5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Hampshire
Outside
Ashford Water is approached along a long, lit tarmac drive which splits to form a front drive that diverts through Reeves Copse and leads to the gravel area at the impressive front of the property and a secondary, rear drive that leads to the back door and DOUBLE GARAGE block with electric up and over doors.
The impressive grounds comprise a mixture of lightly populated copse of predominantly oak woodland to the north of the house and lawn with large raised pond and water meadow to the south. Immediately adjacent to the rear of the house is a large flag stone terrace with steps down to the lawn. The water meadow leads to the River Allen, for which the house enjoys fishing rights. There is a former swimming pool with pool house/changing room and entertaining space and a former hard-surface tennis court to the east of the house, all of which are in need comprehensive maintenance/replacement. There is also a tractor shed, large chicken coop, greenhouses, and water well.
AGENT'S NOTE
Please be advised that the owner of the adjoining land to the East has a Right of Way part-way over the entrance drive to access their land.
Directions
From our offices in Fordingbridge turn into the High Street, continuing along Shaftesbury Street which in turn becomes Station Road. At the mini roundabout continue straight over for another couple of miles to the village of Sandleheath. Just before the village stores, turn left into Scats Lane and first left again onto an unmade track. Proceed through the 5 bar gate and follow the drive, crossing over a cattle grid. Ashford Water will be found at the far end of the drive.
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Substantial Colonial style bungalow of about 350 sq m
Wonderful secluded position on edge of sought-after village
Grounds of approx. 13.58 acres
5 bedrooms
4 reception rooms
Former swimming pool and tennis court
Grounds include garden, water meadow and woodland
Requiring comprehensive renovation or redevelopment (STPP)
Entrance Hall
Cloakroom WC. Wash hand basin.
Drawing Room Gracious oval room with curved windows and curved French doors leading out onto the terrace. Open fire with grate, firedogs and a brass and glass fire screen. Carved wooden mantel over.
Dining Room Serving hatch to kitchen. Large windows overlooking the terrace and doors to both the passage way and the drawing room. Recess for sideboard.
Study Large windows overlooking terrace. Open fire with brass and glass fire screen with carved wooden mantle over. Door to butler's drinks pantry between study and drawing room.
Principal Bedroom Spacious room with door to terrace and large windows with secondary glazing. Good range of deep fitted wardrobes. Door to inner lobby and bathroom.
En Suite Bathroom Bath with shower over. Large window with secondary glazing. Low level WC. Wash hand basin and storage cupboard.
Bedroom 4/Dressing Room Large windows and deep fitted cupboards.
Bedroom 2 Large windows. Deep fitted cupboards. Connecting door to bathroom and door to bedroom 3.
Bedroom 3 Large windows. Deep fitted cupboards. Door to inner lobby and bathroom.
Shower Room Shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
Kitchen Range of units and Gaggenau hob with low level extraction, integrated deep fat fryer and broiler. Integrated fridge & space for dishwasher. Hatch to dining room, glazed door to terrace and door to passageway.
Billiard Room Incorporating bar area with archway through to billiard room. Deep display recess. Door to cellar and hatch to loft space.
Staff Sitting Room Rear aspect. Doors to staff bedroom/ bedroom 5, utility room and staff bathroom.
Utility Room Sink. Plumbing and space for washing machine.
Bedroom 5 Rear aspect. Wardrobe recess with hanging rail.
Bathroom Low level WC, basin and bath with shower over.
Cellars Separated into two sections, one for wine storage and the other contains the large oil boiler.
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: 5302_FOR250161
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