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A generous and elegant two-bedroom ground floor apartment within
this imposing 19th century building, historically a hunting lodge
for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir William Harcourt. The
exterior of the property boasts its period features but now offers
light and airy accommodation ideal for modern day living. The
property is situated just a stone‘s throw away from the popular
village of Minstead, in the heart of the New Forest.
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
The apartment boasts spacious accommodation with high ceilings
and original leaded windows, allowing for ample light to flood the
apartment. A hallway, with storeroom provides access into the
drawing room, a real feature room of the apartment, giving a feel
of grandeur with a bay window looking out to the grounds. An
electric fireplace with marble inset & hearth acts a central focal
point of the room.
The kitchen has been re-fitted by a local supplier to provide a
beautiful contemporary finish, comprising ample base and wall units
with work tops over. Integrated eye-level double ovens, induction
hob with extractor over, fridge freezer and space for a
washerdryer.
A principal bedroom suite benefiting from an ensuite shower
room, built-in wardrobes and a view out onto the grounds. The
second bedroom, also a generous double room with walk in wardrobe
is facilitated by a bathroom comprising a bath with shower
over.
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.
This apartment also greatly benefits from its own single garage
which is located within a block.
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