Emery Down, Lyndhurst, Hampshire

WOODSIDE

KEY FEATURES

A superbly presented seven bedroom three bathroom detached sunny family home which has undergone significant refurbishment by the current owners resulting in a quite fabulous living environment, situated on a forest track in the highly desirable hamlet of Emery Down, New Forest.

SITUATION.

The New Forest is a national park of more than 220 square miles of semi-wild heathland where horses, deer, pigs and cattle roam freely.

Emery Down is one of the most sought after and picturesque hamlets in the New Forest National Park, with a vibrant community, village hall, pub (The New Forest Inn), and church. From Woodside there is direct access to the forest providing miles of footpaths and bridleways for walking, riding and cycling. Emery Down is just a 10 minute drive to the M27 leading to Winchester (30 minutes) or South West London via the M3 (1hr 15 mins)

Lyndhurst is 1 mile away and is the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist location with many independent shops, doctors surgery and pharmacy, cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels. For those with a keen eye on sailing Lymington is within 10 miles with its attractive local architecture and popular marina. The beautiful coastline at Christchurch is a 30 minute drive away with the coastal town of Bournemouth also only a short drive away. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide selection of well-respected private schools, shopping areas, restaurants and cinemas.

DESCRIPTION

Woodside is a highly desirable detached Victorian seven bedroom family home dating back to 1894. Its aspect is South Easterly which means it enjoys sun and light from sunrise to sunset. Many of the rooms are double aspect and have uninterrupted stunning views of the forest and the animals that inhabit it. The current owners have significantly enhanced the property during their ownerships resulting in a fabulous living environment restoring character and creating flexible living and working spaces over three floors.

The original floorboards have been restored throughout and wooden shutters and new cast iron radiators fitted on the ground and first floors. The large modern kitchen comes with a comprehensive range of gloss floor and wall mounted units comprising cupboard and drawer sections and a range of Bosch integrated appliances including induction hob and extractor, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven and microwave. A door from the kitchen leads to a large newly fitted wetroom and WC with the other door leading to the garage. The kitchen is open to the spacious dining room with views over the front garden. The large original sash windows and high ceilings throughout the house create a great feeling of space and light. The spacious double aspect sitting room enjoys a central fireplace housing a large log burner and full height French doors which open onto the gardens with stunning views of the forest green facing the house. This beautifully light room has a really contemporary feel and provides a fabulous living space.

On the first floor there are three large double bedrooms, two with double aspect beautiful views including a principal bedroom with newly fitted en suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms on this floor are serviced by the family bathroom which enjoys stunning views over neighbouring fields. On the top floor are three double bedrooms and a single bedroom offering flexibly live/work spaces. Two rooms are currently used as a studio/office. Again all enjoy stunning elevated views of the forest

The fully tanked large cellar accessed from the hallway is shelved from floor to ceiling and offers ample storage space as does the large garden shed.

The garage has twin timber doors and a large window and glass panel door to the back garden. It is heated and houses the new pressurised heating system as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer. It is currently used as an artists studio. Front and back outdoor taps are just outside the garage.

Outside

The property is approached from the forest track through either a small gateway leading to the front porch or through the five bar gate which opens onto a large gravel drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the garage through to the back door of the house. The property sits centrally within its grounds with a beautifully maintained garden containing many mature shrubs and plants. The lawn areas provide space for recreation and entertaining. The boundaries are clearly defined by mature hedgerows offering a good degree of privacy without impeding the stunning views of the New Forest

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INFORMATION

TENURE

Freehold

SERVICES

Mains Water, Electric, Gas and Drainage

LOCAL AUTHORITY

New Forest District Council

Council Tax Band: F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

EPC Rating = E

Full Energy Performance Certificate available by request

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 04.10.2023

Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold

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