Property description
A substantial country house with superb equestrian facilities enjoying rural seclusion and privacy within award winning grounds in the heart of the New Forest National Park. In all, approximately 10 acres.
6 RECEPTION ROOMS. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. FOUR BEDROOMS - MASTER SUITE WITH BATHROOM AND DRESSING ROOM. GUEST SUITE WITH BATHROOM. SHOWER ROOMS. SWIMMING COMPLEX. SAUNA. GYM AND LEISURE FACILITIES. AWARD WINNING GARDENS WITH ORNAMENTAL LAKE. STABLE YARD. SAND SCHOOL. PADDOCKS. TENNIS COURT.GARAGING. HELICOPTER HANGAR
Directions: From junction 1 of the M27 at Cadnam the road becomes the A31. Approx. 3.0 miles prior to reaching Ringwood there is a left hand turn at Picket Post signposted to Burley. Drive toward the village and through Burley Street and after a further 1 mile Long Mead Road will be on the left; the property is on the right and named.
From our offices in Sway proceed in a northerly direction and bear right onto Brighton Road until the T junction. Turn left toward Wootton and take the next fork left signposted Burley. Continue into Burley village and bear right at the war memorial in the centre of the village. The property will be found on the left after approximately ½ a mile and is named.
THE ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL: (All measurements are approximate)
Description:
Originally built circa 1910, with later extensions, the property has been comprehensively restored and appointed to a high standard throughout by the current owners making the most of the superb location overlooking a large ornamental lake. The house extends to approximately 10,000 square feet including an outstanding indoor pool/sauna/gym and leisure complex.
Privately located and beautifully appointed within approximately 10 acres of tranquil grounds including the formal gardens beyond which there is a discretely located range of stable yard with ancillary buildings together with all-weather floodlit sand school and hard tennis court.
This exceptional New Forest home occupies an elevated and imposing position within landscaped gardens designed by Sarah Eberle1 winning the prestigious BALI2 Best Domestic Garden and the coveted Grand Award for a garden with a construction cost in excess of £250,000 in 2007.
The Property:
Entered via double timber gates and over a cattle grid the long gravel driveway crosses the formal gardens passing the ornamental lake and culminates in an Italian inspired courtyard adjacent to the house. Further gates lead to the stable yard, paddocks, tennis court and sand school with the woodland beyond.
The impressive reception hall with guest cloakroom leads to the principal reception rooms which enjoy views across the grounds. A further door leads to the morning room adjacent the superbly appointed kitchen built in the style of an orangery with glazed lantern roof and views to the grounds and lake.
The rear hall leads to the first floor games room above the large garage and in to the substantial indoor pool complex and gymnasium overlooking the gardens. A lower ground floor provides flexible space originally laid out as a wine cellar, gun room and domestic laundry but suitable for various uses.
From the ground floor a bespoke oak staircase rises to a stunning minstrel gallery and the first floor accommodation. From the first floor landing there is access to a substantial principal suite of bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with shower. A guest suite, also of good proportions, offers a large light bedroom with garden views together with his and hers en-suite facilities. Two further bedrooms both have en-suite shower rooms. Further stairs lead to the second floor office/5th Bedroom above.
Gardens, grounds and facilities:
This family home enjoys views over its own shallow valley and the award winning formal garden areas gently slope away from the property with established shrubs, borders and trees, attractive stone steps from the terrace adjacent the house lead to large areas of lawn giving way to the ornamental lake. A timber pergola overlooks the gardens. On the opposite side of the valley are two paddocks, each bounded by post and rail fencing with mains water, electricity and field shelters.
From the principal parking area the driveway continues to the:
Stable Block & Sand School: A superb facility built and maintained to an exceptional standard. Additional garaging for two cars. 6 loose boxes. Hay barn and machinery store. Tack room with kitchen and grooms W.C. Ample parking/turning area for horse boxes, boats etc. Post and rail Sand School with floodlighting. A spur on the drive gives access to the post and rail paddocks passing the:
Tennis Court: Hard Court with floodlighting.
Helicopter Hangar: Purpose built but would provide further garaging for six cars. Electric roller doors and windows overlooking the tennis court.
Kitchen Garden: With raised vegetable and herb beds together with established fruit cages.
Woodland: Maintained as a nature reserve of mixed deciduous woodland bounded by deer fencing and with gravelled pathways. Gated access to the forest.*
General Notes:
Viewing Arrangements: Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole agent Hayward Fox 01590 681656
Tenure: The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings: All items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including garden statuary, are initially specifically excluded from any sale but maybe made available by separate negotiation.
Services: Mains Electricity, Gas and Water. Private Drainage. Telephone. Satellite.
Local Authorities: New Forest District Council, tel: 02380 285000. New Forest National Park Authority, tel: 01590 646600
Council Tax Band: H
EPC Rating: TBA
*Access to the forest is via a right of way chargeable at 1 shilling per annum.
1. Gold medal winner RHS Chelsea May 2015. www.saraheberle.com
2. British Association of Landscape Industries. www.bali.co.uk
Crown copy write Ordnance Survey reproduced under licence no. 100005346
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