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" Luxury ground floor apartment as part of a converted period country mansion set in formal mature gardens in the heart of the open New Forest. 2 bedrooms, feature drawing room

* SECURITY ENTRY PHONE
* COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
* PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO HALL
* PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
* FEATURE DRAWING ROOM
* KITCHEN
* TWO BEDROOMS
* ENSUITE WET ROOM TO MASTER
* FAMILY BATHROOM
* WELL TENDED COMMUNAL GROUNDS
* PARKING
* DIRECT FOREST ACCESS

INTRODUCTION:The property comprises a ground floor apartment forming part of a converted Victorian former hunting lodge understood to have been constructed in 1885 and listed by the Department of the Environment as being of historical interest. The property complex is set in the heart of the open New Forest with direct access from the grounds to the Forest. There are many character features contained within the property including a feature bay window in the drawing room with direct access to the communal lawn, in addition to ornate ceiling architraving and cornicing. The property is situated within approximately 3 miles of Lyndhurst village centre and the open New Forest is immediately accessible. 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:Approached through side communal door. Door to:

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL:Access to first and second floor. Door to:

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL:6'10" (2.08m) maximum x 5'2" (1.57m) plus 5'1" (1.55m) x 3'2" (0.97m) plus 4' (1.22m) x 3'9" (1.14m). Built in cupboard storage. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder providing domestic hot water, slatted shelving and cupboard storage over. Entry phone system. Door to:

DRAWING ROOM:20'11" (6.38m) maximum into bay x 18'4" (5.59m) maximum narrowing to 15'3" (4.65m) minimum. Feature bay window providing views over the garden with double doors to external patio. Two night storage heaters in ornate wooden casing. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Feature architrave and cornicing. Door to:

KITCHEN:8'10" x 7'10" (2.7m x 2.39m). Range of fitted shaker style wall and base units with solid granite work surfaces comprising inset butler style sink with H&C mixer tap. Inset Neff four plate electric halogen hob with electric double oven under and extractor hood over. Under unit lighting. Recessed ceiling down lighters. Natural travertine tiled floor. Inset built in fridge freezer unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

.From the entrance hall door to:

BEDROOM ONE:16' (4.88m) maximum narrowing to 13'10" (4.22m) minimum x 11'2" (3.4m). Built in double wardrobe cupboard and further single wardrobe with cupboard storage over. Night storage heater in ornate wooden casing. Garden aspect to communal garden. Telephone point. Door to:

WET ROOM:4'7" x 3'5" (1.4m x 1.04m). Wall mounted wash hand basin with H&C taps. Wall shower with H&C taps. Recessed ceiling down lighter. Extractor fan. Tiled walls and tiled flooring.

BEDROOM TWO:9'3" x 8'3" (2.82m x 2.51m). Wall mounted night storage heater. Garden aspect to communal garden. Built in wardrobe with cupboard storage over.

BATHROOM:8'11" (2.72m) maximum narrowing to 8'3" (2.51m) x 5'6" (1.68m) maximum. White suite comprising low level w/c. Pedestal wash hand basin with H&C mixer tap. Panelled bath with H&C mixer tap and shower hose attachment. Partially tiled walls. Shaver point. Wall mounted up lighters. Heated towel rail. Wall heater. Dimplex wall heater. Wall mounted cupboards. Wood effect laminate flooring.

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. Access to the garden is available from the drawing room through glazed double doors. Within the grounds there is off road parking on a first come first serve basis.

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

MAINTENANCE:We understand the service charge is £1,142.00 per half year.

SERVICES:Mains electricity, water and a private drainage communal system. Provision for telephone subject to British Telecom Transfer Regulations.