SITUATION

The property is conveniently situated on the Forest Park Road, within 0.5 miles of Brockenhurst, a bustling village in the heart of the forest lying between Lyndhurst and the Georgian town of Lymington. The property sits in the heart of Brockenhurst village centre within the New Forest National Park. The village offers a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes and a good local community of shops and restaurants.

The Georgian coastal town of Lymington is only 4 miles to the south with its famous Saturday country market, extensive yachting facilities and ferry service to the Isle of Wight.

To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3, giving access to London.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

Front Garden – The property is approached via a cattle grid leading onto a gravelled driveway offering off road parking for several vehicles. Adjoining the driveway, is a stylish area of tiled terrace with complimenting steps leading up to the front entrance. Within the front garden is a fantastic, detached outbuilding formed from the original garage, which offers fantastic ancillary accommodation for additional family members/guests or income generation. The front and side boundaries are enclosed by close boarded fencing, with a truly delightful rose garden formed from symmetrical raised beds leading through to the rear.

Rear Garden – A particular feature of this charming home is the large, mature, south facing rear garden having a range of mature trees, well stocked mixed herbaceous and shrub borders and a magnificent cedar tree to one corner.

Surrounding the rear of the house is a large area of terrace with ornamental pond for alfresco dining.

Set down the side of the plot is a superb swimming pool area with tiled surround and defined fence borders providing a wonderful recreational area for children and adults alike.

In total, the grounds and gardens associated with the property extend to approximately one third of an acre.

SERVICES

Energy Performance Rating: D

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All mains services

THE PROPERTY

Knowle Lodge is situated in one of Brockenhurst’s most peaceful and highly regarded locations close to the open forest and village centre. Formerly part of a large prestigious country house, this elegant, period wing has undergone much improvement in recent years and offers beautifully presented accommodation whilst still retaining a wealth of character features throughout. Of particular note is the large and mature south facing rear garden enjoying a wonderfully sunny aspect, with an area of level lawn, terrace, swimming pool, rose garden and a backdrop of mature trees.

Ground Floor

Impressive steps leading to a large covered entrance with pillar, outside lantern, solid wooden door with glazed panels leading to;

Entrance Hall – Stripped floorboards, radiator, picture rail, archway to kitchen/dining room and doors to;

Cloakroom – White suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and a Sash window to the front aspect

Study – Large Sash bay window to front aspect with wooden panelling below and stripped wooden floor

Drawing Room – An elegant and light double aspect room with impressive bay window overlooking the rear garden, window to side aspect, picture rail and feature stone open fireplace with large stone hearth

Kitchen – The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of storage units, solid marble worksurfaces, Butler sink and appliances including a Smeg range style brush steel double oven with five ring gas hob above and matching brush steel and glazed extractor fan over. The kitchen offers space for a large American fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and washing machine and further benefits from stone tiled flooring, shelving, wooden shutters to the front aspect windows and a wooden stable door leading to side of property

Dining/Garden Room – Formed from a recent extension, a magnificent, triple aspect space blending seamlessly with the existing accommodation, with feature lantern roof and double doors opening out onto the rear terrace

First Floor

Main Bedroom – Attractive, double aspect room with large bay window offering views across the rear garden, picture rail and window to side aspect

En Suite Shower Room – Wide shower cubicle with glazed sliding door, Aqualisa power shower, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, obscured window to side aspect, stone tiled walls and floor

Bedroom Two – Double aspect room having two large windows to the rear and side, built in double wardrobe with storage cupboard above, radiator and picture rail

Bedroom Three – Windows to the front and side, radiator, fitted wardrobe with storage cupboard above and picture rail

Bathroom – Beautifully appointed bathroom with modern suite comprising a panelled bath, wash basin and WC

Cloakroom – Separate cloakroom comprising a wash basin and WC