6 bedroom detached house for sale

A superb six bedroom 4000 square foot family residence set within a prestigious rural location, in gardens and grounds of approximately five acres, enjoying direct forest access.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:

* IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL* CLOAKROOM * SITTING ROOM * SUPERB KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH A VARIETY OF INTEGRATED APPLIANCES * LAUNDRY ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM * DINING ROOM * SEPARATE FAMILY ROOM WITH MINSTRELS GALLERY * GYMNASIUM * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE LUXURY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM * SEPARATE DRESSING ROOM AND EXTERNAL BALCONY WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS * FIVE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, THREE OF WHICH HAVE EN SUITE BATHROOMS OR SHOWER ROOMS* SEPARATE FAMILY BATHROOM * TRIPLE GARAGE * GARDENS AND PADDOCKS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES AND WITH THE BENEFIT OF DIRECT FOREST ACCESS *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
St Andrews Lodge has been completely refurbished to a high specification, offering 4000 square feet of versatile and adaptable living accommodation on two levels,with many of the rooms enjoying delightful rural views. The quality of the kitchen and bathroom facilities are of a particularly high standard with an attractive use of granite, Travertine flooring and Roca suites. The principal reception hall has engineered Oak flooring, plus the property has the benefit modern upvc double glazing, highly efficient oil fired central heating and under floor heating,comprehensive security system and numerous design features which makes this property an extremely comfortable living space for a large family.

AGENTS NOTE: IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE QUALITY AND SIZE OF THE ACCOMMODATION, AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

SITUATION:
St Andrews Lodge is set within this prestigious rural location, at the end of a rural lane, which is principally owned by St Andrews Lodge. Private access to the property is gained via remote control security gates, which in turn give access to the property, formal gardens and paddocks, all of which total approximately five acres, and offer direct forest access onto the New Forest National Park, via two gates positioned within the paddocks. An additional area of woodland is under the ownership of St Andrews Lodge and located a short distance back along Forest Lane, adjacent to the entrance to Birchcroft, which is one of the neighbouring properties.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the main Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in a southerly direction along Mansfield Road,passing two sets of pedestrian traffic lights. At the first mini roundabout,adjacent to Greyfriars, bear left into Christchurch Road, continue past Ringwood Fire Station and at the next roundabout take the first turning left into Castleman Way. Proceed to the end of this road, and at the mini roundabout adjacent to the convenience store turn right into Hightown Road. Proceed to the end and at the T junction turn right and follow this road for approximately one and quarter miles, continuing past the Elm Tree Inn.Continue up Hightown Hill whereupon the junction to Forest Lane can be located at the brow of the hill on the right hand side. Continue to the far end of Forest Lane, being careful to adhere to the 15 mile an hour speed limit whereupon the security gates to St Andrews Lodge will be found directly in front of you.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

PILLARED CANOPY ENTRANCE PORCH, OAK FRONT DOOR WITH INSET LEADED GLAZED PANELLING PROVIDING ACCESS TO:

IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL: 25'7" x 24'4" (7.8m x 7.42m). Dual aspect to the East and West with a substantial range of wall to wall, floor to ceiling upvc double glazed windows and doors on the eastern elevation, which give access onto brick paviour sun terrace, which in turn has panoramic views over the formal gardens, pond and paddocks beyond. The reception hall has engineered oak flooring. Two radiators. Security sensor. 8 recessed down lights. Door to:

CLOAKROOM: Roca white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Adjoining wash basin with splash back and store cupboard beneath. Extractor fan. Travertine flooring. Chrome vertical heated towel rail. Two light points. Full height cupboard housing comprehensive electric RCD unit. Telephone connection and wiring for security system.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOUBLE OPENING, MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOORS TO:

SITTING ROOM: 29'1" x 16'11" (8.86m x 5.16m). Triple aspect to the North, East and West. Range of upvc double glazed windows and doors providing view and access onto the sun terrace, formal gardens and paddocks beyond. Two radiators. Four wall light points. Security sensor. T.V. aerial facility.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOUBLE OPENING MULTI-PANELLED GLAZED INTERNAL DOORS PLUS STEPS LEADING DOWN TO:

