4 bed detached house for sale

Godshill, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6

Tailor Made are delighted to present ‘Rathgael House’ — a superbly balanced and beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, set within approximately one acre of immaculately landscaped gardens. With a covered swimming pool, detached double garage, and substantial outbuilding, this property offers space, versatility, and privacy in equal measure.

Positioned behind a wide frontage and generous driveway, Rathgael House combines well-planned internal proportions with expansive outdoor space, making it ideal for family living. Every room throughout the property has been thoughtfully designed to offer both practicality and comfort, with a seamless flow between formal and informal living areas.

The ground floor opens into a spacious entrance hall, setting the tone for the well-proportioned accommodation that follows. The heart of the home is the stylish kitchen, refitted in 2021, featuring plenty of worktop and storage space, an electric Aga, integrated appliances, and ample space for a family-size fridge/freezer. Overlooking the rear garden and patio, it’s a sociable and functional space for everyday life. A large adjoining utility room adds further practicality, with additional storage, laundry space, and access to the garden.

The main reception room is generously sized and centred around a cosy log burner, leading into a versatile snug or home office. From here, double doors open into a stunning orangery — an inspired addition currently used as a second sitting room and dining space. With a second log burner and panoramic garden views, this light-filled room offers year-round usability and is perfect for both entertaining and family time.

A separate formal dining room overlooks the front garden, while a ground floor cloakroom/WC completes the layout.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes. The principal suite enjoys a peaceful outlook across the gardens and benefits from a luxurious en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, and contemporary fittings. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

The gardens are a real highlight — the result of more than two decades of passion and planning. From structured planting and colourful flower beds to winding paths and defined zones, the grounds provide endless opportunities for play, relaxation, and entertaining. A large terrace leads to the covered, heated swimming pool with adjoining summer house and changing facilities, designed for year-round enjoyment thanks to retractable side panels.

Additional features include a charming breeze house nestled among mature planting, a productive vegetable garden with greenhouse, and a large barn with loft storage, ideal for hobbies or further potential (STPP). The proeprty also benefits from solar powered heating whihc provide an income to the owners of approxiamtley £2,000 per annum. There afre also Photovoltic Pannells which contirbute towards heating the water.

Rathgael House offers a rare combination of generous interior proportions, beautifully established gardens, and an inviting, family-friendly layout — a home designed for both everyday living and special moments. Lovingly maintained and carefully enhanced by the current owners, it is ready to welcome its next chapter.

Services:

Electric Heating

Solar Power

Private drainage

Mains water