Property description
This unique, converted Grade II listed armoury dating back to the Napoleonic War, has been superbly renovated to create a stunning open plan living space with feature bedrooms, presented with exquisite interior styling.
Owners Comments
“We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Armoury and found it a quiet and very friendly place to live.”
“The living area is a great social space to entertain friends with walks along the River Test on our doorstep. “
Introduction
Traditional features, including exposed timber beams and vaulted ceilings, marry beautifully with the modern chic design. The attractive split level landing lends itself to a useful study and reading area overlooking the ground floor. The triple aspect Master bedroom is a good size, wonderfully bright, supplemented by a well appointed ensuite bathroom with quality sanitary ware incorporating a corner Jacuzzi bath. The second double bedroom also boasts an ensuite facility, again contemporary in design. The property is approached via a communal courtyard with gated entrance with two allocated parking spaces and access to the waterfront . Marchwood offers a wealth of amenities with a thriving village centre and public house with Marchwood Yacht Culb just a short walk with easy access to the New Forest and commuter links via the A326 to the motorway.
Description
A gated communal cobblestone courtyard leads to the covered entrance and timber front door opening to the welcoming entrance hall with oak effect flooring extending to the living area. A useful cloakroom is situated off the entrance hall as well as a walk in storage cupboard and door through to the kitchen area. The living area has a wonderfully open spacious feel with vaulted ceilings and natural light emanating from the three large windows and sunny south west aspect, overlooked by a galleried reading area on the first floor. The décor and interior design has been meticulously considered resulting in a stunning living space with ample room for a seating area and dining suite. The modern fitted kitchen offers a range of two tone wall and base units with a marble effect roll top work surface over with inset sink and drainer, single oven , four burner gas hob and extractor hood over. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine and dishwasher with additional storage space in the larder cupboard. The tiered and open landing is a super feature, providing a study area and separate galleried reading area housing the airing cupboard and gas fired boiler whilst overlooking the ground floor. The master bedroom enjoys a bright and airy triple aspect with a stunning en-suite bathroom fitted with under floor heating a jacuzzi corner bath, mounted wash bowl and floating wc with contrasting wall and floor tiles, contemporary heated towel rail and niche with downlights.
Outside
The property is approached via Boardwalk Way with historic walls surrounding The Armoury and parking for two vehicles adjacent to the property. A communal courtyard with feature cannons and wrought iron gates provide a quiet frontage leading to the covered front door. A walkway through the parking area leads out to the waterfront of the River Test.
Agents Notes
A Grade II listed two bedroom dwelling benefiting from gas fired central heating , two allocated parking spaces and approached over an enclosed communal courtyard. A yearly maintenance charge of £850 covers the upkeep of all communal areas.
Location
The Armoury is positioned off Boardwalk Way within a historic boundary wall on the banks of The River Test. The A326 affords direct and fast access onto the M27 allowing an easy commute to London or the South coast with rail links at Totton or Southampton providing direct lines to London Waterloo. Marchwood offers many local amenities with a village centre and parade of shops, a junior school and two secondary schools nearby at Hounsdown and Applemore with Marchwood Yacht Club a short walk.
Property Features :
- A grade II listed unique two bedroom residence
- Immaculately presented blend of contemporary and character features
- Two en-suites with a Jacuzzi corner bath to the master
- Study and reading area
- Modern fitted kitchen