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Brockenhurst

A picket fence keeps the horses and donkeys from the front door and there is a generous gravel driveway for private parking leading to a garage. The garden wraps around the rear and side of the house and provides a high level of privacy. There is a lovely stone terrace for al fresco dining and mature boundaries of mixed planting.

A picket fence keeps the horses and donkeys from the front door and there is a generous gravel driveway for private parking leading to a garage. The garden wraps around the rear and side of the house and provides a high level of privacy. There is a lovely stone terrace for al fresco dining and mature boundaries of mixed planting. 

The property is situated in the heart of Brockenhurst Village, a popular tourist village within the New Forest National Park. The village has a busy tourist trade and offers a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo and a good local community of shops and restaurants. The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the east with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London.

The reception hallway is where the turning staircase leads to the first and second floor accommodation and a glazed door leads to the stunning open planned arrangement to the ground floor living spaces.

The sitting room has a bay window and ample light from the three front aspect windows.

There is a large opening to the centrally located kitchen. By clever design a large island unit separates the kitchen from the sitting room and the dining room. The kitchen is an attractive grey high gloss with white stone work surfaces and incorporates a range of appliances such as the fridge and freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven and grill. There is a hob and extractor hood above.

The dining area is delightful with full height glazed doors and windows to the gardens to the rear and side of the house. From the kitchen a door leads to the generous utility and boot room with plumbing for a washing machine and ample storage. There is a cloakroom and a further door to the bright study overlooking the garden.

The first floor has the principal bedroom with dual aspect windows and a generous ensuite shower room. There is another large double bedroom to this floor and the family bathroom.

Stairs rise to the second floor where the landing has a large storage cupboard and doors to two more double bedrooms.

 

The property is situated in the heart of Brockenhurst Village, a popular tourist village within the New Forest National Park. The village has a busy tourist trade and offers a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo and a good local community of shops and restaurants.

The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the east with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London.

A picket fence keeps the horses and donkeys from the front door and there is a generous gravel driveway for private parking leading to a garage.

The garden wraps around the rear and side of the house and provides a high level of privacy. There is a lovely stone terrace for al fresco dining and mature boundaries of mixed planting.

The property is situated in the heart of Brockenhurst Village, a popular tourist village within the New Forest National Park. The village has a busy tourist trade and offers a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo and a good local community of shops and restaurants.

The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the east with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London.

 

The reception hallway is where the turning staircase leads to the first and second floor accommodation and a glazed door leads to the stunning open planned arrangement to the ground floor living spaces.

The sitting room has a bay window and ample light from the three front aspect windows.

There is a large opening to the centrally located kitchen. By clever design a large island unit separates the kitchen from the sitting room and the dining room. The kitchen is an attractive grey high gloss with white stone work surfaces and incorporates a range of appliances such as the fridge and freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven and grill. There is a hob and extractor hood above.

The dining area is delightful with full height glazed doors and windows to the gardens to the rear and side of the house. From the kitchen a door leads to the generous utility and boot room with plumbing for a washing machine and ample storage. There is a cloakroom and a further door to the bright study overlooking the garden.

The first floor has the principal bedroom with dual aspect windows and a generous ensuite shower room. There is another large double bedroom to this floor and the family bathroom.

Stairs rise to the second floor where the landing has a large storage cupboard and doors to two more double bedrooms.

Shawford , Winchester

Offering a luxurious family home with versatile accommodation throughout. Upon entering the property through the main front door, you walk immediately into the hallway where you have access to all downstairs accommodation with tiled flooring throughout.

A useful study with French doors giving access to the garden sits directly on your left from the entrance hall. Directly opposite is a well-equipped utility room offering ample storage and wash basin and further access to the rear of the property.

A separate sitting room with bi-folds doors leading to the garden, gives a lovely element of seclusion and privacy to the main section of the house at the rear which is the large open plan kitchen/dining and family room. The kitchen offers an array of bespoke wall and base units with the benefits of inbuilt smeg appliances, coffee machine, wine cooler, warming drawer and Quooker hot tap and enjoys under floor heating throughout.

A kitchen islands offers further bespoke units with induction hob and pop-up electric power point units. The open plan layout of the kitchen offers an extremely social element to the house and connects the beauty of the garden and patio area superbly through the large bi fold doors. From the kitchen you walk into a further family room which offers a element of seclusion and partition from the main kitchen, offering French doors out to the rear garden.

