Property description

Garthwaite is a stunning contemporary home having been the subject of the most wonderful extension and refurbishment programme by our clients to provide an elegant New England style residence.

Owners’ Comments
“We have been so fortunate to be able to have extended and designed Garthwaite into our ideal family home. From the hand crafted kitchen to the beautiful luxury bathroom suite, it has been a labour of love combining both contemporary styling with low maintenance spacious living.”

“The convenience of our location is just perfect. Easy commuter links combine with the ability to walk to the local amenities yet providing so much privacy in our peaceful grounds. It is so disappointing that we need to move from the area.”

Introduction
Exquisite in design and of the highest quality of fittings this is a particularly substantial unique home extending to over 4100 sq.feet with generous room dimensions enjoying exceptional light and space all set within its own private landscaped grounds in excess of one acre.Constructed in 2009, this individual residence is ideally located in the heart of the village of West Wellow within walking distance of its array of traditional amenities and offers a host of well sized versatile reception rooms incorporating a sublime modern elegance and charm typified by the gable end viewing gallery and feature brick fireplaces with vogue woodburning stoves. Centred upon the most impressive kitchen living room extending to 34 ft x 20 ft and boasting five further reception rooms, four notable bedrooms with four luxurious bathrooms, this perfect family home also enjoys generous vehicular parking with additional garaging.

Description
The hardwood door opens into the sunny entrance hall, spacious and bright, centred upon a feature central staircase and hosting a downstairs shower room, cloaks storage and doors to the principal reception rooms. The central hub of the house is the exquisite kitchen family room, beautifully styled with an extensive range of contemporary hand crafted kitchen units and Cimstone quartz worktops with matching centre island, an ideal informal dining area. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster gas stove, built in American fridge/freezer, water purifier, wine cooler and dishwasher. Ceramic tile flooring leads to steps descending to the large family room afforded much natural light via four sets of patio doors accessing the sun terrace and fitted with bespoke quality blinds. The kitchen is supplemented by the useful utility room which also provides direct garden access. The dining room is a particularly impressive room headed by a feature brick fireplace and open fire with oak mantle. Beautifully bright and airy, the sitting room is centred upon an attractive brick fireplace with white inset woodburning stove, feature high ceiling, a door to the adjacent study and twin doors to the garden. There is a playroom which leads to bedroom five, completing the ground floor accommodation.A wow factor is provided on the landing by a feature full height glazed seating and viewing gallery whilst the master bedroom provides much elegance and charm. Triple in aspect with Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens this delightful room enjoys a pretty dressing area with bespoke fitted wardrobes and fabulous ensuite bathroom comprising free standing bath, wet room style shower with cloud head shower and attachments, his and her vanity units, low level WC and storage cupboards.The guest suite is equally impressive, dual in aspect with an ensuite bathroom comprising Jacuzzi, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and airing cupboard. Two further well sized bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom which is beautifully fitted with double shower cubicle, deep bath, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Outside
Garthwaite is set back from the main thoroughfare, approached via a gravel track to double wooden gates with security integrated system. An extensive gravel drive and turning area leads to the garage hosting storage above, power and lighting. The large front lawn is bordered by Leylandis, screening the house from the road, enjoying a wealth of shrub borders comprising Magnolia and Rhodedrom. There is a gravelled side access leading to the beautifully arranged rear gardens headed by an impressive sculpted paved sun terrace and enclosed by ornamental walling with steps descending to the large lawned expanse secluded by mature trees and shrubs. An arch pergola with pathway leads to the rear section of the garden which is interspersed with a range of ornamental trees, shrubs and fruit trees. The gardens are all fully enclosed by panel fencing.

Location
This stunning home is situated within the heart of the very popular village of West Wellow, on the fringes of the New Forest National Park providing miles of unrestricted countryside and commonland. Enjoying a friendly community spirit, the village also benefits from a host of exceptional amenities including a local post office, well regarded primary school, pharmacy, butchers, hairdressers, public house and ample recreational facilities. Excellent access is available via the nearby A36 to the cathedral city of Salisbury and commercial centre of Southampton.

Agents Notes
Although the property was originally constructed in 2009, significant refurbishment and extension has been conducted by the present owner including the installation of a luxurious kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, New England style low maintenance cladding, windows and flooring. The property is serviced by gas central heating and private drainage and still has the remainder of its NHBC guarantee. There is also a security intercom and alarm system.

Property Features :

• Individually designed five bedroom house with high specification fixtures and fittings throughout
• Beautifully centred within a landscaped one acre plot
• Impressive kitchen living room plus four further reception rooms
• Convenient location in the heart of a popular village with excellent commuter access
• Styling features include gable end viewing gallery and feature brick fireplaces with woodburning st