Real Estate · For Sale
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Price
£1,250,000Location
Downton Lane, Downton, Lymington SO41 · Lymington · SO41 0LG · GB
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Receptions
2
Type
houses
About this property
This delightful home is set in a semi-rural location with distant sea views over farmland. The property enjoys beautiful gardens and there is an abundance of parking and a detached garage. This charming property has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room with open fireplace and is set in just under half an acre.
Front door into the porch with inner front door with stained glass panels leading into the beautiful entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, giving a feeling of light and space. Stairs rising to the first floor galleried landing, with spindle balustrade. The dual aspect living room is located at the rear of the house, with a window to the side aspect, double patio doors opening out to the garden and a fireplace with wood burning stove. Archway leading through to the Kitchen/Breakfast room. The impressive Kitchen/Breakfast Room is also at the rear of the property and has large windows to the side and rear, letting the light flood in, with patio doors to the side leading out to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted cupboard and drawer units with Quartz worksurfaces. One and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Breakfast bar area with space for two high stools with feature built-in wine storage under. Space for Range style cooker with a fitted extractor hood above. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The dining area has ample room for dining table and chairs. Door in to the utility room which has a range of cupboards, work surfaces, sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and there is door leading outside, where the boiler room is located. Office room with window to the side aspect. Double bedroom four with window to the front aspect and door into the "Jack and Jill" en-suite, fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin with vanity storage under, heated towel rail and window to the side aspect. Separate door leading back out to the entrance hall. Snug/bedroom five with feature bay window to the front aspect.
First floor galleried landing with window to the front aspect and hatch providing access to the loft space. Large master bedroom with range of built-in wardrobes and under eaves storage cupboards, window to the front aspect with a lovely outlook over farmland and also distant sea views. Door through to the large en-suite bathroom with "his and hers" wash hand basins, WC, panelled bath unit with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. Separate shower cubicle with mixer shower, tiled floor, heated towel rail, extractor fan and Velux window to the rear aspect. Bedroom two is a large double room with built-in wardrobes and a window to the rear aspect. Bedroom three is also a large double room with built-in wardrobes and a window to front aspect, enjoying the views over farmland and distant sea views. The family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, separate shower cubicle with mixer shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and Velux window to the rear aspect. There is also an airing cupboard with shelving for linen storage.
Outside to the front, the property is approached via an "in and out" driveway with five-bar gates at either end and there is an abundance of parking for multiple vehicles/caravan/boat etc. There is a detached garage with power and light. The property sits in the middle of this lovely wide and large plot, in just under half an acre, and there are lawned gardens to the front side and rear.
The landscaped rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved terrace areas adjacent to the rear of the house, providing ample space for patio furniture. There are two garden sheds and various mature plants, borders, shrubs and trees and the garden is very secluded, offering complete privacy.
Downton is a lovely hamlet with its local pub/restaurant, The Royal Oak. Shorefields Holiday Park is close by with its leisure facilities and useful Spar shop. Milford on Sea village, Lymington town and the open New Forest are all just a short drive away and the clifftop and beach at Hordle Cliffs and Milford is within walking distance. The Georgian market town of Lymington is renowned for its marinas, river, yacht clubs and excellent range of amenities. To the north, the New Forest National Park offers miles of open heathland, woodland walks and riding opportunities, together with some of the region’s most picturesque scenery. For commuters, mainline rail services to London are available from the nearby stations at New Milton, Sway and Brockenhurst.