5 bedroom detached house

A rare opportunity to acquire an impressive home with almost 20 acres of parkland gardens, woodland and paddocks.

A remarkable home with generous proportions, great potential and sitting in glorious grounds of almost 19 acres. For sale for the first time in 60 years, Daneswood offers a lifestyle that few are lucky enough to experience. This substantial 1930s home measures a little over 3100sqft and whilst it has been very well maintained over the years, it could now benefit from a degree of modernisation. There are some impressive proportions and an excellent layout to work with, there is naturally the option to extend (STPP) if further space is required. The property is also well orientated with three (of the four) generous reception rooms benefitting from a Southerly aspects and views over the wonderful formal gardens. There are five bedrooms (four large doubles and one single) and two bathrooms upstairs and, potential to add an on-suite relatively easily.

The property is approached over a tarmac drive leading to a large gravel area in front of the house, the driveway continues around to the garaging and beyond, with a second access point out onto Danes Road. The garaging is approx 35ft x 35ft and there is an excellent room above- again, plenty of potential as this (building) could suit a variety of uses- games room, gym, home office or perhaps even an annexe.

The grounds are an absolute delight- there are formal gardens (previously kitchen garden and orchard) with amongst others, Camelias, Magnolias, Liquid Ambers, Acers and of course the Rhododendrons that span most of the Eastern boundary. The woodland hosts some magnificent specimen trees too and the stone bothy has seen some lovely Sunsets we are told. Finally onto the paddocks- there are two vehicular access points to the land, the paddocks are gently undulating and is classed as a Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (Policy E5). Whilst out of use for many years there is a 'wild' swimming pool here also.

NB there is a footpath that runs through along the boundary of the paddock and down the West drive.

Daneswood is a remarkable home and opportunities to buy these types of property are few and far between. Those looking for a substantial family home, with extensive grounds and all found in one of the Test Valley's most sought after villages should contact Dougal Trentham on[use Contact Agent Button].

Awbridge, a sought after village approximately 3 ½ miles to the north-west of Romsey is conveniently placed for access to all major parts. Romsey itself provides shops for everyday needs, leisure facilities, theatre and schools for all ages both state and private. Access to the motorway network at junction 2 and 3 can be reached within about a 10 minute drive and the major centres of Bournemouth, Salisbury, Winchester and Portsmouth are within easy commuting distance. Southampton Parkway mainline railway station can also be reached within about 20 minutes for fast trains to London (Waterloo).

Test Valley Borough Council - Band G

Main electricity and water. Oil heating. Private drainage.

From Romsey proceed towards Ower and turn right on to the A27. Continue to Shootash and at the crossroads turn right into Danes Road and continue on for approximately one mile and the property will be found on the left hand side.