5 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully appointed and elegant detached Victorian home of over 2,200 sq ft including outbuilding, set in a sought after position south of the High Street. The south facing garden is wonderfully private, with mature planting offering shade and seclusion, plus a hot tub and sauna provide a perfect retreat for relaxing and entertaining. There is also driveway parking for two cars. Needles View is a handsome period home that combines Victorian character with generous, flexible accommodation. Its south facing lawned garden is a true sanctuary, beautifully established with mature plants, shrubs and trees that create a wonderful combination of shade and privacy. With a hot tub on the patio and a sauna in the outbuilding, it is a private haven for unwinding and for entertaining. The marinas and sailing clubs of Lymington are within a few minutes' walk, making the house ideally placed for anyone who loves life on the water. The house extends to approximately 1,941 sq ft and has a detached outbuilding of a further 343 sq ft, which provides a garage or workshop and a sauna. Planning permission was granted in 2021 to convert the garage into an annexe, which offers real scope for the next owner. The property is offered with no forward chain. THE SITUATION Needles’ View stands on the corner of Kings Saltern Road and Stanley Road, a most sought after position south of the High Street. It is only a few minutes' walk from the shop at Nick Cox chandlery, marinas and sailing clubs of Lymington. The Georgian market town has a picturesque quay and a diverse range of independent shops. The town is surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the New Forest National Park. To the north lies the New Forest village of Lyndhurst, close to Junction 1 of the M27, which links to the M3 for London. Brockenhurst Railway Station is approximately 5.5 miles away, with a half hourly branch line service to London Waterloo taking around 90 minutes. Both Lymington and Brockenhurst offer fine schooling in the state and private sectors. Brockenhurst also has a tertiary college. THE PROPERTY The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. At the front of the house, the sitting room is full of character, with an attractive bay window and a feature fireplace. Next to it is the snug, a cosy second sitting room with its own fireplace and useful understairs storage. From the snug, you reach bedroom five, a dual aspect room with its own freestanding bath & sink. It is ideal for guests or for anyone wanting the convenience of ground floor living. The impressive kitchen is the focal point of the home. It has a range of fitted cupboards and worktops, a stone floor, integrated appliances and views over the garden. A Lacanche range and cooker will delight any keen cook. Just off the kitchen, the useful utility room has plumbing for a washing machine, dryer and overhead clothes airer, with direct access to the rear garden. A ground floor cloakroom with sink & shower is adjacent. The main family and dining room is the heart of the house. Twin roof lights fill the room with natural light, a fireplace adds warmth and double doors open onto the garden patio. It is a wonderful space for family life and for entertaining. Upstairs, the landing leads to four bedrooms, family bathroom, plus a WC with hand basin. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is another generous double, also with fitted wardrobes and a hand basin. Bedrooms 3 & 4 each with sash windows facing Stanley Road and are adjacent to the family bathroom, with both a bath and a shower & WC, which completes the spacious accommodation. The insulated loft offers a large amount of storage, with views over to the Isle of Wight from the roof. The house also benefits from an always-on, positive passive airflow system, which keeps fresh air circulating gently throughout. GROUNDS & GARDENS The property is approached from Stanley Road, where the driveway provides parking for two cars. A pedestrian path along the side of the house leads to the detached storeroom and garage, which has no vehicular access. It offers ideal storage and is thoughtfully equipped with a sauna and shower. The south facing lawned garden is a particular feature of the property. It is beautifully established, with an array of mature plants, shrubs including apple and pear and walnut trees. A generous patio with a hot tub provides an ideal setting for alfresco dining, relaxation and entertaining, with a wonderful combination of shade and privacy, being adjacent to protected woodland. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band F EPC: C Current 74 Potential 75 Construction: Traditional brick and block Utilities: Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity, supplemented by solar PV panels. The property also has solar hot water, with the solar panels generating around £1,500 per year. A rainwater reclamation system is installed. Heating: Gas central heating Broadband: Fibre to the cabinet, then to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available, with download speeds of up to 10,000Mbps (Ofcom) Parking: Private driveway Restrictive covenants: Yes Planning: Permission granted in 2021 for the garage to be converted into an annexe