Little Picket, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

Nestled within the New Forest National Park, on the outskirts of Ringwood in Hampshire is Little Picket, a fabulous, five-bedroom home.

With an expansive garden, featuring a hot tub with swim spa, a private tennis court, and a bar, Little Picket also offers stylishly-designed living spaces and bedrooms, including a fully-equipped games room, making it a wonderful base for a group celebration, inviting ten guests.

Travel through the gated entrance and park up on the circular driveway, taking in the grandeur of your abode.

Be welcomed by the sleek kitchen/diner, where you can rustle up and enjoy meals together, in front of the woodburning stove, before settling in either the sitting room or snug, both featuring original open fireplaces.

Make the most of your outdoor space, the social hub of the home, by entertaining, unwinding and dining alfresco with a covered bar available for guests to use; take in the expansive countryside views, surrounding Little Picket, before trying your hand at a game of tennis.

If you’d prefer to spend your evening indoors, the games room is fully-equipped, with a roulette table, darts board and pool table to take advantage of, before sloping off to sleep in one of five, well-appointed bedrooms.

Refresh in one of the en-suites, or the contemporary shower room on offer, before exploring beyond your home-from-home, heading into Ringwood for your nearest hub of shops, eateries, and pubs.

For attractions, head to the Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre for a family day out, enjoy strolls around Hightown Lake, or hike through the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, whilst the New Forest Water Park and the Adventure Wonderland both rests nearby, sure to offer an afternoon of fun.

The coastline can be reached by car, with plenty activity found at Bournemouth Pier, where you’ll also locate the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, and Bournemouth Parks – Lower Gardens, plus a host of seaside amusements.

Round off your break in Poole, with a lovely harbour to enjoy, dotted with restaurants and independent shops, before returning to your luxury retreat at Little Picket.

Experience all of this and more, at Little Picket.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £550.

Summary

• Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double, 1 x family room with king-size, single, Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x family room with three singles (zip/link, can be twin on request)
• Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
• Cloakroom with basin and WC
• First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
• Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove
• Utility
• First-floor utility
• Sitting room with open fire
• Snug with open fire
• Games room with open fire
• Central heating
• Electric oven, double AGA, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine chiller
• 5 x Smart TV, WiFi, pool table, table tennis, dart board, roulette table, arcade games
• Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove and open fires inc. in rent
• Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
• Gated, private driveway
• Enclosed, wrap-around garden with sweeping lawns, patio, decking with covering, bar, hot tub with swim spa, barbecue, trampoline and tennis court
• One well-behaved dog welcome
• Sorry, no smoking
• Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.4 miles, Hightown Lake 1.6 miles
• Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care