Property description
This magnificent country residence of traditional elegance within a stunning contemporary styling offers exceptional family accommodation exceeding 4000 sq.ft. enjoying a most delightful sylvan backdrop.
Owners Comments
\"We have enjoyed living in such a bright and light home which provides large useful rooms in the most contemporary of styles.\"
\"We have appreciated the versatility that has been afforded to us by the home layout; there is sufficient space for relatives, our children and entertaining without encroaching upon one another.\"
Introduction
Occupying a very secluded position, approached via a most impressive sweeping driveway through its delightful three acre gardens, this recently constructed home was designed by a local architect on behalf of our clients to provide beautifully appointed accommodation, arranged over three floors incorporating much natural light and convenient day to day living. A host of stunning design features include a grand entrance hall with solid oak staircase extending into a triple height atrium, luxurious bathroom sanitary ware and tiling with the impressive hub of the home; a kitchen breakfast room with bespoke hand crafted units from a local joinery flowing into a vaulted, oak framed family room centred upon a Stuv rotating drum woodburning stove.
Atwood House enjoys one of the most privileged of positions, set back from The Straight Mile in the village of Ampfield, one of Romsey's premier addresses, and enjoys well stocked established gardens of three acres with the potential of an additional six acres of woodland, available by separate negotiation.
Although substantial, versatile and practical this elegant residence has also been constructed with energy efficiency and convenience in mind, offering under floor heating on the ground and first floors, excellent utility, laundry and washing facilities within the ancillary area and dual/triple aspect rooms with bespoke, high quality double glazed windows. There is also annex or office potential with generous space above the garage.
Description
The grand entrance hall sets the tone for this impressive home with ceramic tiling and underfloor heating flowing through the ground floor to the principal reception rooms and cloakroom. The ¼ turn solid oak staircase provides the centre piece for the triple height atrium punctuated by a contemporary chrome and glass spiral chandelier.
The kitchen breakfast room is the central hub of the home, triple in aspect with double doors to the patio area and an open plan entrance to the stunning vaulted oak framed family room providing magnificent light and views of the gardens and a stylish Stuv rotating woodburning stove. The kitchen area has been thoughtfully arranged with an extensive range of both country oak and hand painted units with white quartz work surfaces and a central quartz island offering both a social and practical function. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster gas stove, twin ovens, grill and warming drawer, ceramic induction hob and dishwasher.
The sitting room is simply beautiful set upon oak flooring, enjoying expansive glazed panels providing views to the garden with access via French doors and centred around a feature brick fireplace with Clearview wood burning stove. A further reception room can be utilised to suit, potentially a traditional dining room or further play room. The utility area is practical and extensive, accessing both front and rear gardens with wet and dry areas, laundry room and separate contemporary styled wet room.
The first floor landing is beautifully bright, galleried and hosting airing cupboard and storage. The master suite features a triple aspect with Juliet balcony, fitted wardrobes and en ensuite wetroom, delightfully fitted with twin sink and an additional separate shower cubicle. Four further well proportioned bedrooms, all with ample wardrobe space and the guest room with an ensuite shower room are serviced by the family bathroom. The second floor hosts two further triple aspect rooms with versatile usage, one of which would facilitate a superb games or media room.
Outside
A long and sweeping gravel driveway flanked by light yet mature woodland with banks of herbaceous shrubs and trees leads to a vast parking area in front of the oak framed triple berth carport with adjoining store and office space above. Wide expanses of lawn to the front, side and rear of the house provide natural screening and idyllic views whilst a feature paved terrace adjoins the vaulted family room. Well stocked with rhododendrons, chamelias, magnolia and azaleas the grounds extend to three acres.
Location
Located on The Straight Mile in Ampfield, Atwood House is ideally situated with Romsey 1.8 miles to the west, Winchester 10 miles to the east and the commercial centre of Southampton to the south.
Local schooling is excellent, within catchment to both Cupenham and Romsey schools with much private sector choice, the closest being the well regarded Stroud Preparatory School and Hampshire Collegiate. The market town of Romsey provides excellent everyday amenities and leisure facilities with well known beautiful woodland walks through the Test Valley on the doorstep.
Agents Comments
This stunning home was constructed four years ago and offers gas central heating with underfloor heating to the ground and first floor, heat exchange ventilation system and private drainage. All windows are bespoke and double glazed from Input joinery, a well regarded local firm.
Property Features :
- Magnificent country residence
- Beautifully appointed seven bedrooms residence arranged over three floors totalling 4187 sq.ft.
- Traditional elegance in a contemporary styling
- Premier address with a sylvan backdrop and most impressive sweeping driveway
- Plot extends to three acres with six acres of woodland available by separate negotiation