Property description

LOCATION From junction 2 on the M27 follow the A326 to Hythe. Carry on to Holbury and then along Long Lane forking left onto B3053 Fawley Rd. Approx 4th left turn into Stonehills towards Ashlet Creek. Follow the windy lane for approx 600m to the last white house on the right "The Belvedere." 

THE BELVEDERE Approached through wrought iron gates set into brick wall lined by mature Griselina hedgerow, this substantial 4 bedroom home occupies a private elevated site with spectacular far reaching coastal views over Southampton Water as far as the Spinaker Tower in Portsmouth.

The Belvedere is derived from the Italian for "Built for the view" and the is certainly the case here. Built in 1981 by the next door neighbour who wanted a house with a more open aspect to South and East to take advantage of the fabulous location.

All manner of ships, cruise liners, merchant marine and leisure craft will pass before you providing endless entertainment. More immediately the house is set in 1 acre of mixed formal gardens, rustic bluebell woodland and paddock sloping away to a small creek which funnels in to Ashlett Creek some 400 metres away.

This tidal inlet is home to small fishing and leisure boats adjacent to the Jolly Sailor Public House and local Sailing Club and gives tidal access to the Solent and beyond........

A short ride, walk or drive and you are in the heart of the beautiful New Forest with all it's leisure delights.

As well as a boating paradise, Southampton Water is a working waterway and along its banks to the north of the property is the Fawley Oil Refinery, completely hidden from view due to the undulating coastal topography. The local hamlet of Fawley provides local amenities with Holbury and Hythe closeby and Southampton or Lymington both some 30 minutes drive East and West for more serious shopping!

The current owners have lived here for almost 20 years and have prepared a delightful home. They purchased additional land in front of the house in the form of a paddock ideal for equestrian or other rural pursuits. Below this further fields belonging to the Cadland Estate ensure that the area will remain delightfully unspoilt.

The flexible accommodation is set over 3 levels and the light and airy receptions rooms with balcony and picture windows are all about those views. The ground floor with own entrance could easily be rejigged as a separate annex.

 

GENERAL SPECIFICATION The house is built of brick, painted white under a tiled roof, complete with hardwood window frames throughout, double glazed windows. Gas fired central heating (brand new combi boiler) feeds thermostat radiators in all rooms. Floors are carpeted, tiled or Amtico floor tiles. Ceilings are generally coved and there are telecom points, numerous power points and smoke alarms throughout. 

DRIVEWAY AND PARKING A tarmac driveway slopes down to the double garage giving side access to the main gardens and lower ground entrance to the house. On the upper level a gravel parking area provides access by a short flight of stairs to the main front door and by 5 bar gate to the paddock. 

HALLWAY Entered via the front door on the middle level the hallway provides for coat hanging with doors into the main reception area and stairs to the top floor. 

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND RECEPTION ROOM To one end with picture window, the fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, floor and wall mounted cupboards, work surface with inset s/s sink and driner, integrated appliances including Bosch oven and grill, Zanussi gas hob and extractor, Amtico floor. To the other end a reception area currently used as a study with side window and spiral staircase to lower level. This area could easily be used as a more formal dining room area if a further bedroom is required. Doors off to: 

LARDER/UTILITY ROOM Accessed from the kitchen end this room keep is one of those very useful "extra spaces" with sink, drainer cupboards work surface and spaces for utility appliances. 

CLOAKROOM With washbasin, vanity unit, WC & coat hanging. 

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 5 Set currently as a formal dining room with window views to the south over the terrace and landscaped gardens, this room could just as easily be a further bedroom. 

LOUNGE A glorious South and East aspect room with steel frame balcony, glazed panels and panoramic garden and sea views from both aspects. A woodburner nestles on the tiled hearth under a mantle and the curved wall of the spiral stairs gives an extra decorative feature. TV point. 

DOWNSTAIRS The spiral stairs lead to a lower ground hallway with door access to the terraced garden and doors off to: 

BEDROOM 3 A two phase twin or double room with east elevation and fabulous views 

BATHROOM Panel bath, screen, wall shower, WC, wash basin vanity unit, mirror, tiled walls 

BEDROOM 2 Double bedroom, could be used as a second Lounge with patio doors opening to the Conservatory. 4 door fitted wardrobe. 

CONSERVATORY Tiled flooring and ceiling vents and blinds with French door access to the main formal gardens 

DOUBLE GARAGE Housing brand new gas boiler. work bench, twin remote powered cantileverd doors, ample space for cars/storage, separate store room. 

UPSTAIRS Landing with doors off to: 

MASTER BEDROOM Fitted wardrobes, and drawer cabinets with 3 panel dormer windows offering superb marine views. 

ENSUITE BATHROOM Panel bath, screen, electric wall shower, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit, ladder radiator, obscure glass window, part tiled walls. 

BEDROOM 4/ STUDIO Via "library corridor" to double or twin bedroom/study with Velux windows overlooking the main gardens, under eaves storage. 

OUTSIDE A side gate links the drive to the formal terraced gardens. A flagged patio complete with wall fountain, summerhouse, BBQ area gives way to lawn running the full width off the house. The elevated position is South facing thus enjoying a delightful area for al fresco dining. The garden driops away with steps to a mid level terrace and then further to the lower copse, laid to grass with garden hut and an abundance of mature shrubs on all levels, finally giving way to a bluebell would bordered by a gurgling brook.
A parallel 1/2 acre field runs fully from top to bottom, as the main garden. Laid to rough grass at the lower end and mown lawn at the upper end, this is an ideal area for equestrian or or other leisure pursuits, returning at the top via a five bar gate to the gravelled driveway.  

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Contact Waterside Properties on 02380841191, www.watersideproperties.com