Property description
Set back from the road and centrally positioned on a generous and private plot is this 'arts & crafts' style residence dating back to around 1910.
Owners Comments
“Life at The Barn over the last fifteen years has been hugely enjoyable. It’s a great family home with loads of space for everyone. During the time we've lived here we have fully renovated the house with a focus on making it as eco-friendly as we can. It’s a wonderful feeling to get all your electricity needs met by the sun.”
Introduction
Offering generously proportioned and versatile accommodation extending to over 2600 sqft the house is rich in period features typical of its era enjoying high ceilings, feature fireplaces and exposed woodwork. A photovoltaic system reduces the electricity cost significantly with solar panelling installed to offset the hot water system. The five double bedrooms, three of which are en suite are complemented comfortably by the five reception rooms on the ground floor, impressive vaulted entrance hall and feature staircase. A triple garage is accessed from Holly Road supplemented by extensive parking on the front driveway with numerous outbuildings, vegetable garden and lawns. Ideally situated with the open New Forest within a few hundred metres, access to commuter links on the doorstep and a wealth of local amenities available.
Description
A sizeable porch to the front of the house provides a useful space prior to entering via the solid oak front door to the impressive entrance hall which gives an instant feeling of space and grandeur. The vaulted ceiling and winding staircase to the galleried landing enjoy light from the front and rear aspects with a cloakroom and storage cupboard concealed beneath. The two main reception rooms are situated at the front of the property with the sitting room featuring a recessed log burning stove and large picture windows to two aspects. The generous dining room features an ornamental original fireplace, exposed floorboards, beamed ceiling and accesses an inner hallway and open plan kitchen area. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base units with a contrasting granite topped worksurfaces upon a tiled floor. Plumbing is in place for a dishwasher with ample space for kitchen furniture and fridge freezer. An open archway leads to a family room with ornamental fireplace and French doors through to the sunny conservatory. To the rear of the kitchen is the study/office fitted with a range of storage cupboards. A utility or garden room is fitted with a further range of kitchen units, wash basin and plumbing for white goods. The first floor landing serves the five double bedrooms and family bathroom which enjoys a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wash basin, WC and airing cupboard. Three of the five bedrooms boast en suite facilities with bedrooms four and five sharing an internal door and access to the part boarded loft space via a hatch.
Outside
The main entrance to The Barn is from the Lyndhurst Road via double five bar gates onto an extensive gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and pathway leading to the front door. The frontage is lined by mature oak trees and high hedgerows providing a screen from passers by and creating a private front garden. Wrought iron gates either side of the property access the enclosed rear garden with a large paved area to the immediate rear of the house. Various areas include a vegetable garden, sun terrace, compost area and verdant lawn with high hedgerows to the rear boundary. The triple garage is accessed from Holly Road and features a rear up and over door allowing access through to the garden. Other outbuildings include a timber chalet, garden shed, potting shed and greenhouse. Accessed externally are a WC, boiler room and further store.
Agents Notes
An imposing family residence previously run as a guest house offering versatile and spacious accommodation. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, solar panel to offset the hot water and a PV system providing all the electricity.
Location
Ashurst is conveniently positioned on the edge of the New Forest National Park minutes from the open forest with a wealth of local amenities in the village including shops, restaurants, public houses and a train station with a direct line to London Waterloo. Lyndhurst is just 3 miles away with a comprehensive range of amenities available in the neighbouring town of Totton or Southampton. Access onto the motorway makes Ashurst an excellent location for easy access to the South Coast or London.
Property Features :
- Imposing five bedroom detached house dating back to the early 1900s
- Period features and character including high ceilings and ornate fireplaces
- Five reception rooms
- Impressive entrance hall with vaulted ceiling
- 0.36 acre corner plot with numerous outbuildings
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