Summary - Forest Edge, Shobley BH24 3HT
4 bed 3 bath Country House
Stylish four-bed country house with forest rights, PVs and private gardens..
Edge-of-forest location with Forest Rights conveyed
Open-plan living with travertine underfloor heating and forest views
Vaulted ground-floor extension with en-suite and bi-fold doors
Four double bedrooms; two bedrooms retain original fireplaces
10-panel PV system with 13.5 kWh battery installed 2024
Mature, private gardens of about 0.27 acres; raised decked terrace
Oak-framed car port, EV charge point and ample parking
Private sewerage; property built 1930s–1940s so maintenance likely
Set on the edge of the New Forest with conveyed Forest Rights, Forest Edge is a handsome, well-improved country home offering flexible family living and rare direct access to woodland. The heart of the house is a bright, open-plan sitting/dining/day room with travertine marble underfloor heating and elevated views across fields and forest — ideal for daily family life and relaxed entertaining.
Accommodation includes four double bedrooms and three modern bath/shower rooms (two en-suite). A vaulted ground-floor extension with bi-fold doors and its own en-suite provides a versatile space for a fourth bedroom, annexe or separate living area with private terrace. The farmhouse-style kitchen features solid pine units, granite worktops, a butler sink and an Esse solid-fuel range, complemented by a useful pantry and utility.
Practical, efficient upgrades include a 10-panel PV system with a 13.5 kWh battery (installed 2024), thermal tube hot water, EV charge point and double glazing, helping reduce running costs for a home of this age. The mature, informal gardens extend to about 0.27 acres, with a raised decked terrace, gravel drive, oak-framed car port and plenty of parking.
Considerations: the house dates from the 1930s–1940s so some period fabric and maintenance should be expected. Sewage is handled via a private supply; council tax is above average and local crime levels are noted as above average. The property suits families or buyers seeking a characterful New Forest home with energy upgrades and direct forest access.
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