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" A truly magnificent family home set within the established area of Sandy Down with beautiful wooded areas & mature and established planting to include rhododendrons and azaleas. From the double entrance gates, the property boasts that country retreat look, with a large sweeping drive and turning area. There are ample parking areas and a large double garage with a small workshop area together with the added benefit of heating for the use of housing classic cars. The grounds are very impressive and set within two and half acres of land that has established border planting and numerous terrace areas including play areas for the young members of the family. The boundaries lead onto the nature reserve of Roydon Woods and gives an ideal tranquil setting backdrop to the property. The accommodation of this property incorporates five bedrooms and four reception rooms and is presented in a beautiful order throughout with parts of the house having a refurbishment over the years.

Preliminarydetails:

Uponentering the reception hallway through a feature wooden door, you are impressedby the quality of the finishing. To theright hand side is the spacious kitchen area which is ideal for entertaining asit is the hub of the house. There arebespoke wooden cabinets and black granite work surfaces together with a RangeMaster style oven. There is a designatedbreakfast area as well as a ‘chilling out’ area with a wood burner. From the kitchen there is a utility areawhich in turn leads to a separate annexe style living quarters (ideal forguests not staying in the main house). Going back through the reception hallway, there is also a family roomincorporating a cinema room and doors opening out into the garden.  And at the far end of the ground floor thereis a substantial office with built in cupboards and drawers.  This is a triple aspect room and is light andairy and there is also a stable door which leads out to the rear garden.  The propertywould be fantastic for entertaining guests as it has a formal drawing room withbrick built fireplace, inset log burner and a separate dining room adjacent.These two rooms are approached by a reception hallway with stone flooring thathas under floor heating and a bespoke staircase leading to the living quarters.  The living quarters consists of a mastersuite with fitted bedroom furniture with an outstanding en-suite with featurebath, large walk-in shower and ‘Mr and Mrs’ vanity areas. There are three morebedrooms to this floor, two with their own en-suite and a further doublebedroom serviced by a contemporary family bathroom.

Outside:

The property isapproached via double gates which lead to an impressive gravel   driveway up to the front of the house.  The front is mainly laid to lawn with maturetrees to either side leading to the large double garage and turning area.  The magnificent gardens provide sanctuary withvarious seating areas and a summer house to enjoy this secluded garden.

Situation:

Boldre issituated on the edge of the New Forest and on the outskirts of the town ofLymington.  To the north are ancientwoodlands and heathlands of the forest covering an area of about 145 squaremiles.  The town of Lymington is renownedas a sailing resort with two large marinas together with the Isle of Wight ferryport sailing to Yarmouth.  There is aweekly market on a Saturday which is held in the high street where there are avariety of shops and amenities leading to the cobbled streets and down to thequay.  Lymington has a good schoolingnetwork including the popular boarding school at Walhampton.

Summary offeatures:

Bespoke woodencabinets * Granite work surfaces * Wood burners * Brick built fireplaces *Partial under floor heating * Sweeping driveway * Two and a half acres of land* Tranquil setting * Summer house.

Summary ofaccommodation:

Five bedrooms *Four receptions * Spacious kitchen * Utility * En-suites * Large double garagewith storage above.

General information:

Tenure: Freehold.

Council: New Forest District Council Tax Band H.

Mains: Gas, electric and water.

Distances:

Brockenhurst 2.3miles * Lymington 3.8 miles * Lyndhurst 6 miles * Southampton 16 miles *Bournemouth 19.8 miles * Winchester 26.3 miles.

Directions:

From Lymingtonhigh street, take the A337 towards Brockenhurst.  After approximately three miles turn rightinto Sandy Down.  Continue along thisnarrow country lane where the property will be located on the left hand side.