4 bedroom detached house for sale

Nestled in the highly desirable village of Minstead, and ideally positioned with excellent road links, this charming detached four-bedroom family home offers a perfect blend of privacy and convenience. The property benefits from a detached double garage, beautifully landscaped gardens, and ample off-road parking.Minstead has a vibrant community, a village hall, pub (The Trusty Servant), botanical gardens, and a Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Lyndhurst is approximately a seven minute drive away and is the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many attractions. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide selection of well respected private schools along with several others across the Dorset border. Communications are excellent with access to the A31 westbound at Malwood, the M27 eastbound at Cadnam, and within easy reach of Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London Waterloo within 1 hour and 10 minutes. The coastal resort town of Bournemouth is also only a short drive away.Upon entering the welcoming entrance hall, you’ll find access to all principal rooms, the staircase leading to the first floor, and a convenient cloakroom. To the left, a versatile study features double-aspect windows, offering a bright and airy space. To the right, the spacious sitting room is bathed in natural light, thanks to its triple-aspect windows. Double doors lead to the rear garden, providing a seamless connection to the outdoors. This room also features a striking fireplace with an open fire, adding warmth and character to the space.The generous dining room is bright and inviting, with a large bay window, and flows effortlessly into the garden room. This lovely space, with double-aspect views, features double doors leading to the rear garden, further enhancing the connection to the outdoors.The well-appointed kitchen offers plenty of fitted cupboards, space, and plumbing for appliances, along with views of the rear garden. A door from the kitchen leads to the hallway, where access is provided to the adjoining utility room. The utility is equipped with additional fitted cupboards, space and plumbing for appliances, as well as a door leading to the rear garden.To the first floor, you’ll find four generously sized double bedrooms. Bedrooms one and two both benefit from fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms, each with a shower cubicle. Bedroom two also features the added luxury of a fitted bath. The remaining two bedrooms share a well-appointed family shower room.Accessed via a forest road, the property is approached through attractive timber gates, leading to a parking area that accommodates two to three vehicles. This drive offers convenient access to the detached double garage and the front door. The front garden is enclosed by a mature hedge, providing a sense of privacy and seclusion.The garden wraps around both sides of the house and extends to the rear. The rear garden is predominantly laid to level lawn, interspersed with established trees and plant beds, creating a harmonious natural setting. A delightful pond serves as a charming feature, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere of the garden.Energy Performance Rating: E Current: 43 E Potential: 60 DCouncil Tax Band: GTenure: FreeholdServices : Mains water and electricity supplyHeating: LPG central heatingDrainage: Sewage treatment plantParking : Private driveway and garageBroadband: FFTC ultra fast broadband speeds up to 1800 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom)This property is affected by TPO’sFrom the centre of Lyndhurst, head North on the A337. At the brow of a hill, turn left signposted Minstead and continue along that road passing through the centre of the village past the village pub. Continue on the road until you approach a fork in the road - take the right-hand fork and the property will be found immediately on the right hand side.