SUPERB KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 24'8" x 16'11" (7.52m x 5.16m). Dual aspect to the South and West. Double glazed picture window overlooking driveway. This impressive room has been recently improved with wall to wall granite work surfaces. There are a substantial range of custom built cupboards and drawers, which also incorporate a variety of integrated appliances, which include dishwasher, four burner ceramic induction hob with splash back and three speed canopy extractor above with integrated lighting, pan drawers beneath. The work tops continue on the return wall & have a further range of floor storage cupboards beneath. Integrated triple oven. Microwave and grill with a comprehensive range of floor storage cupboards above and beneath. Adjoining integrated full height larder fridge and adjoining freezer. Matching peninsular breakfast bar plus matching central island unit incorporating numerous drawers and floor storage cupboards plus an integrated wine cooler and display plinth. Travertine flooring with under floor heating. Smoke detector. 20 recessed down lights. Radiator. Integrated built in cloaks cupboard and matching full height shelved store cupboard.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LAUNDRY ROOM: 11'8" x 5'2" (3.56m x 1.57m). Aspect to the West. Frosted double glazed window. Engineered oak flooring. Radiator. Two recessed down lights. Substantial racked shelving. Internal door to

BOILER/UTILITY ROOM: 11'8" x 4'11" (3.56m x 1.5m). Firebird Enviromax oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and water for central heating radiators and under floor heating. Wall to wall roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl,single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c monoblock. Comprehensive range of floor storage cupboards beneath. Twin recesses for washing machine and tumble dryer. Extractor fan. 3 recessed down lights. Travertine flooring.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, OPEN WAY TO:

INNER HALL: 20'11" x 10'6" (6.38m x 3.2m). Engineered oak flooring. Radiator. Wall thermostat. Recess down lights. Security sensor. Double opening multi-panelled glazed internal doors to:

DINING ROOM: 16'1" x 11'6" (4.9m x 3.51m). Aspect to the East. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking formal gardens, pond and paddocks beyond. Radiator. 2 ceiling light points. T.V. aerial point. Wiring for sound system.

FROM THE INNER HALL, DOOR TO:

GYMNASIUM: 16'1" x 9'1" (4.9m x 2.77m). Aspect to the East. Upvc double glazed picture windows overlooking sun terrace, formal gardens and paddocks beyond. Radiator. Security sensor. 6 recessed down lights. T.V. aerial point. Wiring for sound system. Telephone connection points for satellite TV.

FROM THE INNER HALL, STEPS DOWN TO:

LOWER HALLWAY: 15' x 7'2" (4.57m x 2.18m). Feature circular window on the southern elevation overlooking driveway and woodland beyond. Engineered oak flooring. Radiator. 3 recessed down lights. Double opening multi-panelled glazed internal doors to:

FAMILY ROOM: 18'9" x 22'4" (5.72m x 6.81m). Aspect to the South and East. Upvc double glazed windows and doors providing views and access onto sun terrace, formal gardens and paddocks beyond. This room has a feature vaulted ceiling. Two double panelled radiators. Wiring for sound system. Substantial brick fireplace. Security sensor. T.V. and telephone connections,plus recessed lighting. Return flight staircase to:

MINSTRELS GALLERY:.18'9" x 6'1" (5.72m x 1.85m). Aspect to the East. T.V. aerial point, lighting and power. This area could be utilised as a small study/snug

FROM THE INNER HALL, FEATURE OPEN TREAD STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASE WITH GLAZED SIDE PANELS TO:

SPACIOUS LANDING: 18'5" x 15'1" (5.61m x 4.6m). Aspect to the South. Double glazed window overlooking driveway. Security sensor. Smoke detector. Hatch with fitted loft ladder to substantial loft area. Wall thermostat. Wall programmer for security system. 11 recessed down lights.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, OPEN WAY LEADING TO:

INNER LANDING: Aspect to the East. Double glazed picture window overlooking sun terrace, gardens and forest beyond. Within the inner landing there is a radiator.4 recessed down lights. Door to airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

PRINCIPAL SUITE COMPRISING BEDROOM: 20'2" x 17' (6.15m x 5.18m). Dual aspect to the North and east with upvc double glazed floor to ceiling windows and doors on the eastern elevation providing view and access onto sun balcony with panoramic views over the formal gardens, pond. paddocks and forest beyond. This superb room has a feature vaulted 9'10" (3m) ceiling with 5 recessed down lights. Radiator. Security sensor. T.V. aerial point. Door to:

WALK-IN WARDROBE: 8'7" x 6'5" (2.62m x 1.96m). With 3 recessed down lights with comprehensive shelving and hanging rails. Radiator.

