Property description
This impressive New Forest residence occupies a substantial wing of a grand country house dating back to the early 1900's and enjoying extensive grounds of half an acre.
Owner's Comments
\"Our wonderfully spacious home has been fantastic for our children to enjoy with many fond memories in the swimming pool and private grounds.\"
\"The coach house gives us the ability to let rooms on a B&B basis without having to have guests staying in the main house.\"
Introduction
The spacious and extensive accommodation extending to around 4000sqft is arranged over three floors offering five double bedrooms, three of which enjoy ensuite facilities with a large dressing room / nursery to the master. In addition, a substantial detached coach house has been lovingly renovated and is currently used as a B&B with two ensuite bedrooms and the potential to convert a third games room. The private gardens and sun terrace also enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool enclosed by a variety of mature trees and bushes. Cadnam offers a range of local amenities with the village of Lyndhurst located just 3 miles to the South and the M27 motorway easily accessible providing fast road links for commuters.
Description
The property is approached over a paved courtyard providing access into the entrance hall and into the impressive triple aspect kitchen fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base units complemented by granite work surfaces and a gas fired Aga. Under floor heating extends to the adjacent dining area creating a modern open plan living space ideal for modern family living with French doors out to a patio area. A family room with recessed log burning stove is situated off of the entrance hall leading through to the sitting room with an additional bright and airy garden room to the rear aspect enjoying views to the enclosed rear garden and pool. An inner hall leads to the utility room, shower room and the fifth bedroom / office. The first floor galleried landing serves two of the bedrooms with the master suite comprising a wonderfully spacious room with bay window overlooking the grounds, stunning ensuite bathroom and a further dressing room / nursery. Bedroom two is also well proportioned and enjoys a fully tiled en-suite shower room. The second floor landing houses the airing cupboard and gas fired boiler and serves a further two double bedrooms with a contemporary en-suite shower room.
The detached Coach House has been lovingly renovated by the current owners and now offers two bedroom suites, both enjoying modern en-suites with a sitting room and sun terrace to the larger of the two. A games room offers the potential to convert to a third bedroom to maximise the income potential. Further details regarding the Bed & Breakfast can be provided upon request.
Outside
Automated timber gates open onto the gravel driveway leading to the main house with ample parking space available. A sun terrace is accessed from the kitchen at the front of the property with an enclosed south facing mature garden situated to the rear, predominantly laid to lawn and fully enclosed by a mature tree line. A patio abuts the garden room overlooking the pond and heated swimming pool.
Agent's Notes
A most impressive wing of a country house with additional coach house offering approximately 4000 sqft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The property benefits from gas fired central heating via mains gas and shared private drainage.
Location
The village of Cadnam falls within the New Forest National Park offering thousands of acres of historic countryside to enjoy on the doorstep. Cadnam enjoys a number of well regarded public houses and eateries with a comprehensive range of amenities available in the nearby market town of Romsey or the village of Lyndhurst. Local schooling is available in the neighbouring villages of Copythorne or Bartley and falls within catchment for Hounsdown Secondary School. Direct rail links to Waterloo are just a five minute drive away at Ashurst or Totton.
Property Features :
- An impressive wing of a country house
- Five double bedrooms (Main house)
- Sizeable master suite with en-suite bathroom and walk in dressing room/nursery
- Private grounds approaching half an acre
- Detached Coach House currently used as B&B accommodation
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