Summary - THREE BIRCHES FOREST LANE HIGHTOWN HILL RINGWOOD BH24 3HF
4 bed 3 bath Equestrian Facility
Character home with stables, paddocks and a private three‑acre plot.
Thatched four‑bed cottage set in approx. 2.9 acres with stables and paddocks
Three stable block with power, lighting, water; new felt roof on stables
Thatch to house and garage replaced in 2021; specialist maintenance required
Triple thatched garage with electric doors, power, water, mechanics pit
High‑spec refitted kitchen, oak floors, boarded loft storage
Oil‑fired boiler and radiators; septic tank (not mains drainage)
Feature fireplaces; one gas fire currently not in working order
Located in New Forest National Park — planning restrictions likely
Three Birches is a spacious, characterful thatched cottage set in about 2.9 acres with stables and paddocks — an appealing package for an equestrian family or buyer seeking countryside privacy. The house combines original features (exposed beams, leaded oak windows) with sensible recent upgrades: a high‑spec kitchen, thatch replacement to main house and garage in 2021, and a boarded loft providing extra storage. The grounds include a triple thatched garage with mechanics pit, well-serviced stable block, paddocks and specimen planting around formal lawns and a stream.
Practical details are straightforward: oil‑fired central heating with boiler and radiators, double glazing installed post‑2002 and mains services with a septic tank. There are strong transport links to Ringwood, the A31/A338 and the south coast, while location within The New Forest National Park gives immediate access to riding, walking and extensive open space. The property has been with the same owner for 17 years and presents as a mature, well cared‑for home with obvious equestrian use.
Buyers should note material considerations honestly. Thatched properties demand ongoing specialist maintenance and insurance; although the main thatch was replaced recently, periodic re‑thatching will be a long‑term cost. The property uses oil for heating and a septic tank rather than mains drainage, which adds running and servicing costs. Being in a National Park may restrict extensions or major external changes, and one living‑room fireplace/gas fire is currently not in working order.
Overall this is a rare opportunity to buy a traditional 1938 thatched cottage with established equestrian facilities and a large private plot. It will suit buyers prioritising rural lifestyle, riding access and character accommodation, and those prepared to budget for thatch upkeep, oil fuel and the responsibilities that come with a protected‑land property.
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