THE SITUATION

New Milton sits in a prime location with the New Forest to the north and Barton on Sea to the south. This market town attracts families, drawn by its strong community, range of facilities, mainline station and schooling provision.

There are acclaimed independent schools, including Durlston Court and Ballard School, both rated ‘excellent’, while state schools include New Milton Infants judged ‘outstanding’, New Milton Junior rated ‘good’, and Arnewood Secondary which is ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ 16-19 study programme.

The town centre has a strong selection of shops, among them a bakery, M&S Food and a traditional quality department store. Leisure facilities feature an arts centre with a programme of performances and workshops, health and sports centre with pool, recreation ground and skatepark.

Eating out experiences range from gastropubs to fine dining via The Kitchen, a relaxed restaurant and cookery school at Chewton Glen Country House Hotel overseen by TV Chef James Martin.

OUTSIDE

The rear garden enjoys a sunny westerly aspect and features an expanse of lawn, bordered by mature shrubbery and close-board fencing, creating a high degree of privacy.

A patio, directly accessible from the house, enhances the indoor-outdoor living experience.

At the rear of the garden, a large timber workshop is equipped with power and lighting.

THE PROPERTY

The bright and airy entrance hall features attractive herringbone-effect flooring provides access to all ground floor accommodation as well as a useful understairs storage cupboard.

To the left of the hallway, an open-plan contemporary kitchen/breakfast room has been modernised by the current owners and enjoys access to the rear patio. It comprises a range of handleless wall, floor, and drawer units, including a pull-out larder, all complemented by marble effect work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Neff double oven, a four-ring gas hob with an extractor fan above, a freezer, and a dishwasher.

Adjacent to the kitchen, at the rear of the property, is a well-proportioned living room with French doors opening onto the westerly-facing gardens.

At the front of the house, the converted garage is currently utilised as a home office but could also serve as a fifth bedroom. It is conveniently positioned next to a WC and a utility room.

From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first-floor landing, leading to four bedrooms, two of which feature built-in wardrobes. These are served by a family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite, including a panelled bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment, a wash basin, a WC, and part-tiled walls.

The principle bedroom benefits from an en suite, comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with a thermostatically controlled shower, a wash basin, a WC, timber-effect flooring, and part-tiled walls.