The Frenches

An exceptional Individual detached family home of about 5367 sq. ft. with far reaching views and grounds of 1.3 acres.


Description

Ellis house is a substantial detached individual family house of sustainable timber framed construction and designed to take full advantage of the properties exceptional elevated location and the far-reaching views that it affords. A stunning feature of the property it’s the magnificent double height vaulted sitting room that is approached immediately after entering the property through the entrance hall. This full height room has double height windows with triple French doors overlooking the gardens and taking in the exceptional views. Leading through in an open plan style to the dining room which in turn opens on to the beautifully fitted hand built kitchen by the English Kitchen Company with contemporary glazed breakfast area, perfect for day to day living, beyond the kitchen is a large utility room. There it’s a separate sitting room with a fitted wood burner and double doors that lead out on to the gar dens facing towards the swimming pool. There is a large family room which completes the reception accommodation on the ground floor of this magnificent property.

The principal bedroom suite is impressive with stunning views reached from the attractive galleried landing which overlooks the sitting room. The principal bedroom is vaulted with its own balcony, dressing area, separate dressing room and large adjoining bathroom which is beautifully fitted. The property benefits from three further bedrooms, one of which is the guest suite and is accessed from the ground floor. There is also a large walk-in wardrobe and family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
Approached by a long and winding driveway which terminates in front of the house and garaging, Ellis House benefits from a large private setting in approximately 1.3 acres. The substantial parking area is surrounded by specimen mature flowering trees and shrubs creating an idyllic setting in front of the substantial garage block. The garage block has in total approximately 1800 sq. ft. of space providing garaging plus a workshop store and gym. The store and workshop has a separate side access and subject to the necessary permissions could potentially be converted for further residential use. Lying on the southern side of the property are the main formal gardens, predominantly laid to lawn with beautifully established flowering and herbaceous borders and hedging separating the main lawns from the lower gardens to the rear. The pool area is approached beyond a beech hedge, a private area with an infinity pool and jacuzzi. The position has been chosen to maximise the views and the sun received in this area of the garden. Adjacent is a pool house with shower/changing room.

Location

Situated in the attractive parish of East Wellow, Ellis House is ideally located for the New Forest, South Coast and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury. Situated only 4 miles from the attractive market town of Romsey with its range of shopping and recreational facilities including a Waitrose supermarket and a railway station.

Further mainline railway stations can be found in Southampton, Winchester and Salisbury, each providing fast and frequent connections to London Waterloo, which take approximately 72 minutes, 59 minutes and 84 minutes respectively. Southampton International Airport is approximately 12.4 miles distant.

The area is renowned for its excellent sporting activities with the River Test and its tributaries offering first class trout fishing in addition to the nearby River Itchen and the River Avon at Salisbury. The New Forest provides excellent walking and riding and The Solent is nearby for sailing and other water sports.

Schools in the area are first class, with Embley School in nearby West Wellow and in Winchester, Pilgrims’ School, Winchester College and Peter Symonds College with both Twyford and St. Swithun’s nearby, Farleigh School to the north near Andover and Godolphin’s at Salisbury to name but a few.

Square Footage: 5,367 sq ft






Additional Info

Mains water and electricity LPG gas private drainage photovoltaic panels providing hot water supply. Pool heated by air source heat pump.

Marketed by: Savills, Winchester