2 bedroom apartment for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Share of freehold
- Stunning Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
- Grade II Listed Mansion House
- Set within Manicured Communal Grounds
- Light and Airy Accommodation
- Idyllic New Forest Village Setting
- Further Benefits include a Single Garage
A generous and elegant two-bedroom ground floor apartment within this imposing 19th century building, historically a hunting lodge for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir William Harcourt. The exterior of the property boasts its period features but now offers light and airy accommodation ideal for modern day living. The property is situated just a stone's throw away from the popular village of Minstead, in the heart of the New Forest.
THE SITUATION
Located in Minstead, one of the New Forest National Park’s most sought after villages. Minstead has a vibrant community, a village shop, a village hall, a pub (The Trusty Servant), and a Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Lyndhurst is approximately a seven minute drive away and is the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many attractions. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide selection of well-respected private schools along with several others across the Dorset border. Communications are excellent with east and west access to the M27 and M3 within easy reach and Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London Waterloo within an hour and ten minutes. The coastal resort town of Bournemouth is also only a short drive away.
THE PROPERTY
The apartment boasts spacious accommodation with high ceilings and original leaded windows, allowing for ample light to flood the apartment. A hallway, with storeroom provides access into the drawing room, a real feature room of the apartment, giving a feel of grandeur with a bay window looking out to the grounds. An electric fireplace with marble inset & hearth acts a central focal point of the room.
The kitchen has been re-fitted by a local supplier to provide a beautiful contemporary finish, comprising ample base and wall units with work tops over. Integrated eye-level double ovens, induction hob with extractor over, fridge freezer and space for a washer/dryer.
A principal bedroom suite benefiting from an ensuite shower room, built-in wardrobes and a view out onto the grounds. The second bedroom, also a generous double room with walk in wardrobe is facilitated by a bathroom comprising a bath with shower over.
GROUNDS & GARDENS
The grounds surrounding this stunning former country house are truly worthy of its original status, extending to approximately three acres in total and comprising areas of beautifully manicured lawns and established woodland, with direct forest access to the rear.
This apartment also greatly benefits from its own single garage which is located within a block.
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