3 Bedroom Detached House, Garden Lane, St. Leonards, BH24

Set behind a wide block-paved driveway, this detached chalet-style home occupies a private 0.27-acre plot within the sought-after village of St Leonards. The property offers a wonderful sense of space and flexibility, with accommodation that lends itself perfectly to both family life and those seeking the ease of ground-floor living.

The heart of the home is the L-shaped kitchen and snug, designed as an inviting everyday space with fitted cabinets, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar for casual dining. A bay window seat creates a cosy corner overlooking the garden, while a glazed door opens out to a brick patio — ideal for morning coffee or relaxed summer suppers.

The adjoining living room is a comfortable retreat, featuring a brick-built fireplace with a gas fire and views across the rear garden. Glazed French doors open into the conservatory, where natural light floods the space and frames a panoramic outlook over the grounds. From here, doors lead onto the extensive patio and lawn beyond.

A versatile office connects from the living room, offering the flexibility to work from home or use as an alternative entrance. Also on the ground floor is a fully tiled shower room, a utility room with additional sink and appliance space, and a generous double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite.

Upstairs, the landing leads to two further double bedrooms — one with fitted furniture and the other with twin Velux skylights — together with a family bathroom and eaves storage.

Outside, the property continues to impress. The sweeping driveway provides ample space for multiple vehicles, a caravan or boat, and leads to a detached double garage and additional aluminium store. The garden is beautifully private, enclosed by mature hedging and established planting. There are several distinct seating areas, including a large patio and raised decking, creating a wonderful setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation.

Living in Garden Lane, St Leonards

St Leonards sits on the edge of Ringwood Forest, surrounded by miles of walking and cycling trails that connect to Moors Valley Country Park and Avon Heath Nature Reserve. It’s a peaceful yet well-connected village, ideal for those who value space, greenery and accessibility.

Everyday essentials are close at hand, with local shops, a doctors’ surgery at Cornerways and good transport links to Ringwood, Ferndown and Bournemouth. The nearby A31 provides easy access to the New Forest, Poole, Southampton and the South Coast’s beaches, while Bournemouth and Southampton airports are both within comfortable reach for travel further afield.

Whether it’s morning walks through the pines, weekends exploring the coast or evenings spent entertaining in your own private garden, life in St Leonards offers a rare balance of convenience and calm.