Floating stairs from the main hallway with elegant glass balustrades leading you to the first and second floor landings where all the bedroom accommodation can be accessed.

The principal bedroom suite offers walk in dressing area, four-piece ensuite bathroom and large bright and airy bedroom space with bay window. Bedroom two sits at the rear of the house with the benefit of an en-suite bathroom and bedroom three equally offers fantastic space and is serviced by a four-piece family bathroom with access from the main landing.

The second floor boasts two further double bedrooms, both served by a luxurious shower room with access to large storage areas and a further control room to the property.

The property is accessed by electric gates with intercom system and a considerable driveway leading to the side of the property offering ample off street parking spaces. The driveway leads all the way to the back of the plot where you are met with double garage and carport with EV charge points. The property as a whole is fenced all around with the front garden offering a large area of lawn and patio space with electric awning, met from the bi fold doors of the kitchen/ dining room making the ideal entertaining and family space. Surrounded by hedgerow and trees, this space gives you a fantastic element of peace and seclusion.

A lovely rear garden also provides a lawned area with small patio section and is equally connected beautifully through the doors of both the family room and sitting room giving the whole property a fantastic natural flow throughout.

The charming village of Shawford is situated just 3.5 miles south of the cathedral city of Winchester, with its excellent range of independent and high street retailers, restaurants, cafes and bars, theatre, cinema and cultural calendar.

Local amenities include a mainline station at Shawford with journey times to London Waterloo just over an hour in length and the Bridge Inn public house situated alongside the River Itchen. The villages of Otterbourne and Twyford provide local shops and well-regarded pubs. Compton and Shawford Sports Clubs offers superb cricketing, football and tennis amenities.

Minstead, Lyndhurst

GROUNDS & GARDENS

A private shared track leads to the gravel driveway, allowing for ample off-road parking and potential to build a carport/garage (STPP).

A handmade chestnut picket fence borders the front garden, with a paved pathway leading to the front door, which benefits from two gravel seating areas, perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and enjoys a southerly aspect, interspersed with mature plants and shrubs, including a Japanese Cherry tree. Tucked away in the corner is a shed which is generous in size and is ideally suited for the storage of tools and garden furniture.

To the side of the property, there is a further patio area and an additional meadow area which is bordered by mature hedging and trees.

THE PROPERTY

Access is provided via a solid timber door, leading to a cosy entrance hallway with cloaks cupboard and access into the sitting room, which features a bay window enjoying delightful views of the front aspect.

To the other side of the hallway, lies the kitchen/dining room which has been updated and reconfigured over recent years, providing a cottage style kitchen with wooden worktops over, integrated under counter separate fridge and freezer, an electric AGA with a ceramic hob, large butler sink and full height larger cupboard as well as ample space for a dining table and chairs. Additional cupboard space houses the Heatrae Sadia boiler, hot water tank and washing machine. There is a further storage cupboard situated at the bottom of the staircase which houses the tumble dryer.

A door leads from the kitchen to the extension which was completed 4 years ago by the current owners, consisting of a garden room with French doors leading to the meadow, a generous wet room and a large study which has previously been utilised as a ground floor bedroom, also benefiting from French doors out to a side courtyard.

A staircase rises to the first floor, which has a spacious landing that leads to the two bedrooms and family bathroom.

Both of the bedrooms are comfortable double rooms which benefit from pretty front aspect views. Bedroom one has two fitted wardrobes which span the whole length of the wall, providing ample storage. Bedroom two also benefits from two deep built-in cupboards which offer ample storage.

The family bathroom comprises a basin with vanity unit, WC and a freestanding bath with shower over.

THE SITUATION

Minstead has a vibrant community, a village hall, pub (The Trusty Servant), botanical gardens, and a Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Lyndhurst is approximately a seven minute drive away and is the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many attractions.

The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide selection of well respected private schools along with several others across the Dorset border. Communications are excellent with access to the A31 westbound at Malwood, the M27 eastbound at Cadnam, and within easy reach of Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London Waterloo within 1 hour and 10 minutes. The coastal resort town of Bournemouth is also only a short drive away.

