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A simply stunning, 56 bedroom detached residence situated in the
beautiful New Forest location of Godshill Wood. Benefitting from
complete privacy and tranquillity; the split level living
accommodation really does make the most of the expansive outdoor
entertaining space and New Forest backdrop beyond. Internally, the
home has been finished to the very highest standards, with
luxurious kitchen, bathrooms and flooring throughout. Driveway with
great road access provides entry via secluded electric gates to a
large pea shingle driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. A
bespoke canopy style porch provides access via a composite oak
front door to a large entrance hallway benefitting from rustic
cobbled flooring and shoe cupboard.
The Property:
The inner hallway then provides access to :-
- The most exceptional, kitchen diner, incorporating a bespoke
hand made shaker style kitchen with quartz worktops, complimented
by a feature kitchen island with a oak block top and light up
cabinets below. The space flows effortlessly via herringbone
flooring and the dining snug area rounds off the rooms country
feeling with a standalone wood burning stove. The large space
offers exceptional views over the rear patio and pool areas via
several windows and two pairs of French doors.
- A homely sitting room with a treehouse-esque back drop and a
corner positioned wood burning stove
- Principal bedroom suite with delightful southerly views, walk
in wardrobe, luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a walk-in double
shower, bath and twin basins. The bedroom is rounded offer with an
incredible balcony offering panoramic garden views and further
forest views beyond
- Second bedroom reception room with a bespoke mezzanine floor
above and southerly views via French doors that lead onto the rear
patio
- Third bedroom, currently appointed as the principle study,
benefitting from elevated easterly views; giving that real
treehouse feeling once again
- Beautifully appointed WC
- Utility and plant room with a continuation of high quality of
the fixtures and fittings from the kitchen. The plant room holds a
pressurised cylinder.
- A smaller style study with westerly garden views.
- A sublime boot room incorporating a dog shower and WC.
- Access to the integral garage with twin opening doors. Via an
integral door the second garage is accessible and has been
transformed into a luxurious home gym with vaulted ceiling
Stairs on the inner landing, then lead down to :-
- Three further bedrooms, two of which benefitting from fitted
wardrobes and access onto a lower ground floor balcony terrace
- Family bathroom with a beautifully appointed three piece
family bathroom with panelled bath and under sink unit
- Outside, there is further access to the front of the ground
floor areas. Currently arranged as storage at the moment, this
great space could be converted by future custodians into a cinema
room ground floor bar etc
Gardens and Grounds:
Outside, the property is equally impressive. There is a blend of
forest materials and colours. A tremendous rear terrace leads out
from the main house and offers delightful seating space. Further
beyond, is an elegant swimming poor, run via air source heating.
The pool is surrounded by composite decking. Beyond the pool and
terraces are sweeping lawns that offer great space for activities
and the area is complimented via a variety of trees planting to the
borders and throughout. Un- converted stables form the remainder of
the garden space and could be developed by future custodians into
ancillary accommodation STPP. This could be a great way to
create both home and income as there is a separate pedestrian
access to the stabling, or an ideal retreat for working from
home.
Situation:
The property occupies a substantial plot which is located within
the beautiful New Forest National Park, with direct access onto the
open forest - offering thousands of acres of natural heath and
woodland, ideal for riding, walking and cycling.
Close to the property is the village of Woodgreen, which is a
delightful thriving village providing a local pub, post
officevillage store, village hall, church and village green, yet is
just a short drive away from the small town of Fordingbridge,
comprising a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and
amenities as well as good schooling.
The popular market town of Ringwood is approximately 8 miles
away, providing an excellent range of high street and independent
shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as supermarkets,
two leisure centres and excellent state and private schooling.
The easily accessible A31 offers routes to the large coastal
towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch (approximately 12 miles south
via the A338), and Southampton (approximately 18 miles east via the
M27). London is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours drive via the M3
heading north east.
Direction:
From Ringwood, join the A338 heading North towards
Fordingbridge. After approximately 6 miles, take the exit for
Fordingbridge. At the T junction turn right signposted to Godshill.
Continue on for about two miles, passing Sandy Balls park on your
left, and continue over the cattle grid, turning left into the lane
immediately before the Fighting Cocks pub. Follow the road for ¼
mile before forking right towards Godshill Wood where the property
will be situated after 200 metres on your left hand side.
Situation:
The property occupies a substantial plot which is located within
the beautiful New Forest National Park, with direct access onto the
open forest - offering thousands of acres of natural heath and
woodland, ideal for riding, walking and cycling.
