6 bedroom country house for sale

Situated in a picturesque, secluded New Forest location, ‘Minstead House’ features an array of highlights, being a wonderful country home presented in fine order. The home achieves the elusive blend of character, fused with luxury, modern specification, all with a keen attention to detail throughout. The extensive accommodation over three floors, and which has been renovated and redecorated recently, includes 6 bedrooms and plentiful reception areas. This stunning property continues to impress outside with pleasant gardens & paddocks of approx. 5 acres, featuring direct forest access and forest rights.

Minstead is one of the New Forest National Park's most sought after villages, with its vibrant community, a village hall, shop, tearoom, a pub (The Trusty Servant), and Church.

From Minstead House there is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.

Lyndhurst is within 3 miles 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.

Communications are excellent with east and west access to the M27 and M3 within easy reach. This provides access to London and the south coast.The accommodation is as set out on the floorplan, with many of the rooms being dual aspect and the house being full of natural light, of particular note are the following:

The double aspect sitting room has a hand crafted stone fireplace housing solid fuel Aga woodburner and French style doors leading to the sunny rear terrace and beautiful gardens.

The study has a range of bespoke bookcases and exposed solid oak flooring.

The dining area has French style doors leading out to the rear terrace and garden and a Clearview log burning stove.

The kitchen area has a full range of bespoke solid oak kitchen furniture with a central island unit, underfloor heating and conservatory style seating area with double doors lead to the rear terrace and garden.

The master bedroom has an exposed solid oak floor, full range of built-in hand made painted solid oak wardrobes and a door leading through to the en suite

The second floor has a suite area comprising two rooms both with built-in furniture ideal for use as a self-contained guest suite.

There is a completely self-contained two bedroom annexe with both bedrooms being on the first floor. It would be entirely possible to integrate this area into the main house, however in its’ current sub-divided layout it provides excellent home and income or extra family accommodation.The gardens extend to approximately two and a half acres and enjoy a sunny southerly aspect laid principally to lawn surrounded and interspersed with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants.

A variety of terrace areas have also been created, in addition to a lovely decked area complete with a garden pavilion.

Beyond is an outdoor heated swimming pool whilst an adjacent gazebo complete with built in barbecue makes another ideal spot for alfresco dining.

Beyond are further timber outbuildings whilst a five bar gate opens directly onto the open forest.

An additional two and a half acres of paddock extend to the southern boundary complete with field shelters also enjoying direct forest access.

Another extensive area of garden extends to the east side, adjacent to which is a cluster of brick and timber outbuildings including the cottage complete with its own private gravel terrace.

A large workshop/log store, car ports and double garaging to the rear of which is the one bedroom annexe cottage with double doors leading to the rear gravelled garden and pool.

Permitted development rights are still intact.From the centre of Burley proceed along Chapel Lane and Lyndhurst Road for about 4 miles until reaching the A35, turning left towards Lyndhurst. Upon reaching Swan Green turn left signposted Emery Down and continue along for about two and a half miles, taking the fourth road on the right signposted Minstead and Newtown. Proceed down the hill to the ford and turn left signposted Furzey Gardens. Take the first left and continue past Furzey Gardens and into the woods. After a few hundred yards take the first track on the left. The property will be found at the end.

Energy Efficiency Rating: D Current: 55 Potential: 64

Mains gas and water. Oil fired heating in main house, LPG in annexe and cottage. Septic tank drainage.