4 bed country house for sale

Cripplestyle, Fordingbridge SP6

A tastefully presented, elegant Victorian house with established and complementary gardens of approximately 0.4 acres, located in a semi-rural position on the Hampshire/Dorset border.

Location:

Cripplestyle is a small hamlet between the villages of Alderholt and Cranborne and is convenient for access to Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Verwood, Bournemouth & Salisbury, where there is a main line rail station to London Waterloo, and also links to the M27 & M3 at Cadnam (12 miles).
The surrounding area provides riding, cycling and walking opportunities being interlaced with foot and bridle paths. Nearby Ringwood Forest, Cranborne Chase and the New Forest National Park offer further choices for the outdoor enthusiast within a short drive.
Local amenities can be found at nearby Alderholt and Cranborne where both villages have village shops, public houses & Parish Churches. Verwood has an excellent range of local shops, a large supermarket and leisure facilities and Fordingbridge provides a range of independent shops and eateries. St James First School is located in Alderholt with Middle and upper schooling is available at Cranborne and Wimborne. There are a number of private schools within easy reach of the property.

The Property:

Maimorne House, formally named The Manse, is a handsome Victorian house built, according to the datestone, in 1887. Standing in thoughtfully designed garden grounds of approximately 0.4 acres including central feature ponds and a kitchen garden area. The property has been extended and altered over the years to create todays spacious, well-arranged, accommodation that works well for modern family living while offering scope to reconfigure if desired. Many of the original features remain including Victorian cast iron bedroom fireplaces and open fires in both reception rooms. The property is heated by oil fired central heating (radiators) and has partial Upvc double glazing.

Entrance Hall:

Stairs to first floor.

Sitting Room:

Accessed through glazed French doors. Exposed floorboards. Fireplace with wood burning stove. Alcove shelving and storage. French doors to patio and garden.

Living/Kitchen/Dining Room:

Living area with exposed floorboards, fireplace with open fire, alcove shelving and is open to the kitchen dining room where a terracotta floor runs throughout. Hand-built shaker style kitchen units, including an island with a single oven, 2 burner electric hob and vegetable preparation sink, granite work surfaces. Oil fired aga. Butlers sink. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. French doors to patio and garden.

Study:

Under stairs storage cupboard.

Utility Room:

Work surface with storage under and space for a tall fridge/freezer.

Cloakroom:

WC. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Stairs From Hall To First Floor Landing:

Loft access.

Bedroom 1:

Double aspect with views over the garden.

En-Suite Bathroom:

Free-standing bath. Shower enclosure with mains shower fitted. Pedestal washbasin. WC.

Bedroom 2:

Victorian style fireplace.

Bedroom 3:

Victorian style fireplace. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 4:

Victorian style fireplace. Hot water cylinder.

Family Bathroom:

Panelled bath. Pedestal washbasin. WC.

Outside:

The property is approached from a quiet no-through lane over a generous gravel driveway providing ample parking. A detached brick built garage and carport are currently fenced off, this would be easily removed allowing vehicular access.

The established garden has been thoughtfully designed with a patio area accessed from the kitchen and sitting room, perfect for alfresco entertaining. Steps lead to main garden with rectangular central ponds, mature hedging, tree and shrub planting along with a kitchen garden area where there are 2 greenhouses and vegetable beds.

Outgoings:

Council tax band: F Amount payable 2025/26: £3727.90

Services:

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