4 Bedroom Detached
£1,350,000
Dock Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42

Description

An intriguing property created by a renowned architect extending to over 2,000 sq ft of split level accommodation and enjoying a park-like setting a moments walk from the river on one of Beaulieu's most exclusive roads. The house would now benefit from some careful updating to fully maximise it's potential and glorious surroundings. EPR E

The Hummicks is a unique collection of substantial houses which occupy an extremely tranquil partly wooded setting on Dock Lane, one of Hampshire's most exclusive addresses; well known for its riverside mansions. Being a no-through lane, the setting is particularly peaceful and private and enjoys excellent access to both the Beaulieu River (where the house shares a pontoon for the mooring of tenders) and the open spaces of the New Forest National Park which surround the village and over which are a range of picturesque footpaths.

Beaulieu is a historic village composed of period houses and home to a range of shops, cafes and restaurants. The popular sailing town of Lymington lies 6.5 miles to the south west with mainline trains to London Waterloo running regularly from Brockenhurst (6 miles) in just over 90 minutes and Southampton Airport Parkway (16.6 miles via M27) in 75 minutes.

Designed and built in the late 1960s by avant garde architect Seymour Harris the house was inspired by the Floridian Palm Beach architecture of William Krisel and Frank Lloyd Wright. The arrangement of the accommodation is driven by light and space with large windows offering repeated views of the unspoilt gardens and open space surrounding the house. Many original design features of the house remain.

A large covered porch provides access to the front door leading to a generous reception hall with herringbone wood flooring and a door leading to the sitting room where there is a stone fire place and expansive views on two sides. Sliding doors provide access direct to the garden. Accessed from both sitting room and hall is the dining room beyond which lies the kitchen breakfast room and separate utility room.

Accessed from the main hall is a corridor leading to the bedroom accommodation which comprises four double rooms. The principal bedroom features extensive built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The remaining three bedrooms all feature built in wardrobes and there is a further shower room and separate wc.

Set well back from the road there is ample parking and a wide double garage that could, subject to the necessary permissions, be brought in to the living space. The private gardens extend to approximately one third of an acre but these blend seamlessly with manicured land owned collectively by the nearby houses which provide a sense of space and seclusion. 

The gardens are laid mostly to lawn and feature some mature planting at the boundaries.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax - G

EPC - E                  Current: 51                           Potential: 86

Managed common areas: Conifers along with the other 17 houses comprising The Hummicks jointly owns the common land around The Hummicks as a 1/18th shareholder of Hummicks Residents Ltd. Annual fee is currently £450.00.

Property Construction: Brick elevations with metal roof

Utilities : Mains electric/water/drainage and oil heating

Heating: LPG/oil

Broadband: Superfast broadband with speeds of up to 42 mbps is available at this property

Mobile signal / coverage is restricted, buyer to make their own enquiries with their provider

Parking: Private Driveway, garage

Conservation Area: No