Martin, Fordingbridge, SP6

Looking to relocate to the countryside and need quick and easy access to London? Then look no further than this absolutely charming, totally refurbished, three bedroom semi-detached cottage positioned in the picturesque downland village of Martin.



The property has been completely renovated by the current owners whilst retaining all its’ wonderful original features.

The layout comprises; spacious fitted kitchen complete with Rayburn and breakfast bar, light and spacious reception room with log burner, further reception room currently used as a dining room and a modern downstairs shower room. Upstairs the main bedroom has plenty of built in wardrobes and there are two further well-proportioned bedrooms as well as a modern bathroom with a bath and overhead shower, w.c and hand basin.

To the front of the cottage is a small courtyard perfect for a coffee in the sun with raised flower beds supported by brick walls. The principal section of large garden is separate from the cottage and situated behind the garage in a south westerly direction. The garden has a shed and greenhouse, is very private and arranged as two sections of lawn with a dividing hedge, bound by established shrubs and trees. In addition to this there is a car port and garage as well as a recently installed home office/summer house.

The picturesque village of Martin nestles within the rolling countryside of the Cranborne Chase, where a network of country paths and bridle ways access lovely walking and riding countryside across Martin Downs national trust.

The active community is well supported by a village hall, which is home to a community shop, and a church, and the neighbouring village of Damerham (approx 3 miles) has a reputable primary school, garage and popular public house. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge (approx. 6 miles) has a range of health, educational, shopping and recreational services sufficient to cater for most day to day needs and the Cathedral City of Salisbury, which offers a broader range of facilities including reputable state and private schooling, is almost equidistant via the A354.

Beyond Fordingbridge the A338 and B3078 provide ready access to Bournemouth and Southampton respectively with the latter linking with Junction 1 of the M27. The New Forest National Park is approximately 8 miles to the east, sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and there is a good choice of local golf clubs including Salisbury and Tollard Royal.