8 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional home of approximately 5,500 sq ft, in a semi-rural location on a plot of almost exactly 1 acre, perfectly suited to multi-generational living or income potential. The property comprises a main house, self-contained annexe and additional flat. It has been owned by the same family since 1991 before being rebuilt circa 2010. Offering eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, an indoor heated swimming pool and owned solar panels, it presents a unique blend of space, versatility and long-term efficiency. No onward chain.

The location is most coveted being right on the edge of the New Forest National Park boundary - a most convenient spot to head into the New Forest and explore approx. 140,000 acres of National Park. Properties like No.68 offer a lifestyle that very few of us are fortunate to experience...

The Property
The ground floor offers generous, flexible living with a contemporary kitchen/breakfast room opening into a bright conservatory, alongside a utility room, study, dining room and lounge with a wood burner. Two ground floor bedrooms both feature fitted storage and en suite shower rooms. Upstairs provides two further inter connected bedrooms with an en suite, plus a self contained flat with open plan living, bedroom area and bathroom. The landing includes eaves storage and houses the solar battery system.
The property benefits from a integral double garage, featuring electric roller doors, with stairs to a work space and ample off road parking.

The Annexe
The annexe offers excellent independent living, featuring a fitted kitchen, dining room with wheelchair accessible entry, and a comfortable lounge with air conditioning. It includes two ground floor bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a shower room, plus a first floor room suitable as an additional bedroom with an inter connecting space already plumbed for a bathroom. The annexe offers the perfect opportunity for multi generational living, satisfying those needing space for both independent teenagers or dependant relative or, for those wanting to benefit from additional income (an ideal AirBnB for example).

St Leonards is a village situated on the A31, adjacent to St Ives & Ashley Heath and only a short distance away from the beautiful Moors Valley Country Park, acres of natural heath and woodland incorporating an adventure playground, trail, and golf course and offering an idyllic setting for a range of outdoor pursuits such as cycling, walking, riding & fishing. The market town of Ringwood is just a couple of miles away offering numerous country pubs & restaurants, boutique shops, a David Lloyd Health & Leisure Club and a local Post office and is host to sought after educational establishments. The A31 & A338 dual carriageways provide links to the sandy coastline of Bournemouth (8 miles south), Salisbury (18 miles north) & the M27 for Southampton (18 miles east). National Express coaches make regular trips to London and all its airports.

The property is approached via wrought iron gates with a sweeping gravel driveway in and out. The front garden is laid to lawn with a raised circular flower/shrub bed with a pond and seating area.

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All mains and services are connected. Owned Solar Panels