A unique opportunity to acquire this delightful New Forest residence, enjoying stunning country gardens and a paddock, totaling approximately 3 acres. Situated on the edge of the village a mere stone’s throw from the open forest and enjoying open countryside views to the rear, this exceptional property is presented to an incredibly high standard and also benefits from stables and a large garage complex incorporating a two-room studio complete with shower room and utility.
Red Oaks lies about three quarters of a mile from the centre of, arguably, one of the most beautiful and sought after villages in The New Forest, ideally situated to make full use of all the wonderful facilities the Forest has to offer. Whether it be sailing at nearby Lymington (12 miles) or golf at one of the many courses in the area including nearby Burley and Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station (8 miles, Waterloo 90 mins.) The market town of Ringwood is but a short drive away (5 miles). The larger shopping towns of Southampton (20 miles) to the east and Bournemouth (16 miles) to the west, both with their airports are both easily accessible.THE PROPERTY
A solid timber front door with glazed side panels leads to the entrance hall with attractive tiled floor with wooden inlay, a turning staircase to the first floor overlooking a galleried landing, large under stairs storage cupboard and half glazed doors leading through to the main reception areas. In the entrance hall a door gives access to the cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin in vanity unit with window to the front and a further door leads to bedroom three/study which has windows to the front aspect.
The main reception area is designed in an open plan manner to make the most of the southerly aspect, views and the large terrace which stretched the length of the house. The sitting-room has a Clearview wood burner, windows to front, side and double French doors leading o to the terrace and gardens beyond.
Leading from the sitting room is a small library or seating area with double doors opening on to the southerly facing terrace. This in turn leads to a dining area / seating area with tiled floor and two sets of double glazed doors leading into the conservatory.
The Orangery is glazed to three sides with double doors and a single door. It also has underfloor heating and a thermally insulated roof.
The kitchen has a full range of built-in units both high and low level, an Aga, dishwasher and American style fridge / freezer. Windows look out over the garden and fields and there is a side door to the garden.
Off the galleried landing are spacious wardrobes / cupboards and a walk in airing cupboard. The master bedroom which overlooks the gardens to the rear has a range of built in wardrobes and air conditioning. The en-suite bathroom has a bath, basin, low level wc and shower. Bedroom 2 also enjoys views over the gardens and fields and has air conditioning and en-suite bathroom with bath, seperate shower, basin and wc.
GROUNDS & GARDENS
The property is approached by electric double gates leading to a gravelled driveway with turning area and parking for 6 cars. There is a further gravelled area with a three bay car port, two stables and space for further parking. To the front of the house there is also the garage block with two sets of electric doors, a gardeners wc and an attached garden equipment storage area. From the covered area a door leads into utility area with stairs to the first floor. On the first floor there is a large, light and airy room with Velux windows which could be used for a studio, additional guest accommodation, gym. There is also a shower room and the second room which could be used for an office.
The garden which is laid mainly to lawn, enjoys and lovely open, south facing aspect over it own paddock and adjacent fields. There is also a pond, herbaceous borders and a wisteria covered pergola. In total the land extends to approximately 3 acres.
SERVICES
Energy Performance Rating: C
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
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