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" **CONTRACTS EXCHANGED** Unique opportunity to acquire a top floor apartment within a character period mansion with wonderful lawn & forest views. 2 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, Garage.

? GARAGE
? SECURITY ENTRY PHONE
? COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
? PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
? SITTING/DINING ROOM
? KITCHEN
? TWO BEDROOMS
? BATHROOM
? WELL TENDED COMMUNAL GROUNDS
? PARKING
? DIRECT FOREST ACCESS


INTRODUCTION:The property comprises a top floor apartment forming part of a converted Victorian former hunting lodge understood to have been constructed in around 1885 and listed by the Department of Environment of being of historical interest. Castle Malwood Lodge is set in the heart of the open New Forest with direct access from the grounds to the Forest. Number 16 is situated on the top floor and in turn provides elevated views over the lawned grounds and beyond. The property is situated within approximately 3 miles of Lyndhurst village centre and the open New Forest is immediately accessible. Within the village there is an extensive selection of local amenities shops, restaurants and other leisure pursuits. There is a mainline railway station at Brockenhurst which is accessed within approximately 7 miles to the South and provides services to Southampton and onwards to London Waterloo. Junction 1 of the M27 motorway is located at Cadnam approximately 1.5 miles to the North.

.Southampton International Airport is located within approximately 14 miles. Viewing is strongly recommended.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL:Access to:

INNER COMMUNAL HALL:Staircase to first and second floors.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL:10' (3.05m) maximum X 5'7" (1.7m) maximum narrowing to 3'11" (1.2m) minimum. Security entry phone system. Dimplex electric night storage heater. Door to:

SITTING ROOM:18'9" (5.72m) maximum x 15'6" (4.72m) maximum narrowing to 12'1" (3.68m). Feature fireplace with marble style surround and hearth. Wood mantel with ornate carved insets. Two wall mounted Dimplex electric night storage heaters. Recessed storage cupboard. Magnificent views over communal gardens and the open Forest. Glazed door to:

KITCHEN:8' x 7' (2.44m x 2.13m). Range of fitted wall and base units with complementary roll edged work surfaces comprising inset four plate electric hob with extractor hood over and fitted electric oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Inset built in fridge freezer unit. Partially tiled walls. Under unit lighting. Extractor fan.

MASTER BEDROOM:13'4" (4.06m) x 11'4" (3.45m) maximum narrowing to 8'2" (2.5m). Built in double wardrobe with storage above. Built in eaves storage. Two electric wall heaters. Magnificent views over communal grounds and the open New Forest. Wall mounted Dimplex electric night storage heater. Wall light.

BEDROOM TWO:11'5" (3.48m) x 9'8" (2.95m) maximum narrowing to 6'1" (1.85m) minimum. Single recessed wardrobe cupboard. Airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder with slatted shelving to the side and over. Views over communal gardens and open Forest. Dimplex electric night storage heater.

BATHROOM:7'8" x 6'6" (2.34m x 1.98m). White suite comprising low level w/c. Pedestal wash hand basin with H&C mixer tap. Panelled bath with H&C mixer tap, shower hose attachment over and two shower curtains. Brass effect wall mounted heated towel rail. Dimplex wall mounted electric heater. Partially tiled walls. Recessed ceiling down lighter. One wall light. Shaver point. Wall mounted storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE:The property is set in formal communal grounds which surround the main building and are mainly laid to lawn with a mature selection of trees and shrubs. From the grounds and parking area there is access to the:

GARAGE IN BLOCK:Up and over door to the front.

.There is a parking area upon entry to the grounds.

TENURE:Leasehold. 999 years commencing in 1988 and the residents have formed their own management company call Minstead Court Management Limited which owns the Freehold.

MAINTENANCE:Current year charge to be confirmed.

SERVICES:We understand the property has mains electricity, water and private drainage via a communal system. Provision for telephone subject to British Telecom Transfer Regulations.