About Fordingbridge
Known as the northern gateway to the New Forest, the small riverside town of Fordingbridge offers beautiful scenery and a rich history. Built in medieval times the graceful seven arched bridge is a town landmark.
The Avon Valley Path passes directly through the town, and keen walkers can follow it north to Salisbury or south to Christchurch Priory and the sea. For the less energetic the riverside park is the perfect setting for a Sunday stroll, a picnic and a game of boules.
For sport lovers, Fordingbridge is home to the 148-year-old football club The Turks FC and the Fordingbridge Rugby Club. During the summer you can while away hours watching or playing cricket on the sports field, or enjoy the tranquillity of fishing on the river.
Fordingbridge offers New Forest country life with the excellent facilities of a small town, within easy reach of the City of Salisbury and Bournemouth and all they have to offer.
A former market town, Fordingbridge is located near to both the Dorset and Wiltshire borders, and is on the edge of the New Forest national park. It’s positioning and proximity to both countryside and the offerings of bigger towns and cities (the City of Salisbury is 10 miles away and London only 81 miles), makes it a popular choice for those that want the best of both worlds.
With Southampton and Bournemouth airports a short drive away and national train services running from Salisbury, Fordingbridge enables its residents to enjoy life in a country town with the option of commuting for work.
It is this combination of access to the countryside, the amenities of a small town and proximity to good travel connections and bigger towns that make Fordingbridge an increasingly desirable place to live. The area has become significantly more popular over the past few years, and buyers and sellers are advised to choose an estate agent with significant expertise and knowledge of the market.
places of interest in fordingbridge
Fordingbridge offers independent shops, restaurants and pubs. Stroll through town and enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere of The Crown found on the high street, or head across the medieval bridge to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Riverside Park. Take a break at The George, a beautiful 18th Century pub with waterside conservatory right on the banks of the river.
Visit the award-winning Hockey’s Farm Shop for fresh local produce and a wander around the farm to see their collection of rehomed and domestic animals. You can even hire bikes to go adventuring into the forest, and when you return relax and enjoy tea and cake at The Farmyard Café.
Explore the remains of the largest known roman villa in the area – Rockbourne Roman Villa, and experience a World War II bomb shelter at Fordingbridge museum. Breamore House, a magnificent Elizabethan Manor House overlooking the Avon Valley, is open to visitors to see its paintings, tapestries, porcelain and period furniture.
The New Forest is packed with outdoor activities. Take a horseback riding tour into the forest with Arniss Equestrian, or head over to the New Forest Water park for their aqua park, kayaking and cable wakeboarding. Archery, crossbows and axe throwing, along with wild snake walks, are available at Insight Activities.
Fordingbridge and The New Forest’s wealth of activities are sure to keep young and old entertained.
which estate agents in fordingbridge?
Fells New Forest Estate Agents Fordingbridge are ideally based. A family run business, Fells New Forest have helped homeowners with buying and selling property in the Fordingbridge and the New Forest area for over 35 years. Their professionalism is underpinned by an honest and friendly approach which has developed a loyal client base over the years, and a positive public profile within the local community.
Their team’s significant expertise and understanding of the Fordingbridge and New Forest property market is accentuated further by their high-quality service levels. All sellers receive a seamless service from initial valuation through to sale, and importantly buyers enjoy pressure free viewings.
Whether you are looking for a modern family home, a low maintenance flat, a cottage or a country house, Fells Estate Agents in Fordingbridge are best placed to assist you.
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