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"An exceptional home, occupying an exclusive and superior riverside location in this most sought after private estate. A superb example of contemporary design, the house is finished to the highest of standards. Floor to ceiling windows offer spectacular views across the river and Avon Valley with the property having the benefit of bank fishing rights. The grounds have been carefully created with entertaining and relaxing in mind, landscaped to make the most of the tranquil setting.

The Dell provides fabulous lateral living over two floors with exceptional reception space for both informal day-to-day living and entertaining on a larger scale. All principle reception rooms are directly accessible from the double height central reception hall. Both the kitchen/breakfast/family room and the sitting room enjoy the quite spectacular views across the garden, River Avon and the Avon Valley beyond.

The first floor, approached via the frameless glass and solid oak staircase has five bedrooms each with a dressing area/room and quality fitted en-suite. The luxurious master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and a glass wall with patio doors opening onto a glass fronted balcony, offering breath-taking river views.

Situation
Avon Castle was once part of the Manor of Leybrook, and owned by the Lyne family. Over time Avon Castle has become known as an exclusive area for the discerning type, with its own gate post entrance and home to a number of beautiful properties off the tree lined avenues. With direct access onto the a338 and A31 approximately one mile away, you are only a short drive away from sporting facilities such as the premiership football ground, championship standard golf courses and further leisure facilities including private health clubs, cosmopolitan bars bistros and boutiques and award winning sandy beaches.

Under two hours from London by road or train and with national and international links at the nearby Bournemouth International Airport, Avon Castle is the ideal retreat for those seeking complete privacy and looking to escape the pressures of city life.

Outside
The property is approached through electric gates with an automated entry, to a sweeping resin-bound gravel drive, which leads to the large parking area and integral double garage (which is alarmed), with remote-controlled roller door and housing the heating/ventilation units. The gardens have been carefully landscaped and compliment the house perfectly; comprising of a raised tiled terrace adjacent to the rear of the house and a lower BBQ deck overlooking the stunning Avon Valley, with feature stone walls and attractive tiled steps down to the lawn and river bank. To one side of the garden is a delightful timber pergola/covered seating area, perfect for evening drinks by the river.

Additional Information
Traditionally built around a steel frame, with a composite slate roof, Spanish stone cladding, through-colour Weber rendering and powder coated aluminium windows, this innovative home comprises modern features and fittings throughout, including: mechanical whole-house ventilation system with heat recovery; Control 4 home automation system; zoned smart lighting; multi zoned under-floor heating and there is also an alarm system, broadband/wifi, and wiring for visual and audio systems."