The Common Damerham, Fordingbridge
£735,000

The property enjoys a delightful location near the end of a no-through country lane and adjoining open arable farmland.

The picturesque village is located within the Cranborne Chase national landscape and is well positioned for the outdoor enthusiast with many footpaths and bridleways crossing the surrounding countryside, the New Forest is located 7 miles to the east and the coast approximately 20 miles south. Damerham has a thriving community with a popular public house, parish church, modern and well used village hall, garage and an excellent school, Western Downland Infants with the junior section, a feeder school to Burgate, in the neighbouring village of Rockbourne. Fordingbridge (approx. 4 miles) offers good day-to-day facilities including a variety of independent shops and eateries, a building society, public library and churches of various denominations along with a medical centre and the active Avonway community centre which are both located close to the central car park.

The interesting and unusual combination of timber and conventional construction has been thoughtfully extended and improved by the current owners, who have created a stunning and highly individual home. Light, airy living accommodation is complemented by a wraparound hardwood deck, creating a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The property has been finished to a high standard throughout, featuring oak or limestone flooring the ground floor, underfloor heating to the areas with limestone flooring, a stunning hand-built kitchen and lantern roofs that flood the home with natural light. Ivydene also offers  flexible accommodation, including a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, which could provide an independent income opportunity or comfortable accommodation for a relative. The well-arranged and beautifully presented accommodation comprises:

Oak floor. Radiator.

Oak floor. Built-in wardrobes. Pedestal washbasin. Radiator.

Oak floor. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.

Oak floor. Radiator.

Walk-in shower enclosure. Double vanity basins. Over-sized Jacuzzi bath. WC. Heated towel rail and radiator. Limestone floor with under floor heating.

Vanity hand basin. WC. Limestone floor.

Oak floor. 2 radiators. Open fire with painted brick chimney and marble tiled hearth. Open to:

Oak floor. 2 lantern roof lights and 3 sets of French doors create a delightful light room leading to the hardwood deck. Corner feature fireplace.

A hand-built kitchen with shaker style units including base cupboards and drawers. Tall storage cupboards. Solid oak work surfaces including a drop-down breakfast bar. Double ceramic sink. Space for electric range cooker with extractor hood over. Cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. French doors leading to the deck and garden. Open to:

Oak floor. Extensive fitted bookshelves. Two sets of French doors leading to the deck and garden beyond. 2 radiators.

Paddle stairs leading to:

(Currently used as a bedroom) Under eaves storage. Velux windows. En-suite with fitted shower cubicle. WC. Vanity washbasin.

Door from driveway to:

Oak floor. Radiator.

Base and wall cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge. Stainless steel sink. Beech work surface.

Shower enclosure with glazed screen. Vanity washbasin. WC. Oak floor. Radiator.

Oak floor. Radiator. Door to garden.

The property is approached from The Common through electric timber gates leading to a generous gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The garden is laid mainly to lawn and enclosed predominately by mature hedging. There is a hardwood deck which wraps around 3 sides of the property, perfect for alfresco living. There is a useful timber constructed home office/gym, various useful sheds and storage areas. The property enjoys delightful views over the adjoining farm land.

Council tax band: E Amount payable 2026/27: £2853.68

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating.