Toms Lane Linwood, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A wooden porch leads into the hallway with a feature log burner and hardwood flooring which continues through to the dining room and lounge. To the left is the double aspect dining room with a working open brick fireplace and built-in cupboards with arched shelving. Leading through to the triple aspect lounge, feature log burner and built-in cupboards and shelving. Conservatory with views all round of the beautiful gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room has been recently modernised with matching wall and base units. Quartz worktops and an electric Aga. Integrated appliances including full length fridge and dishwasher. Larder cupboard. Adjoining utility room with integrated freezer, sink and plenty of storage. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. A boot room leads out to the side of the property. Cloakroom with wash hand basin, w.c. and two large storage cupboards. Water softener. The first floor landing has three sets of cupboards of hanging space and access to all four bedrooms. Bedroom one is double aspect with far reaching views. Built-in cupboards and en-suite shower room. Shower, w.c. and wash hand basin. Bedroom two has an en-suite bathroom. Bath, w.c. and wash hand basin. Bedrooms three and four are serviced by the family shower room. Shower, w.c. and wash hand basin. History: We understand the cottage was built Hermann Lea, a writer, photographer and close friend of Thomas Hardy. He lived at Bockhampton from 1913-1921 before moving to Linwood. Ten Oaks was apparently named according to the number of Oak trees felled for its construction.