Property description
An impressive detached residence situated in the premier address of Canada Common enjoying exquisite gardens and paddocks extending to approximately 7 acres with direct access to the New Forest National Park. Owners Comments“Heatherfield House with its extensive grounds has been a lovely place to bring up our family. The access to the common is invaluable for direct Forest riding.”
“West Wellow has given us everything expected of village life with its local shops and pubs plus beautiful walks with our dogs on Canada Common.”
IntroductionHeatherfield House is an ideal family home offering substantial accommodation with a bright Westerly aspect serviced by an excellent indoor swimming pool and gym complex opening to the sun terrace that also provides an ideal entertainment venue. Constructed in 1980, the property has subsequently undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment and extension to include a stylish kitchen/breakfast room, new bathroom suites and double glazing throughout. There is an excellent arrangement of versatile accommodation within but there is also a detached double garage with adjoining office and cloakroom offering the potential for both home/office use or dual occupancy via an annex, subject to planning permission.The gardens are magnificent, with landscaped formal grounds extending to a wonderful enclosed natural pond through woodlands to an excellent paddock, punctuated with sought after direct New Forest riding access. Heatherfield House enjoys a discreet and wonderful position being within the immediate New Forest yet still within walking distance of the many local amenities of the nearby village of West Wellow with excellent local schooling for all ages available.
DescriptionA UPVC hardwood effect door opens into the entrance porch incorporating a glazed security door leading into the spacious hallway. The kitchen is equipped with an extensive range of eye and base level units with attractive granite worktops and an inset gas hob with concealed extractor. The room enjoys attractive views to the exquisite gardens with much natural light from its dual aspect. The flagstone flooring gives it a farmhouse feel and integrated appliances include a large fridge and freezer, dishwasher, Neff double oven, microwave and warming drawer. The kitchen is supplemented by a utility room with further units, plumbing and a door to the garden. The sitting room, is part of the original home, centred upon a feature brick fireplace with inset dual fuel woodburning stove with options to provide heating and hot water. Double doors lead to the large sun terrace and hallway whilst an archway opens into the traditional formal dining room. A door leads to an inner lobby which not only accesses the garden but to the major extension built in 1989. This access leads to the study, shower room and guest bedroom which is fitted with wardrobe space. At the end of the hall is the impressive pool room. The pool area was upgraded and additionally insulated in 2009 and offers excellent gym equipment space with patio doors and full height windows to the gardens. There is a separate plant room, serviced by its own gas boiler and solar panelling and an excellent sauna and changing rooms. The first floor landing offers loft space and an airing cupboard. There are four well proportioned bedrooms each with extensive fitted wardrobes. The principal rooms also enjoy stunning views to the rear and all bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The family bathroom boasts a white suite with freestanding roll top bath and shower cubicle. The shower room is also host to a white suite and double shower cubicle.
OutsideThe property is approached via a gravel driveway providing generous parking and turning for several vehicles. The property is screened from the road by mature oaks and offers attractive borders of ornamental flowering shrubs. A five bar gate opens to the spectacular gardens comprising formal gardens of 2.6 acres, a woodland and pond area with paddocks extending to 7 acres in total. The formal gardens are beautifully secluded and delightfully maintained predominantly lawned with feature shrub borders, studded with trees with a pretty gravel pathway winding through the interesting gardens and over the ornamental pond culminating in a large wooden barn offering storage. A separate pathway with gate leads to the enclosed natural pond area, with a wooded surround offering an array of natural wildlife. An access extends beyond into the wooded area to the large paddock screened by established trees with direct riding access to the open New Forest via Canada Common.
LocationCanada 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 NotesThe property offers gas central heating to the house and pool via separate gas boilers. The dual fuel woodburning stove can also provide hot water and heating with solar panelling offering an acceptable rebate of £1700 per annum. The property benefits from mains drainage and also enjoys commoners rights.
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Property Features :
- Beautiful and secluded New Forest location
- Gardens and paddocks extending to 7 acres with direct Forest riding access
- Well presented substantial accommodation
- Impressive pool and gym complex
- Potential for home office or annex, subject to planning permission
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