ADJOINING LUXURY EN-SUITE BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 10'2" x 8'7" (3.1m x 2.62m). Aspect to the West. Frosted double glazed window. Particular attention has been given to the layout of this en-suite. There is a luxury white deep oval bath with h & c tower tap. Substantial walk-in fully tiled shower with thermostatically controlled shower unit. Close coupled level w.c. Wash basin with double floor storage cupboard beneath,plus h & c monoblock & tiled splash back. Luxury ceramic tiled flooring. Vertical heated towel rail. Extractor fan. 4 recessed down lights plus additional mood lighting within the shower cubicle.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 15'8" x 11'4" (4.78m x 3.45m). Aspect to the West. Double glazed window with far reaching views across adjoining paddocks. Radiator. 8 recessed down lights. T.V. point. Door to:

LUXURY EN-SUITE BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM: 11'8" x 5'6" (3.56m x 1.68m). Aspect to the West. Frosted double glazed window. White suite comprising panelled bath, ceramic tiled wall surrounds, central h & c mixer. Roca close coupled low level w.c. Adjoining Roca rectangular wash basin set on vanitory plinth with double storage cupboard beneath plus a tiled splash back & a fitted mirror. Walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with 'drencher' shower head. Ceramic tiled flooring. 3 recessed down lights. Extractor fan. Hatch to ancillary loft area.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 3: 14'3" x 9'1" (4.34m x 2.77m). Aspect to the North. Upvc double glazed window overlooking sun terrace and gardens. 2 ceiling light points. Radiator. Telephone connection. Door to:

LUXURY EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 5'8" x 5'7" (1.73m x 1.7m). Aspect to the North. Frosted double glazed window. White Roca suite comprising rectangular wash basin with h & c monoblock set on granite vanitory plinth with substantial drawer beneath. Close coupled low level w.c. Corner shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceramic tiled flooring. 2 recessed down lights. Smoke detector.

FROM THE LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4: 12'5" x 11'5" (3.78m x 3.48m). Aspect to the West. Upvc double glazed window. Far reaching views over the adjoining paddocks. Radiator. Door to:

LUXURY EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8'4" x 3'11" (2.54m x 1.19m). Aspect to the West. Frosted glazed double glazed window. White Roca suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. Oval ceramic wash basin set on a granite vanitory plinth with floor storage cupboard beneath, h & c monoblock & a tiled splash back. Illuminated mirror. Fully tiled shower cubicle. contrasting ceramic tiled floor. 2 recessed down lights. Extractor fan. Vertical heated chrome towel rail.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 5: 14'3" x 11'7" (4.34m x 3.53m). Aspect to the East. Upvc double glazed picture window overlooking formal gardens, pond, paddocks and New Forest beyond. Radiator. 2 ceiling light points.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 6: 16'11" x 8'3" (5.16m x 2.51m). Aspect to the South. Twin double glazed windows overlooking driveway. Radiator. 2 ceiling light points.

FROM THE MAIN LANDING, DOOR TO:

FAMILY BATHROOM:/W.C.: 7'1" x 5'7" (2.16m x 1.7m). Aspect to the North. Luxury white Roca white suite comprising panelled bath. Fully tiled wall surrounds, h & c monoblock with hand shower attachment. Rectangular wash basin set on granite vanitory plinth with substantial drawer beneath, h & c monoblock, tiled splash back, fitted mirror. Close coupled low level w.c. Matching floor tiling. Chrome heated vertical towel rail. 2 recessed down lights and an extractor fan.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached across a sweeping gravel driveway accessed via an electrically operated five bar gate, activated by remote control and security pad. The gravel driveway extends along the southern side of the property, where there is a substantial circular driveway with ample parking and turning for a number of vehicles. The driveway in turn continues along the western elevation across a brick paved hardstanding, which in turn gives vehicular access to the:-

TRIPLE GARAGE COMPRISING: DOUBLE GARAGE: 19'11" x 17'4" (6.07m x 5.28m) and SINGLE GARAGE: 17'3" x 9'10" (5.26m x 3m) (All under the same roof space) There are separate electrically operated roller doors. There is a security system linked to it, together with electric light and power.

Adjacent to the garage block there is external lighting, water tap and power supply, plus to the rear of the garage there is a generator and oil storage tank.

The formal gardens extend predominantly on the eastern side of the property, mainly laid to lawn and adjoining a substantial brick paved sun terrace. The gardens continue along the south eastern side where there is a naturally fed pond. Vehicular access continues from the driveway on the southern side of the property to a hand-standing area, ideally suited for the erection of a substantial barn store (an application of which has been submitted and a decision is pending). Beyond this area there is a PADDOCK, the boundaries of which are clearly defined and in total the gardens & paddocks amount to approximately five acres. Within the confines of the paddock there are two gates which provide direct access onto the open New Forest National Park.

SERVICES:
The property has a Klargester sewage treatment system. Mains water and electric. No gas.

The property has Forest rights, including grazing, which can be activated through an application, to the verderers office in Lyndhurst, by the new owner.