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This charming family house perfectly combines the traditional
and the contemporary in one of the New Forest‘s most sought after
locations. The house has recently been lovingly extended and
updated by the current owners to create accommodation that is
contemporary, practical and full of character. Accommodation
extends to nearly 5000 square feet over three floors with 1.5 acres
of beautiful landscaped gardens, a gym home office, triple garage
and tennis court. The property backs onto the historic Beaulieu
Estate which subject to agreement by the estate have the right to
walk through its many acres of unspoilt meadows. Viewings available
from 6th January 2024. Energy Performance Rating: C
Beaulieu is one of the New Forest‘s most attractive and historic
villages with its picturesque high street with a range of
boutiques and cafes as well as a pub and restaurant. The Beaulieu
River flows through the village and offers many opportunities for
sailing and other watersports sports. The excellent local
Beaulieu River Sailing Club and the Beaulieu Cricket Club are
within a short walk of the house.
The house sits on the edge of the village within a short walk of
the village centre and village green on the banks of the river.
There is excellent schooling nearby with primary age educations
catered for by the village school. Walhampton prep school lies
between Beaulieu and Lymington with independent education up to the
age of 16 at Ballard School (New Milton) and Embley (Romsey).
The house backs on to the historic Beaulieu estate with many
acres of unspoilt meadows over which the owners of the property,
subject to agreement by the estate, have the right to walk. From
here there are delightful dog walks accessed via a gate in the
garden fence.
The open Forest surrounds the village offering wider walks and
cycle rides. There are mainline railway stations at Brockenhurst
and Southampton Airport Parkway which provide direct services to
London Waterloo in 1h 40m and 1h 10m respectively.
The nearby market town of Lymington has a wider range of shops
as well as excellent sailing clubs and marinas.
Monkswell is, quite simply, the perfect family home. Situated in
one of the New Forest‘s most idyllic and popular villages and
surrounded by the unspoilt and protected countryside of the
Beaulieu Estate and New Forest National Park. The house has a rich
history with certain parts dating back 300 years and remain evident
in delightful exposed beams, particularly in the sitting
room.
The house has been extensively remodelled and extended by the
current owners with sensitive works being carried out to all areas
of the property including all utilities completely overhauled as
well as a brand new roof of hand made clay tiles and modern double
glazed windows throughout. Great care has been taken to retain the
character of the house while creating comfortable, flexible and
stylish accommodation of nearly 5,000 sq ft across three
floors.
The front door opens to a large, open reception hall with
downstairs wc, stairs to first floor and door to the family room
which features an original fireplace and, when well furnished with
comfy sofas, forms the perfect relaxation space to complement the
adjoining open-plan kitchen family room. The kitchen offers plenty
of space for entertaining and family life with room for a large
dining table as well as featuring a generous central island and
extensive integrated appliances. The kitchen has glazed doors
opening to both the front and rear gardens as well as having a door
to the rear hall and utility room.
Also reached from the reception hall is an inviting dining room
with a feature fireplace and wooden surround. There is also a
beautiful sitting room, again with an open fire and featuring
exposed beams as well as having French windows onto the garden.
Beyond the sitting room is a large study library with feature
fireplace and built in book shelves.
On the first floor the master bedroom is open to full ridge
height creating a superb sense of space which is complemented by
the large window and glazed doors opening onto a
delightful glazed balcony which provides a peaceful seating
area from which there are steps down to the garden. There is also a
large dressing room and adjoining shower room with twin sinks and a
double shower. There are four further double bedrooms on this
floor, each decorated in its own distinctive style and most
enjoying built in storage. There are three further bath shower
rooms making the house extremely practical for both family and
guests.
Stairs rise from the landing to the second floor where there is
a further bedroom with attractive exposed beams and a further
occasional bedroom ideal for visiting children.
The house is approached via electronically operated gates which
open to a long gravel drive that leads to a long, wide turning and
parking area next to the house where there is a fast electric car
charging point and detached triple garage block.
The gardens extend to 1.5 acres and on the south side of the
house is a beautiful stone terrace which overlooks the carefully
thought out and mature landscaped gardens. An attractive loggia
provides a covered shaded spot from which to enjoy the garden all
year round. There is a level area of lawn in front of the house
and, as the land rises to the rear there further areas of lawn.
Also to the rear of the house is a secluded kitchen garden
containing an extensive and productive walk-in fruit cage and
greenhouse which could be further enhanced if required. Beyond the
kitchen garden, and easily accessible from the rest of the garden
is a fully fenced hard tennis court.
A detached home office gym is cleverly positioned close to the
house and easily accessible from the kitchen. The building also has
a WC which is accessible from the garden adjacent to the
kitchen.
Beyond the tennis court lies a further large expanse of lawn
garden, planted with mature fruit trees, that enjoys attractive
views towards the village. There is a private gate here
leading onto land owned by the Beaulieu Estate which subject to
agreement by the estate has the right to walk through its many
acres of unspoilt meadows.
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