SITUATION

The property is located in delightful elevated position at the end of a no through lane, which is within easy reach of Lyndhurst High Street (0.2 miles). Lyndhurst, situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park, provides an excellent range of amenities and facilities including a range of boutique shops and everyday stores, public houses, restaurants, hotels and a well-regarded primary school.

The neighbouring village of Brockenhurst offers (5 miles) additional facilities and a mainline rail connection to London/Waterloo (approximately 90 minutes).

For the yachtsman, the Georgian market town of Lymington (10 miles) offers a range of sailing facilities and access to the open waters of the Solent, whilst the historic and much famed village of Beaulieu is only 7 miles away.

The M27 (Junction 1) at nearby Cadnam affords easy access to both Bournemouth, Southampton, Salisbury and the M3 Motorway network.

THE PROPERTY

To the front of the property is an open entrance porch with brick pillars and front door opening into the main entrance hall, where a staircase leads up to the first-floor landing.

Set off the hallway to the front aspect is a good size study with window overlooking the driveway.

Adjoining the study is a superb ‘L’ shaped family/dining room which extends across the back of the house with windows and sliding doors overlooking and opening out onto the lovely rear terrace.

Open to the family dining room is a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of modern units with breakfast bar, granite work surfaces, wine cooler and built-in appliances. A window overlooks the rear terrace and garden.

Set off the kitchen is the impressive, double aspect sitting room which features a wall of windows with inset French doors opening out onto to the large shaped terrace, as well as a second set of French doors to the side aspect, which also open onto to the rear terrace. A large cast iron log burning stove is inset into a brick alcove with an attractive wooden beam above.

Further rooms to this level include a cloakroom off the hallway and a good size utility room with front aspect window and door at the far end opening into the integral double garage.

From the family/sitting room, a second staircase leads up to the magnificent master bedroom suite which extends the full depth of the sitting room and garage combined below. This wonderful space features one wall of windows to the far end, with French doors opening onto the balcony, with elevated views of the garden below. A corridor from the master bedroom leads through to the en-suite bathroom and separate dressing area, with ample fitted wardrobes to either side of the room and a window to front aspect.

The double aspect principle guest bedroom is set to the other side of the house and extends the full depth of the property with built-in wardrobes and windows overlooking the grounds. Adjoining this room is a large shower room which is exclusive to this room, with all the other bedrooms being en-suite.

Bedroom three features an en-suite shower room and again extends the full depth of the property with built-in double wardrobes.

Bedroom four again is a double room with en-suite shower room and front aspect window offering lovely elevated views across Gales Green.

OUTSIDE

The approach to Greenmead is across the attractive Gales Green via a lane leading from the Romsey Road.

The property enjoys an in and out gravel driveway with ample parking in front of the integral double garage. The garage has two separate up and over doors, a side courtesy door and a door leading into the house. To the front of the house is a raised flower bed with the driveway to both sides providing off road parking.

The stunning and private rear garden is a particular feature of the property and can be accessed from the front of the house via a side passageway. This beautiful garden enjoys a lovely westerly aspect, being predominantly laid to level lawn with established tree and hedge borders. Adjoining and extending across the back of the house is a superb raised terrace area which offers a wonderful space for outdoor dining whilst overlooking the garden and enjoying the evening sunshine.

Set at the end of the large lawn, a high hedge with openings either side, leads to a further “hidden garden” and to a charming wooden chalet offering options for various usages. The chalet benefits from power and water and offers a large open space with a separate en-suite shower room. The chalet is further complimented by window boxes and a small seating terrace.

SERVICES

Energy Efficiency Rating: D

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All mains services