5 bedroom detached house for sale

A handsome Victorian country house, set in 9.9 acres with outbuildings and secondary accommodation on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

Description

Rollington House is a handsome and well-proportioned property which is unlisted but retains many period features including original fireplaces, sash windows and wood floors throughout much of the house, as well as the wonderful high ceilings associated with properties of this era. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, plus a traditional cellar, and there is a separate self-contained 1-bedroom flat within the converted coach house. The current owners have recently carried out a thorough and sympathetic programme of repair and improvement to create an extremely comfortable family home set in beautiful gardens and grounds. Planning consent has also been granted by the New Forest National Park planning authority to create an orangery and a further en suite bedroom.

The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall which in turn opens into a large central hallway which links all the ground floor accommodation. The well-proportioned formal drawing room is at the front of the house and features an elegant open fireplace and large bay window, as well as French doors to the terrace. There is a large dining room and a sitting room, both with open fireplaces. The modern kitchen/breakfast room features contemporary style units, an Aga, and there is a central island/breakfast bar and ample space for dining. Large bi-fold doors flood the space with light and open out to a recently completed contemporary walled courtyard and terrace. A large scullery room adjoins the kitchen with laundry area and boot room. This leads to a further “muddy boot” area and outhouse. There is also a cloakroom on the ground floor and the cellar is accessed from the central hallway. There is a good range of built in storage cupboards, a luggage store and secure storage.

The principal bedroom has a lovely double aspect and benefits from a spacious en suite shower room with fully tiled walk-in shower. There are four further double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom and there is a further family bathroom and a shower room. There is an impressive range of outbuildings which include a brick built summerhouse/office with bi-fold doors into the walled courtyard; this is conveniently close to the house.

A period brick barn and a double garage, games room/office and a traditional loose box. Attached to this barn is a lovely traditional timber-framed barn, recently restored with a clay tiled roof; it provides a fantastic open-plan space for entertaining. Forming part of the barn courtyard, there is a further thatched ox byre, with many of the original features and stalls still in place.

Gardens & Grounds
Rollington House is approached via a private gated driveway and enjoys a peaceful position on the edge of the village, with great views to the east of farmland and countryside. The driveway leads to a gravel parking area, with a spur off to a wide turning circle at the front of the house, enclosing an area of lawn. A mature Yew hedge provides a formal setting for the approach. There are extensive gardens, including a professionally designed walled slate courtyard, with covered pergola, a covered well (with lighting) and standing stone water feature. There are sweeping lawns, an orchard, a 100ft mixed border walkway, a partly walled rose garden and areas of woodland. There is a substantial kitchen garden, formally laid out with raised beds and gravel paths, with a greenhouse, potting shed and storage shed. Well-maintained landscaping and established planting create an appealing outside space ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. There is a large heated outdoor swimming pool which the owners have recently updated. The balance of the land is laid to pasture and divided into paddocks with fencing throughout, metered water troughs and large wooden field shelter in one field.

Location

Rollington House enjoys a highly appealing countryside location on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

The popular villages of Redlynch, Lover and Downton offer a friendly community atmosphere with several day to day amenities, with the nearby Cathedral City of Salisbury and city of Southampton offering a wide range of shopping and leisure options. There are several well-regarded state schools in the area, as well as the independent Forres Sandle Manor School, Salisbury Cathedral School, Godolphin, Bishop Wordworth’s and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

Direct rail links to London can be found from Salisbury and Southampton Airport Parkway and the M27 allows fast road access to London, Heathrow Airport, the south coast and further afield. Southampton and Bournemouth airports offer flights to a number of domestic and international destinations.

(All times and distances are approximate)

Square Footage: 4,133 sq ft


Acreage: 9.93 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Method of Sale : The freehold of Rollington House is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

Services : Oil-fired central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage.

Council Tax : Rollington House - band H, Stable Flat - band B.

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with sole agents Savills.