Brockenhurst

Chestnut Road is a highly regarded residential cul-de-sac that is conveniently situated within an easy walk of the village centre. The village of Brockenhurst offers a good range of local amenities including a butcher, greengrocer and baker, as well as a well-regarded primary school, popular tertiary college, the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club and an excellent mainline train service to London Waterloo (approximately 90 minutes). The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the East with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London and the south coast.

Chestnut Road is a highly regarded residential cul-de-sac that is conveniently situated within an easy walk of the village centre. The village of Brockenhurst offers a good range of local amenities including a butcher, greengrocer and baker, as well as a well-regarded primary school, popular tertiary college, the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club and an excellent mainline train service to London Waterloo (approximately 90 minutes). The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the East with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London and the south coast.

The property is approached via a five-bar gate onto a shingle driveway offering off street parking for several cars. To the right-hand side of the property the driveway leads up to the separate detached annexe.

At the rear of the property is a good sized garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a lovely patio area stretching the width of the rear of the house creating a lovely al fresco dining area from the kitchen and dining rooms. The garden is surrounded by mature trees with raised borders.

A further heated and insulated garden room sits at the rear of the garden and is currently being used as an external home office and offers a further secondary room or further guest accommodation with the benefit of a W/C.

Chestnut Road is a highly regarded residential cul-de-sac that is conveniently situated within an easy walk of the village centre. The village of Brockenhurst offers a good range of local amenities including a butcher, greengrocer and baker, as well as a well-regarded primary school, popular tertiary college, the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club and an excellent mainline train service to London Waterloo (approximately 90 minutes).

The picturesque village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the East with the marina of Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. Approximately 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Lymington with its extensive yachting facilities, ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight and its famous Saturday county market. To the north is the village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3 giving access to London and the south coast.

You enter the property immediately into a good sized entrance hall which incorporates built in storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor and access to all ground floor accommodation.

A cosy sitting room sits immediately to the right-hand side of the entrance hall which offers a feature fireplace with inset log burner and a large front aspect window.

The study sits at the other side of the property with double aspects and offers a fantastic opportunity as a playroom or ground floor bedroom if required. At the rear of the property is a large, well laid out kitchen/breakfast area with French doors leading to the garden.

The kitchen offers modern units with integrated appliances including a microwave, double oven and an integrated Bosch dishwasher, fridge, freezer and AEG five ring gas hob and space for domestic appliances including a washer and dryer. The breakfast area allows space for table and chairs whilst enjoying views across the garden and access via French doors.

A separate dining room sits just off the kitchen with wrap around windows giving the room a stunning bright and spacious feel and further doors lead out on to the garden.

The downstairs accommodation is completed with a W/C.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first-floor landing and the bedroom accommodation.

The large principal bedroom sits at the rear of the property and has the benefit of an en-suite shower room.

Bedroom two is of a good size and sits next to the four-piece family bathroom.

Bedroom three enjoys views over the garden and also further benefits from an en-suite bathroom. A fourth double bedroom completes the upstairs accommodation.

Annexe:

There is a beautifully presented detached annexe which is currently being operated as a highly successful holiday letting business, generating a regular income via Airbnb.

The accommodation consists of an open plan living area with kitchen, en-suite shower room and bedroom area with French doors leading out onto a lovely private decking area with hot tub.

You enter the property immediately into a good sized entrance hall which incorporates built in storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor and access to all ground floor accommodation.

A cosy sitting room sits immediately to the right-hand side of the entrance hall which offers a feature fireplace with inset log burner and a large front aspect window.

The study sits at the other side of the property with double aspects and offers a fantastic opportunity as a playroom or ground floor bedroom if required. At the rear of the property is a large, well laid out kitchen/breakfast area with French doors leading to the garden.

The kitchen offers modern units with integrated appliances including a microwave, double oven and an integrated Bosch dishwasher, fridge, freezer and AEG five ring gas hob and space for domestic appliances including a washer and dryer. The breakfast area allows space for table and chairs whilst enjoying views across the garden and access via French doors.

A separate dining room sits just off the kitchen with wrap around windows giving the room a stunning bright and spacious feel and further doors lead out on to the garden.

The downstairs accommodation is completed with a W/C.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first-floor landing and the bedroom accommodation.

The large principal bedroom sits at the rear of the property and has the benefit of an en-suite shower room.

Bedroom two is of a good size and sits next to the four-piece family bathroom.

