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A beautifully appointed country home, significantly refurbished
throughout and boasting spacious open plan living accommodation
including a magnificent wine cellar, set in gardens and paddocks of
approximately 3.5 acres.
An impressive country home set in extensive gardens of
approximately 1.5 acres, located in the peaceful hamlet of
Linbrook, set within the New Forest National Park, yet with
convenient access to Ringwood town centre. This beautifully
appointed home has been significantly refurbished throughout and
boasts spacious open-plan living accommodation in addition to six
bedrooms, seven quality bathroom suites and a magnificent wine
cellar. The grounds comprise of a separate 2 acre paddock, gardens
with a south-westerly facing raised terrace, pool, and a large
detached garage complex with studio above.
The Property:
- Zoned under-floor heating to the ground floor and bath- room
suites, bespoke carpentry and CAT 5 cabling throughout
- Entrance Hall finished with stylish ‘Artisan of Devises’ en-
caustic tiles and with Oak staircases throughout the property
- Superb, bright and spacious open-plan living accommodation
- Triple aspect Living Room featuring a stone fireplace with
‘Chesneys’ wood-burning stove and two sets of French doors opening
onto the raised terrace
- SittingDining Room comprising a cast-iron fireplace and
handmade Oak herringbone flooring, which continues through to the
Family Room
- Double aspect Family Room with French doors and a brick
fireplace with ‘Chesneys’ wood-burning stove Stunning ‘English
Revival’ kitchenbreakfast room with large format French limestone
floor tiles, fitted with hand painted wooden units with granite
work-surfaces over and a four-oven gas Aga. Comprising an inset
ceramic sink, fivering gas hob and integrated dishwasher
- Matching island unit incorporating a breakfast bar,
combination oven, electric oven and vegetable preparation sink
- Exceptional wine cellar with reclaimed farmhouse-brick walls
and recessed wine racks
- Ground floor also comprising: utilityboot room; airing
cupboard housing the ‘Megaflow’ hot water tank; ground floor shower
room; rear conservatory overlooking the gardens
- Elegant master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe,dressing
room and quality en-suite bathroom
- Four further double bedrooms to the first floor - the East
wing featuring beautiful vaulted ceilings
- Four further first floor bathshower rooms (three of which are
en-suite), comprising ‘Burlington’ fitted suites, including
freestanding baths andor shower cubicles with rainwater showers,
vanity sink units with Corian tops, chrome heated towel rails and
encaustic tiling
- Second floor bedroom six with modern en-suite and
kitchenette
Gardens & Grounds:
The property is approached through double gates to a large drive
providing parking for numerous vehicles. The large detached garage
complex has twin double electric doors to two garage bays, one of
which comprises a shower room (accessed externally). A staircase
leads to the first floor which is currently open-plan with
kitchenette area, offering tremendous potential for ancillary
accommodation. The extensive parkland style gardens are mainly
lawned with a variety of large Rhododendrons and trees to the
boundaries providing much privacy. Featuring a delightful raised
south-westerly terrace adjacent to the living room which is
enclosed by an attractive balustrade. There is a further paved
patio on the westerly side of the property, accessed from the
diningsitting room and conservatory, overlooking Linbrook lake -
ideal for alfresco dining. The heated pool has a cover and is well
screened, with a detached pool house positioned beyond, surrounded
by a further seating patio. Across the lane a five bar gate gives
access to a level paddock, amounting to approximately two acres and
enclosed by post and rail fencing.
Situation:
The property is located in a sought after semi rural hamlet of
Linbrook, within the boundary of the picturesque New Forest
National Park; offering thousands of acres of heath and woodland
for a variety of outdoor pursuits, particularly bike and horse
riding.
There is a popular country pub and local shops and amenities
nearby, with convenient access to excellent private and state
schools. The ever popular market town of Ringwood is easily
accessible, being just two miles away.
Direction:
From Ringwood join the A338 heading north. After a short
distance turn right into Salisbury Road, then left into Northfield
Road. At the end of this road turn left into Gorley Road and
proceed for ¾ of a mile towards the forest; after approximately ½ a
mile, turn right into a tarmac drive and the property can be found
further along on your left hand side.
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