Property description
A stunning recently constructed country residence designed in a traditional style set within the New Forest National Park surrounded by open countryside enjoying a beautifully landscaped garden extending to ½ acre.
Owners Comments
“We have lived in Wellow for over 20 years with access to the stunning New Forest, local shops and local primary school all within walking distance, making Glen Cairn the perfect country location. We have the most beautiful views and with our southerly facing garden it’s a home to really enjoy”
Introduction
Canada Road is one of the area’s premier addresses, leading directly onto the picturesque Canada Common and miles of scenic landscape, yet Glen Cairn is also well positioned within walking distance of the host of village amenities of West Wellow, and excellent commuter links.
Constructed approximately three years ago this individual home offers stylish accommodation centred upon the impressive kitchen breakfast room which flows into a vaulted garden room in a contemporary open plan styling. The basement offers useful additional reception space including a second sitting room or cinema room whilst each bedroom offers attractive individual features. Built with exceptional energy efficiency in mind, most of the rooms enjoy a dual aspect, creating light and airy spaces with spectacular views from every window.
The delightful gardens host an array of outbuildings including two double garages and an annex area which can serve as a home office or ideal guest suite.
Description
An oak door opens into the entrance hall which features a continuous oak balustrading to the first floor and basement staircases. Travertine flooring flows to all principal rooms including a downstairs cloakroom but an open arch leads to the impressive hub of the house which is the stunning kitchen living room. This room features a beautifully styled kitchen area, dining room opening into the vaulted, oak framed glazed living room which enjoys beautiful views over the landscaped gardens and beyond. The kitchen is equipped with an extensive range of country style cream units with granite worktops extending to a small breakfast bar area. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster electric induction stove with double extractor, dishwasher, fridge freezer and built in bin storage. The whole area is wonderfully bright with windows and access to every aspect. The dining area hosts further cupboards and a dresser accessing the utility room which offers side garden access. The living room is simply stunning, a wonderful venue to enjoy the views and features two sets of French doors to the garden. The separate sitting room is centred upon the contemporary brick and slate fireplace with inset woodburning stove. A good size study completes the ground floor accommodation. The basement is a practical feature of the house, offering an excellent family or media room, a bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a useful laundry.
The vaulted first floor landing accesses the master bedroom suite which has been designed with a feature curved wall to the stylish ensuite wet room via a good sized dressing room equipped with a full range of fitted furniture. Two further bedrooms, each with an individual charm, fitted wardrobes and dual aspects are served by the family bathroom which hosts a double shower cubicle, twin Savoy wash hand basins with vanity cupboards, Jacuzzi style bath and low level WC, Bedroom two also enjoys a walk in dressing room and ensuite shower room.
Outside
Glen Cairn is set within delightful landscaped gardens extending to approximately ½ acre. It is approached via double automated gates to a large gravel driveway and turning space fronting the double garage. There is also a vehicular side access to the second double garage and workshop. The formal gardens comprise a large patio area, bordered by ornamental walling and opens out onto neatly arranged lawns, a feature pond and beautiful shrub borders accessed by a herringbone paved pathway set against a backdrop of open countryside. Outbuildings include an annex facility, which could easily serve as a guest bedroom suite, having ensuite facilities, a greenhouse, workshop, storage shed and purpose built dog kennels.
Location
Canada Road is a premier address which lies on the south west fringes of the sought after village of West Wellow, and has now become recognised as a hamlet in itself and which leads directly onto the picturesque Canada Common and the open forest. Extensive day to day amenities are extremely well provided for and include a post office, convenience store, butchers, grocers, bakery, hardware shop, pharmacy, hairdressers, primary school, church, garage and choice of public houses all of which are within walking distance. The location is also ideal for those requiring good access onto main roads, motorways and rail links, whilst Romsey, Lyndhurst, Salisbury, Southampton and Winchester are all only a short drive away.
Agents Notes
This property has been constructed with energy efficient in mind and includes zonal underfloor gas central heating throughout and pressurised instant hot water. It is served by mains drainage and benefits from bespoke sash window double glazing. There is a CCTV monitoring system.
Property Features :
- Recently constructed four bedroom country residence
- Stunning kitchen family room
- Basement including media room, laundry and separate reception room
- Delightful views across open countryside and close to the open New Forest
- Outbuildings including two double garages, work shop and separate guest suite/home office