5 bedroom detached house for sale

This magnificent architect designed residence of nearly 7000 square feet nestles beautifully amongst its glorious, sophisticated and established grounds of 1.35 acres, situated within a premier address along a private lane a stone's throw from the River Hamble with extensive accommodation and benefitting from a one bedroom annexe, a superb pool complex and games room.

Osborne House was constructed for my clients in the late 80s to an exacting specification; with both the exterior elevations and interior structure being quite striking. The property is architect designed with many interesting architectural features throughout the extensive accommodation. As soon as you enter you are aware that this is no ordinary home, you are greeted by an impressive reception hall, spilt level with double height glazed atrium providing views across the delightful courtyard, a spiral wooden staircase leads to the first floor with a galleried walkway over. There is a snug and library on the ground floor, along with majority of the bedrooms, all are of excellent proportions and all have stunning views over the delightful gardens. The annexe is found here too and benefits from a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom, perfect for dependent relatives or guests. There is an inner hallway leading off the library that gives access to the games room and leisure facilities. A glazed walkway leads to the swimming pool complex; the swimming pool is heated and substantial in size with a diving board to the deep end. The surrounding seating areas are extensive, split level with a Jacuzzi spa to one end, where the changing room and the shower can also be found. Doors and windows surround the pool allowing wonderful views across the inner courtyard and garden beyond. On the first floor are the truly impressive reception areas; the sitting room has gloriously high beamed ceilings with a full height stone fireplace flanked by glazed panels and windows and gives access to a balcony. A curved wall and wide stairs lead to the dining room and adjacent kitchen/breakfast room, this room is spilt level with extensive cupboards and a range of appliances. The breakfast area has a raised 10 seater breakfast bar, again with access onto a balcony. The principal bedroom suite is situated on the first floor, it is of grand proportions incorporating a generous study, shoe and dressing room and two banks of wardrobe cupboards by Hulsta, and a generous ensuite bathroom.

Outside, the gardens of Osborne House are what sets this property apart from so many others, extending to 1.35 acres in total, the sophisticated grounds offer privacy and surround the property. Approached via wooden gates with a sweeping driveway leading to the front of the property. There are a variety of mature specimen trees with large areas of lawn. To the rear is a stunning courtyard with a sunken pond with walkways over providing delightful seating areas to entertain. The property also benefits from planning permission to construct a triple garage with a room over (P/23/1487/FP).

Warsash is a charming maritime village which is home to the Hook Nature Reserve, a 500-acre inter-tidal area and is also one of the most popular centres for sailing enthusiasts on the South Coast with a well subscribed Yacht Club and the Royal Southern and Royal Southampton Yacht Clubs nearby. There are links to Hamble Village via a ferry for pedestrians and cyclists where you can access the Royal Victoria Country Park. The centres of Southampton and Portsmouth are approximately 9 and 10 miles away respectively and both offer excellent shopping facilities. Junction 8 of the M27 links to the M3 for London and the cathedral city of Winchester. Southampton International Airport (7 miles) offers excellent connections overseas with the adjacent Parkway station connecting to London Waterloo in one hour and ten minutes. With regard to schooling, Hook with Warsash CofE Academy Primary School and Brookfield Community School are 0.5 miles away.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES: Extensive accommodation approaching 7000 ft.² ; Abundance of interesting architectural features throughout the property; Exquisite and sophisticated grounds of 1.35 acres; Self-contained one bedroom annexe; Air-conditioning to principal bedroom and games room; Alarm and fire system; Clayton Munroe door furniture throughout; Superb Martin Cheek mosaic to principal en-suite bathroom; Leisure facilities including impressive pool complex with substantial pool with 8ft deep end, jacuzzi spa and adjacent gym/playroom; Appliances to include larder fridge, freezer, dishwasher, double oven/grill and gas hob; Gate entrance with extensive parking; Planning permission for triple garage with room over; Some water glimpses from the principal bedroom; Premier road within Warsash; Walking distance to River Hamble; Close to village centre

GENERAL INFORMATION: Freehold; Mains electricity water and drainage, oil fired central heating and LPG for gas hob; Fareham Borough Council; Tax Band H

DISTANCES: Warsash amenities - 0.8 Miles; River Hamble - 0.3 Miles; Swanwick Train Station - 2.2 Miles; Waitrose - 1.6 Miles