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An ideally located first floor studio apartment offered to the
market with no onward chain. Set within an impressive Grade II
listed converted country mansion with stunning communal grounds
that boast direct access to the New Forest National Park.
THE SITUATION
Located in Minstead, one of the New Forest National Park’s most
sought after villages. Minstead has a vibrant community, a village
shop, a village hall, a pub (The Trusty Servant), and a Norman
church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a
network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.
Lyndhurst is approximately a seven minute drive away and is the
largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist
location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés,
restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city
which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many
attractions. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester
have a wide selection of well-respected private schools along with
several others across the Dorset border. Communications are
excellent with east and west access to the M27 and M3 within easy
reach and Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London
Waterloo within an hour and ten minutes. The coastal resort town of
Bournemouth is also only a short drive away.
THE PROPERTY
Dating back to 1884, Castle Malwood Lodge was originally a
hunting lodge for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir William
Harcourt. The property still retains many period features but now
offers light and airy accommodation, ideal for modern day
living.
The property is accessed from the main communal hallway, via a
beautiful carved oak staircase which leads to the first floor. The
front door leads immediately into the studio apartment which
incorporates both the bedroom and sitting area with electric heater
and storage units.
A modern kitchen with integrated appliances and a newly fitted,
modern bathroom sits to the rear of the properly. A further storage
cupboard is located on the second floor.
GROUNDS & GARDENS
The grounds surrounding this stunning former country house are
truly worthy of its original status, extending to approximately
three acres in total and comprising areas of beautifully manicured
lawns and established woodland, with direct forest access to the
rear.
The apartment ideally benefits from an allocated space in the
communal car park and there is further space available for guest
parking.
SERVICES
Energy Performance Rating: NA
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Maintenance Charge: £2,328 per annum
Lease Length: 961 years
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