Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

A superb 4-bedroom detached house offering over 2,800 sq. ft. of accommodation set in about 2.6 acres, occupying a glorious elevated position on the outskirts of the village with wonderful views.

Dunbury is a superb country house that exudes relaxed elegance. The house was extended and improved approximately ten years ago to create the glorious house that we see today. With excellent proportions, and thoughtful accommodation, this large four bedroom home is extremely versatile for modern family living.

The kitchen is the heart of the home with a large bay window overlooking the garden, cream electic four door AGA, double belfast sink and a good sized kitchen island with open storage, cupboards and drawers. There is a good range of painted base units as well as curved corner cupboards. This space flows effortlessly through to the dining area with bay window and plenty of space for a large table for family gatherings. The drawing room is another gracious and elegant room; a large Jet Master fireplace with wooden surround and carved mantlepiece as well as a large bay window to the south taking in the garden and the stunning vista. On the first floor, all four bedrooms are good sized double rooms, two of which have generous ensuite bathrooms. The family bathroom that serves the other bedrooms is of a superb size with separate shower and bath. The back staircase adds a level of versatility to Dunbury giving a host of options for multi-generational living or quasi-separate staff accommodation. The house is fully double glazed throughout with a combination of casement and modern sash-less sash painted wooden windows.

The house occupies a glorious private setting on elevated ground on the outskirts of the sought after village of Rockbourne and enjoys a wonderful outlook over neighbouring countryside and farmland to the south-west . Rockbourne sits amidst lovely rolling countryside and within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that covers 380 square miles of diverse countryside overlapping the Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset boundaries. The village is home to a thriving community that benefits from a reputable primary school, an active village hall which is the base for many community events and groups, a church and a popular, community-run public house, The Rose & Thistle.

The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 4 miles) provides a comprehensive range of day to day services, including schooling within both the state and private sector, a medical/health centre, a good range of local shops, a building society and a library. The excellent communications network allows ready access to the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; all have mainline rail links to London Waterloo and there are airports at the latter two.

For the outdoor enthusiast, myriad footpaths and bridleways exist in the surrounding area and there is magnificent out-riding to be had on near-by Whitsbury Downs; the contrasting moor, heath and woodland of the New Forest is approximately five miles to the East. There is a selection of golf clubs in the locality, racing at Salisbury and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast.

Dunbury is approached from Whitsbury Road into a wide entrance. The house is directly to the left and the drive continues straight on to the paddock.

Dunbury sits in a glorious, elevated position with far reaching southerly views across the Rockbourne valley to the rolling hills beyond. To the side of the property there are superb views of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
From the gravel parking area there are paved limestone steps to the back door and the paving continues to the front of the house.

To the front of the house is a paved limestone path leading from the French doors in the centre of the house to sweeping steps that lead down to the lawn and the paddock beyond. The lawn is bordered by pretty herbaceous beds and the steps are flanked by large flowerbeds. Beyond the lawn is the paddock with open aspect and unrivalled views,

To the west of the track that leads to the paddock is a part wooded wilderness area with large tractor shed, disused chicken coop and bonfire area. This area is perfect for watching the sun go down over the Cranborne Chase or sitting around the fire late into the night.

To the north of the house there is a pedestrian gate that leads from the road to the front porch with a large log store to the left hand side. Shallow steps lead up to the parking area and a paved path continues around to the back door.

New Forest District Council. Tax band G.

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and electric AGA. Private drainage.

Leave Fordingbridge towards Sandleheath and Damerham on the B3078. On reaching Sandleheath, turn right at the crossroads sign posted to Rockbourne and proceed into the village. Continue through the village, passing the Rose and Thistle pub. After a short distance and opposite the cricket field turn right (sign posted Whitsbury). The entrance to Dunbury will be located after the first left hand bend.

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Hall

Outer front lobby leads to main front hall that has doors leading to all principal ground floor rooms. Staircase with wooden spindles and oak bannister. Wooden floor & French doors to garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Cream electric four-door AGA, ceramic double sink, space for dishwasher. painted base units and corner cupboards. Bay windows to southern and western elevations, space for fridge freezer on a terracotta tiled floor. Breakfast room area: Large larder cupboard, open fireplace with tile surround and wooden mantle over. Wooden floorboards and bay window to southern elevation.

Utility Room

Half glass door leading to utility area with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for coats. Freestanding single electric oven with electric hobs, single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer & cupboard over

Cloakroom

High-level Burlington WC with pull, large basin & casement window to side.

Boiler room

Grant oil fired boiler, radiator, roof light and hatch window to side.

Tank room

Large unvented hot water tank, water softener, control panels for heating and hot water and security system.

Snug

Fitted cupboard with book shelves over. Cupboard and fireplace recess. Casement windows to rear.

Drawing Room

Superb double aspect room featuring sash bay window to southern elevation. Jet master fireplace with decorative carved wooden surround. Further sash windows to south and eastern elevations.

Landing

Spacious landing with casement window to side and sash window to southern elevation. Doors leading to principal bedrooms and family bathroom. Fitted bookshelves.

Bedroom 1

Large fitted wardrobes to either side of bed with shelves and hanging space. Sash windows to southern elevation. Door to ensuite.

Ensuite Bathroom

P shaped bath with shower over, low level WC and large basin. Traditional decorative towel radiator. Window to eastern elevation and velux window to south.

Bedroom 2

Good range of fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelves. Sash windows to southern elevation. Door to back staircase

Bedroom 3

Large cupboard, sash windows to southern and western elevations. Door to ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom

Bath with shower mixer taps and shower over, cupboard with shelves, low-level WC, large Burlington basin, traditional style towel radiator, vinyl flooring. Sash window to western elevation.

Bedroom 4

Casement windows to rear elevation and large loft hatch.

Secondary Staircase

Staircase leading from utitility room to bedrooms 2 and 3.