of the sought-after village of Woodgreen located in the uppermost Western corner of the New Forest, within the Western Escarpement Conservation Area of the New Forest National Park. The village has a thriving community centred around a popular public house, a well-stocked community run shop and picturesque village Common which is home to the village cricket team as well as the ponies, donkeys and cattle that freely roam the forest. The neighbouring village of Hale has a reputable primary school and the Avonside town of Fordingbridge (about 4 miles) has a range of services sufficient to cater for most everyday needs, including independent shops, cafes, excellent primary and secondary schools, sports and medical facilities.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Outdoor enthusiasts will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful location and the heathland and forest of Hale Purlieu National Trust Common is quite literally on the doorstep, providing glorious walking, riding and cycling country. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

A gravelled driveway winds through the gardens and approaches the rear of the property, widening to a generous part-brick paved parking area to the front of the office and garage complex.

OUTBUILDINGS
POOL HOUSE with balance tank heated 10m x 5m pool, stone surround, level deck, hot tub and double doors opening onto garden terrace.

Changing Room/Shower Room: Shower area with changing bench. Wash hand basin. Mosaic tiled floor and tiled walls. Heated towel rail.

Cloakroom: WC. Wash hand basin.

Plant Room: Heatstar control unit and filtration system. Hot water cylinder. Single bowl stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

OFFICE/STUDIO
Entrance Lobby
Office
Cloakroom: WC and wash hand basin.
Store Room: Slate tiled floor. Single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Cupboards under.
Workshop/Store: L-shaped. Light and power. Connecting door to:

TRIPLE BAY GARAGE
Fitted with 3 phase electricity supply and electric car charging point. Triple up and over electric doors. Overhead storage.

CAR PORT: Can serve either as a 2 bay car port or for a motor home with high clearance frontage. Electric car/vehicle charging point.

The wonderful grounds surround the property on all elevations and comprise landscaped lawn interspersed with patio areas, formal planting and swathes of mature shrubs including rhododendrons and azaleas, following the gentle gradient and contours of the shallow hillside setting. Alongside the garden is an area of well maintained woodland, through which a network of paths trail, leading to a gatethat opens directly onto the forest. Within the woodland is a range of further useful outbuildings including an original GARGE/WORKSHOP, SHED, and LOG STORE. The grounds total approximately 3.83 acres, which includes ownership of the access track.

New Forest District Council. Tax Band: G.

Ground source heat pump to main residence with underfloor heating throughout and 4 kw solar panels. Oil fired heating system to pool house. LPG gas fired heating to office/studio block. Private drainage treatment plant. Mains water and electricity. Full fibre broadband to the house.

Leave Fordingbridge travelling in a Northerly direction on the A338. Upon entering the village of Breamore turn right (signposted Woodgreen). Follow the road into Woodgreen, passing the Horse & Groom public house and turn immediately right. Follow along this road with the common on your right hand side and continue through Densome Wood. Turn right onto the track by the pillar box and follow almost to the far end whereupon the entrance will be located on the left hand side.