Property description

An impressive country estate comprising a unique, beautifully styled residence, set within most impressive grounds approaching 20 acres of mature paddock and stunning lake lands.

Owners Comments

“The Roost is our oasis, totally self contained and a paradise of countryside and lake lands which is a joy to walk our dogs around.”

“The income derived from our home has been significant and from diverse sources which could all offer enormous further potential.”

Introduction
Having been subject to the most significant extension and refurbishment programme, The Roost offers attractive contemporary living accommodation approaching 3200 sq ft coupled with excellent income potential via a working yard, nine recently upgraded stable blocks, fishing rights and two holiday cottages.

Discreetly positioned, set back from the main thoroughfare and approached via a private gravelled lane, this amazing home features a wonderful vaulted sitting room, a recently upgraded kitchen living room and impressive dining room all offering delightful views from every aspect. There are four bedrooms on the ground floor with the newly constructed master bedroom suite on the first floor featuring a concealed dressing room and stylish ensuite shower room.

Although substantial, there is potential to extend the first floor further to create additional accommodation if required, subject to planning permission. The equestrian facilities are exceptional with nine upgraded stables, five of which have attached tack rooms and there are eight enclosed paddocks in excess of ?twelve acres. The two holiday chalets, one set within a picturesque lake land setting, provide excellent revenue in addition to the fishing rights. Conveniently positioned for excellent commuter access, just yards from the open New Forest this property offers something for every potential purchaser. 

Description
The entrance to The Roost is striking as double doors within an oak framed gable end window open into the contemporary hall with underfloor heating beneath Porcelanosa tiling flowing through the extension. The kitchen breakfast room has been delightfully fitted with an extensive range of cottage style units and oak worktops overlooking the front paddocks via feature floor to ceiling oak framed panel windows. A host of integrated appliances include a Bosch oven, microwave, ceramic hob, extractor and dishwasher. A large utility room with additional oven and ample storage, supplements the kitchen. The sitting room is beautifully vaulted with unusual twin gable end windows and twin French doors separated by the impressive brick fireplace and oak mantle with inset woodburning stove. The dining room is equally striking offering delightful views and a woodburning stove. There are four bedrooms on the ground floor, the guest suite featuring an ensuite shower room whilst the remainder are serviced by the family bathroom. A useful study and contemporary downstairs cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. 
A most remarkable bespoke solid oak and wrought iron half turn staircase lead to the first floor where the spacious master bedroom offers generous wardrobe space with a concealed entrance to a dressing room and luxury ensuite. A further room offers storage space but could be utilised/extended to provide an additional bedroom or games room, subject to planning permission. 

Outside
There are formal gardens adjacent to the property with a working yard and substantial outbuildings including barn, wood store and triple garaging. There are nine stables with tack room facilities and twelve acres of immediate paddock land. 
The landscaped lake lands with the substantial lakes are particularly picturesque and approach six acres offering ideal dog walking as well as fishing income. There are two recently constructed holiday cottages, each self contained and beautifully presented which offer further significant revenue. 
The Roost is approached via a gravel lane and offers an in and out driveway. There is planning consent for a triple garage block if required. The formal gardens offer attractive resting and patio areas all enjoying wonderful views. 

Location
The Roost is on the borders of the villages of Ower and Wellow, enjoying excellent transport links to nearby cities of Winchester, Salisbury, the commercial centre of Southampton, Parkway station and Eastleigh airport. Approximately 5 miles from the local market 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 extensive recreational facilities of the beautiful New Forest are just yards away. 

Agents Notes
The property offers gas central heating part underfloor and the remainder by radiator. There is outstanding planning consent for a double garage and workshop. Drainage is via a septic tank. There is significant return via photovoltaic solar panels and the woodburner in the dining room benefits from a back boiler for hot water heating. 

Property Features :

• Impressive contemporary home approaching 3200 sq ft
• 20 acres of delightful grounds comprising paddock land and landscaped lake lands
• Impressive array of outbuildings and stabling
• Situated on the fringes of the New Forest National Park with excellent commuter links
• Major income generation from various sources