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A substantial house dating from 1912 occupying an extremely secluded position with glorious views of the surrounding countryside and Beaulieu River. The house has well arranged, nicely proportioned rooms the majority of which face south overlooking beautifully planted gardens. The land totals approximately 2.75 acres and incorporates ample parking, formal gardens, vegetable garden and woodland. EPR - E

The house sits at the end of a long drive and enjoys a distinct sense of privacy yet also has far reaching views from its elevated position. The house and gardens face south and enjoy expansive views across open countryside towards the Beaulieu River. Dock Lane is one of the area‘s most sought after addresses offering proximity to both the river and the attractive village of Beaulieu just to the south. The surrounding countryside forms part of the well known Beaulieu Estate as well as the New Forest National Park meaning new building is heavily restricted. As a result the surrounding area offers beautiful unspoilt countryside ideal for walking, cycling or riding with sailing on the river at Beaulieu itself and at both Bucklers Hard and Lymington. Local transport links are excellent, there are fast trains from Brockenhurst to London (95 minutes) and from Brockenhurst to Southampton Airport Parkway (15 minutes).

Offered for sale for the first time in 22 years this charming period house is believed to date from 1912 and incorporates many features of the Arts & Crafts movement including large, light-filled rooms and a loggia which has been enclosed to create a charming garden room with views across the garden to the Beaulieu River. The house faces south and enjoys expansive views over the surrounding unspoilt countryside with the Beaulieu River forming an attractive focal point. The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hall with views through the garden room to the garden and river. Double doors open from the hall to the large dual aspect sitting room, again with views to the river. The sitting room also has an attractive fireplace fitted with a multi-fuel stove. The garden room has a fully glazed south wall overlooking the garden with sliding doors opening onto the terrace making it the perfect room to enjoy the outdoors all year round. There is a very generously proportioned dining room adjacent to the large kitchen breakfast room that has space for a family dining table and plenty of storage in fitted cupboards. Beyond the kitchen is a superb utility room cum cloakroom with excellent space for washing, drying, coats and boots, a WC, two adjoining store rooms and a large larder. There is a back door to the outside. A downstairs study, with south-facing French windows completes the ground floor.

On the first floor there is a spacious landing which provides access to the principal bedrooms. The master bedroom is particularly generous with plenty of built in wardrobes and ample space for dressing. There is an en suite bathroom with both bath and shower. Also off the main landing are three further bedrooms; a double bedroom, a twin room a further bedroom currently used as a study. The family bathroom is also accessed from the landing. A corridor then leads to two further double bedrooms and bathroom. 

The house has been well maintained by the current owners and the most recent update was an entire new roof which was replaced in 2020.

The gravel drive opens off the lane and leads to a large turning and parking area adjacent to the house as well as a modern double timber car port and mower garage. The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend predominantly to the south of the house. There is a stone terrace extending along the south side of the house which is accessible from the garden room. Beyond the terrace manicured lawns and beautifully planted beds slope gently down towards a picturesque brook beyond which a grass bank, underplanted with seasonal flowers gently rises. To the south west of the house the garden gives way to a wooded area rich with wildlife and perfect for children to explore and build dens. This area also has a further vehicular access off the lane which is ideal for bringing in machinery to maintain the garden and woodland if necessary. To the north of the house is a well planned and productive vegetable garden, a greenhouse and shed. The gardens extend to approximately 2.75 acres in total. 

Services

Mains drainage, water and electricity. Oil fired central heating.

EPC - E. Current - 49, Potential - 76

Council Tax - Band H

Superfast broadband with speeds of up to 80 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom)