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A spacious detached fourfive bedroom Converted Barn originally
used as a Coach House and Stables located within the delightful
village of Sopley. The property boasts original character features
and offers the flexibility for multi-generational living from the
formation of two staircases, creating two wings to the house as
well as ample space to work from home.
The Property:
- Spacious entrance hall with large walk-in boot room
- Steps down to the lounge comprising impressive double height
vaulted ceiling, full height brick chimney with log burner and
access onto the rear garden
- Sun room off the lounge with aspect onto the front lawn and
Parquet floor tiles
- Ground floor shower room comprising spacious walk-in shower,
built in storage, sink, WC and bidet
- Study ground floor bedroom with front aspect
- Bespoke split-level Kitchen fitted with quality units, 1½ bowl
butler sink, electric 4 ring hob, with quartz work surfaces over,
integrated appliances and space for large double fridge freezer
- Steps down into further kitchen dining area featuring
breakfast bar, AGA, space for large dining table and access through
French doors onto the covered Veranda to the front, perfect for
entertaining
- Adjacent, a spacious double aspect lounge diner with feature
spiral staircase leading up to the Master Suite
- Master Suite featuring dressing area separated by partition
wall and en-suite bathroom with corner bath
- Two doors separate the Master Suite from the further 3
bedrooms, creating an ideal opportunity for multi-generational
living
- Bedroom two is a generous double with Velux windows and
en-suite bathroom
- Mezzanine level bedroom, originally the Hay Loft featuring
wood beams, built in wardrobe, en-suite WC and separate shower
- Bedroom four is a good sized double currently used as a home
office
- Airing Cupboard discreetly located within the wall of the
landing, housing the pressurised hot water tank and ample storage
space
-Second Staircase leading down to the entrance hallway
Gardens and Grounds:
- Double gates provide access onto the large gravel driveway
with lawned areas to either side enclosed by mature shrubs and
trees
- Covered Veranda to the front, draped in wisteria and jasmine
and is ideal for alfresco dining
- Side gated access to the large rear garden, mainly laid to
lawn with an area of decking
Situation:
The charming village of Sopley is situated on the edge of the
Avon Valley and New Forest, between the popular coastal town of
Christchurch, and the historic market town of Ringwood. There is a
village hall, a quality dining pub in easy walking distance and
Sopley Primary School only 5 minutes away as well as many other
local private and state secondary schools. Christchurch is situated
approximately 2.5 miles south, offering an extensive range of
independent and high street shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes,
hotels, and the beautiful natural harbour which is home to two
sailing clubs, a rowing club and plenty of water based activities.
The market town of Ringwood is approximately 6 miles north offering
further shopping, leisure facilities and a good range of pubs cafes
and restaurants. The larger coastal town of Bournemouth with its
famous beaches is also close by as are major transport links; the
A31 and the M27; leading east to Southampton, the M3 and London
beyond. Christchurch has a main line train station as does
Bournemouth and Southampton plus the latter benefitting from having
international airports.
Direction:
Exit Ringwood on the Christchurch Road, heading south towards
Christchurch. Stay on this road for approximately 5 miles and
follow the road round to left on the one way system and take the
2nd left signposted for Bransgore, into Derritt Lane. The property
is the second property on your left hand side about 100 yards from
the junction.
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