Property description

Owners Comments
“We have felt so privileged to have experienced Ryedown Lodge. It is the most enchanting and delightfully accommodating home giving the feeling of historic charm yet maintaining such a homely feel. It has been the perfect family home with such fond memories of summer parties and wonderful Christmases”

Agents Notes
“This is a most unique home. The attention to authenticity is wholly impressive with a traditional oak frame, partly air dried and shaped to replica designs of its era. The bricks were specifically made and dyed to create the Elizabethan look and intricate stonework was handcrafted by a reputable Somerset Stonemason. The woodwork is all oak, carved and specifically distressed by a local Wellow joinery.”

Introduction
Ryedown Lodge is an individual impressive country house occupying a beautiful mature 6.5 acre woodland setting of a traditional oak design from English fresh sawn oak from the Longleat Estate. Described by the builder as self indulgent, bespoke craftsmanship was utilised in every aspect of the construction at particular expense to recreate the period style including intricate stonework designed by the well regarded stonemasons and a handcrafted and painted kitchen of Tulipwood by Searle and Taylor of Winchester.

Located in one of the premier addresses in the Romsey area, this unique residence offers a substantial 7556 sqft of striking accommodation comprising significant outbuildings which include a most impressive pool complex and self contained annex. Further planning consent has been granted for a leisure complex attaching the pool house to the main building (lapsed) and additional planning applied for a further triple garage and additional garaging/stabling courtyard complex.  

Although beautifully co-ordinated in an Elizabethan style with authentic period features, the property has also been constructed with energy efficiency and modern living in mind incorporating underfloor heating, Lutron lighting, integrated audio and visual systems and a sophisticated CCTV security system.

East Wellow enjoys a countryside location yet is conveniently positioned with good access to Romsey, Winchester and Southampton benefitting from ideal commuter links and excellent select schooling for all ages as well as a host of recreational opportunities within the nearby New Forest National Park.

Description
The main entrance is through a stone arched path opening into an impressive reception hall fronting the stunning oak staircase. The half panelled walls, fossil stone floor and exposed oak trusses are a theme throughout Ryedown Lodge enhancing its stylish grandeur yet maintaining a homely feel. The traditional drawing room enjoys a triple aspect and is centred upon an exquisite natural stone fireplace with herringbone brick Inglenook hosting a woodburning stove. Double doors open from the hall into the delightful formal dining room also featuring a stone fireplace with woodburning stove whilst the study is equipped with bespoke American oak furniture. The kitchen living room is delightful, fitted with handcrafted Searle and Ball painted kitchen units and Landford stone granite worktops over Travertine tiled flooring. A host of integrated appliances include an Aga range, microwave oven, hob and American fridge freezer. The central island provides additional workspace and storage while a woodburning stove offers an attractive social and dining area. A spacious utility room with adjacent cloakroom supplements the kitchen space. Adjoining the kitchen is the large family room which in turn opens into the lovely vaulted conservatory with feature gable end window and doors to the garden. An additional cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor rooms are approached via the solid oak staircase with two returns to the landing with a vaulted ceiling and exposed oak trusses. Similarly vaulted, the elegant master suite features double doors to a balcony offering extensive views over the garden and surrounding countryside. There is also a stylish ensuite bathroom and useful dressing room with generous wardrobe space. The elegance of the interior design continues throughout two further bedrooms hosting ensuite facilities and the remaining two bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

Additional Accommodation
Above the garaging is a hugely impressive self contained apartment offering ideal accommodation for a relative or nanny flat. The central of the triple garages is utilised as a fully equipped gym and each garage offers heating and roller shutter doors. A fabulous indoor complex comprises a heated pool with Roman end, Jacuzzi, steam room, changing room with WC and plant room. There are delightful views over the gardens and double doors open onto a raised decked balcony.

Outside
Electronically operated gates open onto an extensive sweeping gravel driveway culminating in a block paved extensive courtyard fronting the house and garaging. To the fore, providing perfect privacy to the house is attractive light woodland. The grounds are of 6.5 acres with the private formal rear gardens offering a South facing aspect of rolling lawns, a path leading to a children’s play area, beyond which is a fenced picturesque landscaped lake with footbridge to a central island. Surrounding the property is an idyllic backdrop of mature woodland and farmland creating a secluded setting. Within the gardens is an ideal entertainment venue with feature tiki hut on a peninsular terrace. There are beautiful natural trails to enjoy through the woodland and a large wood barn to serve many purposes.

Planning
Consent has been granted in 2008 (now lapsed) for a substantial extension joining the pool complex to the existing building. Further planning has been sought for an additional triple garage block and extensive garaging/stabling courtyard complex.

Location
The property occupies a particularly convenient location in Ryedown Lane overlooking open countryside yet within minutes of the M27 and the pretty town of Romsey. Wellow is well served with traditional village amenities including a post office, convenience store, a choice of butchers, pharmacy and public house. Excellent local schooling for children of all ages is available and the beautiful New Forest National Park is just yards away and offers a wealth of outdoor activities and places of natural beauty to visit and explore.

Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating via underfloor to the ground floor and feature cast iron radiators to the first floor. All windows, door frames, internal oak and the conservatory are bespoke made at a local joinery. Drainage is via sewage treatment plant. 

Property Features :

• Impressive and unique country residence
• Stunning 6.5 acre woodland setting
• Significant design and build to replicate an Elizabethan Manor
• Self contained one bedroom annex
• Existing triple garaging with planning applied for an additional triple garage and stables/garaging