Bedroom three enjoys views over the garden and also further benefits from an en-suite bathroom. A fourth double bedroom completes the upstairs accommodation.

Annexe:

There is a beautifully presented detached annexe which is currently being operated as a highly successful holiday letting business, generating a regular income via Airbnb.

The accommodation consists of an open plan living area with kitchen, en-suite shower room and bedroom area with French doors leading out onto a lovely private decking area with hot tub.

The property is approached via a five-bar gate onto a shingle driveway offering off street parking for several cars. To the right-hand side of the property the driveway leads up to the separate detached annexe.

At the rear of the property is a good sized garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a lovely patio area stretching the width of the rear of the house creating a lovely al fresco dining area from the kitchen and dining rooms. The garden is surrounded by mature trees with raised borders.

A further heated and insulated garden room sits at the rear of the garden and is currently being used as an external home office and offers a further secondary room or further guest accommodation with the benefit of a W/C.

Burley, Ringwood

THE PROPERTY

The rear storm porch gives access into the impressive dining/garden room, which has been recently added, to provide a wonderful space featuring exposed beams, bi-folding doors leading out to the garden and Velux windows, allowing for an abundance of natural light. There is also a generous cupboard space providing additional storage, as well as a generous storage cupboard in the porch area.

Leading into the kitchen/breakfast room, which is fully fitted with base level units, oven, gas hob, built-in under counter fridge and separate freezer as well as a built-in breakfast bar. The kitchen is cleverly designed, with a void which is open to the dining/garden room, ideal for entertaining family or guests, yet still giving the feeling of separate rooms. The kitchen benefits from views over the front aspect.

Adjoining the kitchen is a cosy sitting room which incorporates a feature fireplace with an open fire and also enjoys double aspect views over the front and side garden.

Further to this is an additional side entrance and a downstairs hallway with a staircase leading to the first floor and a utility room/WC comprising a low-level WC, storage cupboards, sink and both space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

To the first floor, there are two good-sized bedrooms, both of which enjoy front aspect views and built-in cupboard space. Both rooms are serviced by the family bathroom which comprises a fitted bath, separate shower cubicle, hand wash basin and low-level WC.

THE SITUATION

The property is centrally located in, arguably, one of the most beautiful and sought after villages in The New Forest, ideally situated to make full use of all the wonderful facilities the Forest has to offer. Whether it be sailing at nearby Lymington (12 miles) or golf at one of the many courses in the area including Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station (8 miles, Waterloo 90 mins.) The market town of Ringwood is but a short drive away (5 miles). The larger shopping towns of Southampton (20 miles) to the east and Bournemouth (16 miles) to the west, both with their airports, are easily accessible.

GROUNDS & GARDENS

Access can be gained from two very quiet lanes, both of which are within easy walking distance of the village amenities. From Esdaile Lane, the property is entered through a metal pedestrian gate, giving access to the front garden which is mainly laid to lawn and is bordered by mature hedge row, creating an element of privacy. The property is abutted by flower beds, filled with mature plants and shrubs. A paved pathway leads to the side entrance porch and a further area of garden, which wraps around to the rear of the property.

Approaching from Garden Road, there is a private off-road parking area allowing for two vehicles and a pedestrian gate which leads into the rear garden and porch.

There is a paved terraced area positioned alongside the bi-folding doors, providing an ideal place for alfresco dining. The remainder of the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with the added benefit of an enclosed sitting area which is surrounded by colourful planting.

Ringwood

Situation:

The property is conveniently situated within walking distance of the historic market town of Ringwood, excellent local schools and the David Lloyd leisure centre. Ringwood is situated on the edge of the Avon Valley and the New Forest National Park and offers a superb range of independent and high street shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The easily accessible A338 provides a direct route to the larger coastal towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch (approximately 8 miles south), and to the city of Salisbury (approximately 18 miles north), and the A31 links to Southampton (approximately 18 miles east via the M27) and London, approximately 2hrs distant (via the M3 & M25). There are international airports at both Southampton and Bournemouth.

Direction:

Exit our offices and continue along the high street in a southerly direction, continue until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto Christchurch road and after a short distance you will come to Netherbrook house on your right.

