Brook, Lyndhurst SO43 7HE
£1,495,000 via Hamptons, Salisbury: 01722 444859
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Conveniently positioned on the edge of this most desirable village surrounded by the open forest and within a couple of minutes’ walk of the pub, hotel and Bramshaw Golf Course, an exceptional arrangement of family accommodation can be found within this striking, modern day country house style residence.
The accommodation extending in excess of 3,500 square feet is both extensive and versatile and can be arranged in a whole manner of different ways thus suiting a widespread and varied audience of buyers.
The ground floor features an impressive, double aspect sitting room with feature wood burner and front aspect balcony and a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of modern units and high quality built-in appliances. Set off the kitchen is a utility room with a gym/occasional bedroom set across the hallway. Further rooms to this level include two additional bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, a bathroom and a superb, triple aspect garden/dining room with bi-fold doors linking to the adjoining pool terrace.
To the first floor, a landing area leads to the triple aspect, main bedroom suite featuring plentiful built-in storage units, an en-suite shower room/steam room and a balcony overlooking the grounds. There are two further bedrooms to this floor and a shower room.
The lower ground floor offers a fantastic space, which easily accommodates a full size snooker table. Set in the corner of the room is a feature bar area. This room offers options for a variety of uses to suit individual requirements.
NB. The current owners have carried out extensive works to the property.
Outside
It is outside where this wonderful home comes into its own with the grounds providing the space and facilities required for the ultimate in family recreation and outdoor entertaining.
Approached via electric security gates, an extensive driveway, parking and turning bay can be found to both the front and rear of the property together with a detached, double garage. At the back of the plot, there is an elevated area of land, with a grassed area to play football/cricket and a fun pitch and putt mini golf course.
Also set within the grounds is a hard tennis court and an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub set within extensive terracing, creating fantastic entertaining areas. There are several outbuildings, one of which includes a large space for yoga or a gym. There is also an ornamental fishpond set within the pool terrace.
In total, the grounds attributed to the property extend to approximately one and a quarter acres, with several dedicated seating areas and elevated views from the top of the plot across the forest.
Situation
The hamlet of Brook and adjoining village of Bramshaw offer two well-regarded public houses, a hotel, a local shop widely supported by local residents and two 18 hole championship golf courses.
A wider range of amenities can be found in Lyndhurst, the gateway to the New Forest together with the market town of Romsey.
Junction one of the M27 provides easy commuting access to London and is only minutes away to the commercial centres of Southampton and beaches of Bournemouth and Poole.
The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within an easy drive too, whilst the area is renowned for its excellent educational, cultural and recreational amenities.
For the walker, rider, cyclist or those purely with a love of nature and the great outdoors, the National Park is the perfect environment with its thousands of acres of ancient heath and woodland, flora and fauna together with its plethora of footpaths and bridleways.
Additional Information
Local Authority - New Forest District Council
Council Tax G
Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating.
Agent: Hamptons, Salisbury
Countrywide Hamptons Sales, 54 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3TS
Phone: 01722 444859