Property description
An exceptional, renovated riverside property of a contemporary nature that affords reversed accommodation with wonderful views over the adjacent parkland, river and moorings.
Built of pale blue colour washed rendered brick elevations incorporating low-maintenance white UPVC double glazed windows, the whole is surmounted by a steep pitched slate roof and is an undoubted landmark to those on the water, being characterised by a fine two-storey projecting bay that provides fine seaward views. The renovation included a total replacement to the highest specification of the electrics, plumbing, flooring and kitchen to provide a house with the ultimate combination of character and location with modern function and ease of maintenance. Externally, the gardens are designed for ease of maintenance comprising areas of paved terracing with off- road parking to the fore. In all, an intriguing property in a fantastic convenient setting.
3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms (1 en suite), drawing room, dining room, reception hall, kitchen, utility area, off-road parking, low-maintenance gardenLYMINGTON The property occupies a fantastic position on the south side of Lymington High Street overlooking the open parkland of Bath Road with the backdrop of the Lymington River, situated between the two marinas within a level walk of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club and the adjacent Lymington Town Sailing Club. The Georgian market town of Lymington has a wide range of shops and boutiques including three supermarkets, and there is a Saturday Charter Market which runs the length of the High Street. Lymington has a branch line train link to the New Forest village of Brockenhurst (approximately 15 minutes) which is some 5 miles to the north by road, which in turn offers a mainline fast link to London (Waterloo 90 minutes approximately). Junction 1 of the M27 lies 12 miles to the north and links in with the M3 for access to London. The New Forest offers many miles of unspoilt riding and walking and lies about 2½ miles to the north and east of the property.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL
STORM PORCH Projecting storm porch with front door opening to:
RECEPTION HALL A fine open-plan through reception hall, part of which is vaulted throughout the structure, with a ceramic slate style floor featuring electronically controlled underfloor heating. 6 wall lights providing uplighting. 4 halogen downlights. Pendant light to illuminate the vaulted area. Access to a useful fitted deep cloaks store cupboard with a further full height narrow store cupboard off the side hall. Fully glazed door to rear garden. Stairwell with LED mood lighting ascends to first floor. Doors to:
UTILITY AREA Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, with linen shelving to side. Ceramic slate style floor.
BEDROOM 1 Exposed oak wood floor. Twin picture windows overlooking patio garden. Access to a deep built-in double wardrobe cupboard. Television aerial point. Door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a contemporary suite comprised of a walk-in wet room with high pressure thermostatically controlled shower, matching pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Heated chromium towel rail. Ceramic slate style floor throughout featuring electronically controlled underfloor heating and recessed halogen ceiling lights. Concealed shaver point within wall cabinet.
BEDROOM 2 A fine bedroom with a deep projecting bay to the fore offering delightful views over the surrounding parkland towards the river, with fitted blinds. Exposed oak wood floor. Built-in his-and-hers double wardrobe cupboards to one wall.
BEDROOM 3 Exposed oak wood floor. Deep built-in double wardrobe cupboard.
BATHROOM Fitted with a white contemporary style suite comprised of a panelled bath incorporating a high pressure thermostatically controlled shower mixer facility, together with a low-level WC with concealed cistern and a vanity area of wash hand basin with base store cupboards and areas of open display shelving under. Adjacent shaver point. Heated chromium towel rail. Tiling to principal areas with ceramic slate style floor featuring electronically controlled underfloor heating. Recessed halogen ceiling lights.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
DRAWING ROOM Possibly one of the finest reception rooms on the western side of the river, being a naturally well lit fine through room of a contemporary nature, with a deep projecting bay to the fore that offers superb views over the parkland and river. Exposed oak wood floor throughout with a view-through arch to side overlooking the vaulted reception hall. 5 wall lights providing uplighting. 8 halogen downlights. Custom-made media cabinet with integral ducting to hide all wiring to wall mounted television. Open-plan glazed walk-through to:
DINING ROOM Exposed oak wood floor. 3 wall lights providing uplighting. 4 halogen downlights. Ceiling speakers. Access to roof void. Archway through to:
KITCHEN Refitted throughout with an attractive contemporary style range of store cabinets to both base and high level, incorporating high level frosted glazed china store cupboards with contrasting surrounding black granite worksurfaces with discreet surface downlighting. Inset one-and-a-half bowl steel sink. Built-in appliances comprising Bosch four-ring gas hob under a concealed recirculatory canopy extractor with base oven. Matching Bosch domestic dishwasher and fridge. Concealed Worcester Bosch high capacity, high efficiency High Flow gas fired boiler for heating and hot water requirements. Exposed oak wood floor covering with recessed halogen ceiling lights.
OUTSIDE Approached off Bath Road, the gardens associated with Riverside are designed for ease-of-maintenance, being laid to areas of block paving. The front garden is retained by a decorative brick wall that provides off-road parking for a large car and additional parking to the side of the house for small cars and vehicles. The west-facing garden at the rear is laid essentially to an area of block paved terracing, providing a beautifully private sun trap, the boundaries clearly defined by a combination of attractive old walling to 2 sides and timber panelled fencing to the other, with a simple ornamental border incorporating a variety of hydrangeas, magnolias and other specimen shrubs.
SERVICES All mains services connected. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are unable to verify that they are in working order.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS From our office in the High Street continue west and turn left into Church Lane. Continue along Church Lane and take the left hand fork into Waterford Lane to the T-junction. Turn left into Stanley Road and follow the road around as it becomes Bath Road, adjacent to the Lymington River. The property will be found a short way along on the left hand side, overlooking the park.
VIEWING Strictly by Appointment through John D Wood & Co.
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