Stapehill Abbey, Wimborne

Situation:

Stapehill Abbey is located in its own grounds between Ferndown and Wimborne. Set within a significant landscape setting, great care and attention has been given to the overall site design. The Cloisters has been created from the existing buildings, with many artefact and period features retained throughout.

The town of Wimborne has medieval origins and over the years has grown into a centre of great style and culture. There are superb facilities here with quality shops, café’s and restaurants surrounding the well known square. The local schools ,both junior and senior, have good Ofsted ratings and there is a large sports  recreation centre just outside Wimborne at Queen Elisabeth school. Good access to Poole and Bournemouth and heading West along the A31 gives a direct route to Ringwood and onwards to Southampton (via M27).

Direction:

Get on A31 from The Furlong and Mansfield Rd/B3347. Follow A31 to Wimborne Rd W/B3073 in Dorset. Turn left onto Wimborne Rd W/B3073 and your destination will be on your left hand side.

Cranborne, Wimborne

Situation:

This peaceful and pretty village benefits from a central village shop/post office, several good nearby public houses, two hotels with restaurants and the very popular Cranborne Garden Centre with café and gift shop.

Cranborne CE First School and Cranborne Middle School are handily located in the village and both are highly praised by Ofsted.

Cranborne itself offers a charming rural community lifestyle and benefits from the nearby towns of Verwood and Fordingbridge which offer shopping and various amenities.

For transport options there is a mainline station 17 miles away at Salisbury, Bournemouth Airport less than 20 miles away and Southampton Airport just over 30 miles.

The edge of The New Forest is less than 10 miles and Bournemouth beach just under 20 miles.

Direction: 

From Ringwood, join the B3081 heading towards Verwood. After about half a mile, turn right into Harbridge Drive, signposted to Alderholt. Continue to Alderholt, and at the T junction, turn left onto the B3078. Proceed along this road for approximately 6 miles on Hare Lane towards Cranborne/Castle Street. The property can be found on your right hand side.

Ashley Heath, Ringwood

Situation:

The property is situated in a highly sought after road within Ashley Heath, close to the beautiful Ringwood Forest and Moors Valley Country Park and golf course, with acres of natural woodland ideal for walking, cycling and riding. There is also a local convenience shop and bus stop within a short distance. The popular market town of Ringwood is approximately 1.5 miles distant, offering an excellent variety of shopping facilities, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as two supermarkets and two leisure centres. For commuters the A338 provides easy access to the larger coastal towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch (approximately 8 miles South) and the easily accessible A31 links to Southampton (approximately 18 miles East), via the M27. There are international airports at both Bournemouth and Southampton.

Direction:

From Ringwood, join the A31 heading west. Staying in the left hand lanes approach the Ashley Heath roundabout and take the third exit into Horton Road. Continue for approximately 1 mile, and turn left just before the traffic lights into Lions Lane. Proceed for 0.5 miles and the property can be found on your left hand side.

Lyndhurst

A generous entrance hallway positioned to the side of the house has a quarry tiled floor and turning staircase to the first floor accommodation.

An archway leads to the kitchen with ample storage provision and space for appliances. There is a large window overlooking the pretty lane above the kitchen sink.

The open plan living rooms are accessed from the kitchen. There have been walls removed historically to allow for a study/music area. The sitting room opens into the orangery and features a brick fire place. A dining room is set off the sitting room, again with doors to the orangery. The orangery, which was replaced three years ago, opens to the south facing private garden.

To the first floor are two double bedrooms both having southerly aspects and the family bathroom, which would benefit from some modernisation.

Wisteria Cottage also benefits from double glazing throughout.

From The Lane, wooden double gates lead to the side entrance and to the pathway, where there is a mature Wisteria growing on the side of the cottage, and round to the secluded sunny rear garden.

There is a wooden garden studio positioned at the end of the garden, ideal as a home office which has mains electricity and provision for plumbing and waste drainage. There is a storage area to the side of the studio.

The property is located in the highly sought-after Pikes Hill and is accessed via The Lane, which is a short tarmac pedestrian path leading off adjacent roads. 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.

Southampton, by road, is about 8 1/2 miles distant and there are mainline rail services available at Brockenhurst and Ashurst, both approximately 4 miles away, with Brockenhurst also offering an excellent sixth form college. The M27 at Cadnam is within approximately 4 miles, giving access to Portsmouth and Bournemouth via the M27 and Winchester and London via the M3.