7 bedroom country house for sale

An exceptional country house set in beautiful gardens and grounds of just under 6 acres, in one of the finest locations in the New Forest. The property offers extensive accommodation extending to approximately 4107 square feet, with the additional benefit of annexed accommodation. The property is within walking distance of the open forest and Brockenhurst village.The ground floor accommodation centres around an impressive reception hall which links to the principal living spaces, including a spectacular, triple aspect drawing room with large bow window and double doors either side opening onto the terracing. Also accessed from the reception hall is a good size study currently used as a snug and a double aspect kitchen/dining room with double doors opening onto the terrace.An inner hallway leads to a double aspect, ground floor bedroom currently used as a study and an adjoining bathroom.Set off the kitchen/dining room is a boot room, which links to a utility room and a garden room leading through to the adjoining, self-contained, one bedroom annexe, with modern, separate bathroom.To the first floor, there are five generous bedrooms accessed off a central landing area. The magnificent, triple aspect, principal bedroom offers a wonderful space with numerous built-in wardrobes, full en-suite bathroom and stunning, elevated views from the bow window across the grounds.The remaining bedrooms also offer views across different aspects of the grounds, with three of the bedrooms offering built-in wardrobes and one other, beautiful American oak panelling. These bedrooms are served by two separate family bathrooms.Annexe:The property benefits from an attached annexe set to the side which is linked via an internal lobby to the main house.The annexe does have a private entrance from the driveway which leads into the open plan living room which has a kitchen area set to one side and benefits from dual aspects and offers space for seating and dining. A double bedroom is set off this living area which has built in wardrobes. A shower room completes the annexe which would be suitable for a number of options including for dependent relatives or to generate potential income as a holiday let.The property is approached by a long driveway set off Rhinefield Road, which leads up to Black Knoll Cottage and just two other properties. At the top of the drive, double electric gates open onto a walled courtyard, providing ample parking facilities and access to the garage.The beautiful gardens and grounds attributed to the property extend to almost 6 acres. The grounds are apportioned into different areas of interest, comprising formal gardens, an orchard and paddocks defined by established hedgerow borders, with a majestic backdrop of forest woodland. The grounds enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion and offer ample opportunity for the inclusion of a tennis court and swimming pool (STPP), should either be required. To the rear of the paddock, gated access leads out to the open forest at Butts Lawn.Stable for 1 pony with water supply.Additional Information: Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax Band: GEnergy Performance Rating: C Current: 75 Potential: 78Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainageGas Central HeatingConstruction Type: Standard ConstructionFlood Risk: Very LowBroadband: FFTP - Fibre to the property directly.Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom).Mobile Coverage: No known issues, buyer to check with their provider for further clarity.Agents Note: There is planning application approval to erect a replacement single storey eco dwelling located to the SW of Black Knoll Cottage.From our office in Brookley Road, turn right and proceed over the Watersplash, before turning right onto Rhinefield Road. Proceed along the road, passing the Forest Park Hotel on the left hand side. Continue to follow the road for a short distance, passing Broadlands Road on the left, before turning immediately right onto the driveway. Proceed to follow the driveway up, taking a second turning past stables/manege leading up to the electric gates into Black Knoll Cottage.