Cranemoor Gardens, Highcliffe, Christchurch
Guide price £800,000

* FANTASTIC LOCATION * * Close to Hinton Admiral train station, Highcliffe Beach and the New Forest * * 4 double bedrooms * * En-suite and dressing area to principal bedroom * * Bathroom * * 2 reception rooms * * Kitchen * * Utility room * * Private, sunny rear garden * * Spacious sun deck * * Large garage *

Main Description
A beautiful detached character cottage dating back to circa 1860, which was originally the gardener's cottage forming part of the original Cranemoor estate. The property is simply stunning inside and out and presents with bags of character and charm. The cottage sits within well tended and established grounds, and is ideally located for Hinton Admiral train station, access to the A35, the New Forest National Park and is just a short drive to Highcliffe beach and Mudeford beaches.

This attractive cosy home, offers flexible and versatile accommodation over two floors, with lovely features such as sash windows, a stunning feature fireplace in the sitting room complete with log burner, wooden beams, original picture rails and an Aga in the kitchen

On the ground floor there are three reception rooms comprising; spacious sitting room with patio doors leading to the secluded, sunny rear garden, parquet flooring, wooden beams, beautiful brick feature fireplace with wood burner, access to the breakfast room, which also has doors to the garden and a door to the side of the property. Double glass panelled doors lead from the sitting room to the separate light dining room with second feature fireplace and large sash window.

The kitchen can be accessed from the dining room or breakfast room and comprises a solid wood, handmade kitchen with a range of wall and base units, solid wood worktops, ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap, integral dishwasher, pantry cupboard and gas fired Aga set into the inglenook with wooden fire surround. There is space for a fridge freezer and traditional oven/cooker. The leaded church style window is a particularly charming feature.

From the dining room there is access to the bright hallway, well equipped utility room, downstairs cloakroom and central staircase.

On the first-floor landing there is a cupboard housing a modern gas combi boiler. The four double bedrooms are all a substantial size, with one of the guest bedrooms having a door that leads out on to a private, sunny, raised decked area. The spacious primary bedroom has a walk in dressing area with built in wardrobes, ample space for free standing furniture and leading to the fully tiled en-suite shower room with corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. The large family bathroom is part tiled and comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside
The lovely front garden is mainly laid to lawn with brick laid pathways, established shrubs in the surrounding borders, roses which bloom around the front door and is bound by a picket fence which provides a pleasant outlook at the front of the house.

The rear garden is a particularly stunning feature of this property. Set over various levels, the lower level has a pretty courtyard feel with access via double patio doors from the sitting room. Steps lead up to the well-maintained upper garden with mature stocked flower beds, a substantial lawned area with summer house and private decked area, all of which add charm and interest to this bright sun filled garden.

To the side of the property is a spacious driveway which provides parking for several vehicles, and a one and a half garage with side door to the rear of the property and lower garden.

EPC Rating - D
Council Tax Band - E