Property description
Incredibly flexible accommodation, ideal for multi-generational living.
40x20m Arena, Stables and Paddock.
Lapsed planning permission on the outbuilding for two holiday lets.
No onward chain.
Call Rose for more details.
SITUATION
Downton 2½ miles, Fordingbridge 3 miles, Salisbury 8 miles,Ringwood 9 miles, Bournemouth 20 miles.
Mainline train station: Salisbury to London/Waterloo (90 minutes).
International Airport: Bournemouth 17 miles
Blandfords Cottage lies in a rural position in the heart of the Avon Valley and on the north west edge of the New Forest. The property is situated on the Salisbury Road with ready access on to the A338 connecting Salisbury and Ringwood, with Southampton and Winchester via the A31/M27 to the south east. Mainline train services operate from Salisbury nearby
EDUCATION
There is an excellent selection of public and private schools nearby including Forres Sandle Manor at Fordingbridge, Moyles Court near Ringwood, Canford at Wimborne and Burgate school nearby. The Cathedral City of Salisbury to the north offers a host of good schools including a boys and girls grammar school. See for independents and for state schools information.
LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
Situated in the Parish of Breamore, the village is in a rural position with the nearest shopping facilities in Fordingbridge and a farmshop and tea room nearby at Hyde. A more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities are available nearby in Salisbury, Ringwood (both with Waitrose store) and Southampton. There are abundant walking, cycling and outriding opportunities directly from the property into the surrounding countryside and nearby National Park. Racing is at Salisbury, Wincanton, Bath and Taunton. Hunting is with the Wilton, New Forest and Portman. Golf is at Hamptworth, Bramshaw and Salisbury & South Wilts, with a 9 hole course at Somerley House nearby. Watersports are available on the south coast with The Solent, Lymington and Poole Harbour all within easy reach.
BLANDFORDS COTTAGE
Located in a rural position amidst estate and farmland, the house lies within a stone's throw of the New Forest. Blandfords Cottage is a sizeable 3/4 double bedroom property with studio, built of red brick under clay tile roof. Historically a waterman's cottage, formerly known as the Engine House, it is believed to have originally supplied water to Breamore House nearby.
Period detached country house
• 4 double bedrooms
• Sitting room with inglenook fireplace
• Farmhouse style fitted kitchen
• Family bathroom, master en suite shower
• Exposed beams
• Good ceiling heights
• Attached Studio with kitchen/ Home office
Flexible accommodation which could be used as a 3 bedroom house with 1 bedroom Annexe.
OUTBUILDINGS
Timber clad under tile traditional stableblock with:
• 2 loose boxes (12' x 12') with rear work area, rug tidy, feed area and farrier access + power and water
• Adjacent parking to north for horsebox and separate access
• Outdoor sand and rubber arena (40m x 20m)
• Local authority granted access to New Forest via dismantled railway line to rear
• Views over open countryside to the east.
Lapsed planning for two holiday lets (December 2012). New Forest 12/99216
In all the land amounts to some 1.35 Acres
GARDEN & GROUNDS
• Double access into gravelled drive entrance to house
• Off-road parking for several cars
• Hedged and fenced plot
• Mainly lawned, spacious level garden with patio
• Stream frontage
• Post and rail fenced paddock free draining loam suitable for grazing
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through Fox Grant. For further details contact Rose Grant on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button].
DIRECTIONS
From Salisbury Head south on the A338 towards Fordingbridge. The property will be found on the left hand side just after the brown sign for Breamore House by the Fox Grant sale board.
Postcode SP6 2DJ
AGENTS NOTES
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation
to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the
property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as
statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and
plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be
assumed that the property has all necessary planning , building regulation or other
consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers
must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any error or mis-statement shall not
annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Health & Safety We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your
inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around livestock and water.
Children must be supervised by their parents on site.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for
reference only. They have been carefully checked and calculated by the vendor's
agents, however the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the
description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle
either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Town and Country Planning The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree
preservation orders, ancient monument orders, town planning schedules and
resolutions, which may or may not come into force. Purchasers will be deemed to have
full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters
affecting the estate.
Local Authority Hampshire Council
Council Tax Band F
EPC tbc
Services Mains water and electricity with private drainage.
Calor Gas central heating.
Tenure Freehold with vacant possession given upon
completion.
Streams The ownership of the streams is with Breamore Estate who own the land either side of Blandfords Cottage
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden
ornaments are excluded from the sale but may be available by negotiation.
Particulars Prepared in October 2025 by Rose Grant
Property Code CV,EQ,SH,TL
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.