Close to the property is the village of Woodgreen, which is a
delightful thriving village providing a local pub, post
officevillage store, village hall, church and village green, yet is
just a short drive away from the small town of Fordingbridge,
comprising a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and
amenities as well as good schooling
The popular market town of Ringwood is approximately 8 miles
away, providing an excellent range of high street and independent
shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as supermarkets,
two leisure centres and excellent state and private schooling.
The easily accessible A31 offers routes to the large coastal
towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch (approximately 12 miles south
via the A338), and Southampton (approximately 18 miles east via the
M27). London is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours drive via the M3
heading north east.
Direction:
From Ringwood, join the A338 heading North towards
Fordingbridge. After approximately 6 miles, take the exit for
Fordingbridge. At the T junction turn right signposted to Godshill.
Continue on for about two miles, passing Sandy Balls park on your
left, and continue over the cattle grid, turning left into the lane
immediately before the Fighting Cocks pub. Follow the road for ¼
mile before forking right towards Godshill Wood where the property
will be situated after 200 metres on your left hand side.
The welcoming entrance hall has solid wooden doors leading to the
kitchen and dining room, and to a most useful Cloakroom with an
area for coats and boots and door to a WC. The entrance hall leads
through to a larger, impressive Inner Hall, which could be used as
a Snug area, with original windows to the front aspect, and stairs
rising to the first floor accommodation. The double aspect Living
Room features an arch through to a beautiful bay window overlooking
the stunningly landscaped cottage gardens and paddocks beyond. A
brick fireplace with an inset wood burning stove provides an
attractive focal point. A connecting door gives access to the
second reception room currently being used as the Dining Room; the
room also features a charming open brick fireplace and benefits
from two large windows to the rear giving a delightful aspect.
Adjacent to the Dining Room is the spacious country style
KitchenBreakfast Room fitted with a range of units with granite
work surfaces over. The kitchen also comprises a traditional AGA,
separate inset electric hob, large Butlers sink unit, dishwasher
and attractive display cabinets. Further doors lead to; a lobby
with larder and secondary staircase; the boiler room with oil fired
boiler; good-size Utility Room comprising a further Butlers sink
and space for additional appliances and a second cloakroom. There
is also an external door to the patio and gardens. To the easterly
wing of the property, is the StudyOffice with attractive original
window incorporating hardwood window sills and frames - as do a
majority of the windows within the property. The delightful
Conservatory with pitched roof and quarry tiled floor, leads from
the Inner Hall and can be enjoyed all year round; comprising a
wood-burning stove on a slate hearth and double glazed windows
overlooking the magnificent gardens.
The large landing with wooden beams to the ceiling, gives access to
five first floor bedrooms and four showerbathroom suites. The
bright and spacious Master Bedroom features a wonderful open
fireplace and exposed wooden floorboards, with an aspect over the
gardens and doors opening onto a delightful covered balcony,
offering stunning views of the gardens and paddock. The master
bedroom benefits from a large En-suite Shower Room (with convenient
Jack and Jill door to landing), which comprises a four piece suite
including oversize shower unit with rainwater style shower .The
Guest Bedroom has a double aspect to the side and rear and benefits
from a roof top decking area with wrought iron railing, providing a
spectacular alfresco sitting area. There is a door to an en-suite
bathroom with exposed wooden floorboards and three piece suite
including an ornate Victorian Style WC, bath with shower attachment
and pedestal wash hand basin. A connecting door from this bedroom
gives access to the fourth bedroom, making it an ideal nursery
suite, with a double aspect and its own three piece ensuite.
Bedroom four can also be accessed independently from the landing if
the connecting door wasn’t required. There are two further
bedrooms, the third being a double with a delightful original Bay
window and sink unit, and the fifth being a charming single room
with aspect over the gardens.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property, being
secluded, beautifully landscaped with the benefit of adjoining
paddock land, which in all amount to approximately two acres.
Stretching the width of the rear of the house is a brick paved
terrace overlooking the grounds and being of a sunny southerly
aspect. The house is set in an elevated position overlooking the
gardens, which have been tiered; adjacent to the terrace are
ornamental flower beds and an abundance of wonderful specimen
shrubs and plants. Steps lead down to the tiered manicured lawns
which are also bordered by well stocked flower beds. To one side of
the property is a natural style coppice garden, which meanders down
to another expanse of lower level manicured lawn. A number of gates
from the formal gardens give access to the paddocks which adjoin
the gardens, with boundaries formed by post and rail fencing. From
one paddock a gate gives access to a shingle area and stable block
comprising of two stables and tack room with power and light. From
here a gate gives access to the rear lane.
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