• Substantial Colonial style bungalow of about 350 sq m +
• Wonderful secluded position on edge of sought-after village +
• Grounds of approx. 13.58 acres +
• 5 bedrooms +
• 4 reception rooms +
• Former swimming pool and tennis court +
• Grounds include garden, water meadow and woodland +
• Requiring comprehensive renovation or redevelopment (STPP) +

Large Colonial style 5 bedroom bungalow set in approximately 13.6 acres with woodland, former swimming pool, tennis court and fishing rights on the River Allen. On the market for the first time in over 40 years, the property is now in need of full renovation. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Ashford Water is a wonderfully impressive, substantial Colonial style bungalow that has come to the market for the first time in over 40 years. In need of full renovation, it provides a fantastic opportunity to create a spacious and private family home in a peaceful, secluded location, whether that is via a comprehensive overhaul of the existing dwelling or redevelopment and creation of a bespoke residence (subject to all relevant planning permission). The property sits serenely in its 13.58 acres and the principal rooms - including an unusual oval shaped drawing room - enjoy a high level of natural light and sun courtesy of a southerly aspect that encompasses the garden and water meadow beyond. The current layout is extremely well-balanced between an array of living and entertaining rooms, generous bedrooms and former staff quarters, that could offer scope for an annexe. The grounds include a former swimming pool with enclosure, tennis court and a mixture of garden, woodland and water meadow that runs to the River Allen.

Ashford Water is dicreetly located at the far end of a private drive in the sylvan setting of Reeves Copse, a wonderfully secluded location on the very edge of Sandleheath. Sandleheath is a thriving community home to a village shop, a village hall that hosts numerous community events including the monthly 'Bricklayer's Arms', a church, tennis club and scout hall. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approximately 1 1/2 miles) offers a wider range of shops, a building society, a library, a choice of restaurants and public houses, and an excellent health centre. The local area has a large variety of reputable schools in both the state and private sectors and a bus runs through the village serving the Fordingbridge schools.

The local road network supplies convenient access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton, all of which provide mainline links to London. There are international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth which are both within a 30 minute drive. The surrounding countryside provides myriad walking, riding and cycling opportunities via numerous paths and bridle ways, whilst the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East.