- Location
- Description
The Situation
Nestled within the picturesque hamlet of Rockford, in the heart of the New Forest National Park, the property enjoys an outstanding countryside setting surrounded by open forest, ancient woodland and heathland. Miles of scenic walking, cycling and equestrian routes can be accessed directly from the property, while a traditional country pub is within easy reach.
The nearby market town of Ringwood offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Superb road connections via the A31 and A338 provide convenient access to Bournemouth’s award-winning coastline, Salisbury, Southampton and the M27, with onward links to London.
The Property
Dating back to the 1700s, this beautifully presented thatched cottage seamlessly combines timeless character with modern-day comfort. Occupying an idyllic position within approximately 1.3 acres of gardens and grounds.
The property enjoys direct access to the open New Forest with uninterrupted views across neighbouring paddocks, creating a truly enviable lifestyle setting.
This beautifully kept home showcases exposed beams, two staircases, magnificent inglenook fireplace, with a Mendip wood-burning stove, forming the focal point of the elegant dual-aspect sitting room.
A welcoming entrance hall leads to a useful study and cloakroom, while the impressive, recently renewed, kitchen/dining room has been thoughtfully designed for both relaxed family living and entertaining.
The kitchen comprises a central island, granite worktops, an electric Aga and aluminium bi-fold doors opening onto a generous sun terrace, this exceptional space enjoys wonderful views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. A separate utility/boot room provides valuable additional storage and practicality.
The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms arranged over two staircases, enhancing both the character and flexibility of the accommodation.
The dual-aspect principal bedroom enjoys delightful garden views and fitted wardrobes, while a second bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms provide versatile accommodation, with one leading through to another, making them ideal for children, guests, a dressing room or home office. A contemporary family shower room completes the first-floor accommodation.
Grounds and Gardens
Outside, the grounds are a particular feature of the property. Beautifully established gardens are complemented by a generous vegetable plot, a selection of useful outbuildings and picturesque views over adjoining paddocks.
Direct access to the New Forest offers endless opportunities for walking, cycling and riding straight from the doorstep, while the gated in-and-out driveway with cattle grid provides ample parking, privacy and ease of access.
Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: G
Energy Performance Rating: E Current: 53 Potential: 72
Utilities: Mains electricity and water (the water supply is not on a meter). Private drainage via a septic tank which the property has the sole use of. The tank is located within the boundary of the property. There is no mains gas supply.
Heating: Oil
Broadband: FTTP -Fibre to the property directly. Ultrafast downloads speeds of up to 1800 Mbps are available at this property (ofcom).
Parking: Private driveway and garage
Living in Ringwood
Ringwood offers the best of all worlds. This old market town is positioned on the edge of the New Forest, yet is just ten minutes drive to the coast and also has easy access to the A31, with London, Southampton and Winchester in one direction and Bournemouth in the other.
It is an increasingly popular destination for home hunters. Best known as the home of Ringwood Brewery (inspiration for the current boom in microbreweries), it is undergoing a re-identification. The old cattle market has been transformed into a stylish shopping quarter with names such as Aga, Hobbs, Joules, Waitrose and Waterstones, and a programme of events that includes live music and farmers’ markets. The adjacent high street has retained its character, with a traditional weekly market and a selection of independents, a new artisan bakery, and a variety of decent eateries such as Framptons and Noisy Lobster.
Families are attracted by the sense of community and highly regarded secondary school (its sixth form provision rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted). There is a wide range of property from thatched cottages, through Victorian and Edwardian villas to tree-lined closes of homes built between the wars and every decade from mid-century onwards.
To the north are the quieter, untouched reaches of the Forest and larger country houses. To the west Ringwood is bounded by the River Avon and Avon Castle, a private estate of big, individual, contemporary properties in large plots, many with views across the water meadows. Avon Castle appeals to those looking for privacy and seclusion, and also attracts people moving from London in search of country life combined with contemporary living. Looking for an Estate Agent in Ringwood? Spencers are here to help.
£1,750,000
Ringwood
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Living Rooms: 5
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A beautifully presented thatched cottage, believed to date back to the 1700s, occupying approximately 1.3 acres in the sought-after New Forest hamlet of Rockford. Full of original character, the property offers versatile four-bedroom accommodation set within beautifully maintained gardens, with useful outbuildings and a private gated in-and-out driveway with cattle grid. Enjoying an idyllic forest setting, the cottage benefits from direct access to the New Forest, far-reaching views across neighbouring paddocks and a wonderful sense of peace and seclusion, while remaining conveniently placed for the nearby market town of Ringwood.
Property Details
- Council Tax: Band G
- Tenure: Freehold