7 bedroom link detached house

A particularly impressive period home of almost 7,750 sq ft and set in landscaped grounds of about 5 acres in total. Steeped in history yet with all the modern luxuries you could wish for.

The Manor House is a particularly fine Grade II* Listed home believed to have been built c. 1600 and later substantially altered during the reign of Queen Anne; notably the re-facing of the front elevation in the prevailing taste. The Manor House itself has been carefully divided into three properties, of which Landford Manor forms the principal part and extends to just shy of 8,000 sq ft of magnificent accommodation.

This unique home has been meticulously restored over recent years, still retaining much inherent character and architectural detail. However now both effortlessly and incredibly successfully, marrying those period features with modern luxuries such as underfloor heating, a 'live-in' kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances and a granite Island unit, an incredible barrel-vaulted wine cellar, a bar with Vodka chiller and luxury en-suites just to name but a few.

The landscaped grounds are quite stunning. There is a large stone terrace leading from the house itself, South facing with a pergola covered in vines should shade be sought... perfect for al fresco entertaining. The private grounds amount to about 1.4 acres and make up part of the original formal garden with a central ornamental pond enclosed by hedging and a brick wall and stone enclosed paved beds. On the western side is the main pleasure lawn with a fine array of broadleaf trees including some superb Copper Beech. The current owner installed a large timber-framed outbuilding for stores and garden machinery in 2017. There is walkway tunnel through a dense bank of rhododendrons on the lower terrace.

Below the private gardens are the communal grounds and meadows that are studded with some very fine varieties of trees and they lead down to the River Blackwater. There is a hard surfaced communal tennis court. The communal grounds amount to a further 3.5 acres.

Landford Manor is an iconic home is a quite remarkable location which has to be seen to be believed. Viewings are strictly by appointment and not all viewing requests will be accepted.

Agents Note - Each property within the wider Landford Manor estate contributes £360 pa towards the maintenance of the shared driveway and communal grounds.

Landford, conveniently situated within the New Forest National Park boundary, is about 7 ½ miles from the centre of Romsey which provides an extremely good range of amenities including leisure facilities, schools for all ages, both state and private, theatre and a good range of shops for everyday needs to include two supermarkets. The New Forest provides superb facilities for those with walking and equestrian pursuits. Facilities within the village include a general store, public house, primary school and village hall. Southampton and Salisbury are easily accessed via the A36 and M27.

Wiltshire Council - Band G

Mains electricity, drainage and water. Oil-fired central heating. Fibre Broadband.

SP5 2EW : Note the entrance to Landford Manor is the first on the right after passing through the estate gates.
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