Tarks Reach

Exceptional home set on the banks of the Beaulieu river.


Description

Tarks Reach is an exceptional detached single storey family house situated on the banks of the famous Beaulieu river. The house was built in 1962 by the then owner to an exacting standard, embracing the property’s wonderful location with its superb views over its gardens and the Beaulieu river itself. The view has barely changed in the 60 years the property has been built and indeed we believe the main house still has its original footprint.

The generous accommodation in the main house extends to approximately 2707 sq. ft. with all the principal rooms facing towards the river with large picture windows framing the view. The large drawing room has doors opening to the south facing terrace, the room features an open fireplace and opens through to the dining room. The dining room has two double doors opening to the terraces and a door through to the kitchen. There is a separate study which has double doors on to the gardens and could be used as a fifth bedroom.

The principal bedroom suite is stunning, embracing the position and the views over the river with two sets of glazed double doors leading outside. It has a large bathroom and a door that gives access to bedroom four which seconds as a dressing room. There are two further bedrooms, a guest suite with bathroom at the western end of the house and a further double bedroom with adjoining bathroom. A family bathroom completes the accommodation in the main house.

OUTSIDE
Tarks Reach is situated on beautiful grounds of about 3.49 acres approached over a meandering long private driveway through woodland which opens out onto lawned gardens and a sweeping drive across the front of the property. The situation and setting are perfect for a property of this type with the house and its cedar shingle roof blending perfectly into the environment. The grounds being a mixture of woodland and formal garden lead down to the substantial river frontage extending to approximately 460ft. There is a slipway and access to a shared jetty from which Tarks Reach benefits from a private pontoon.

There is a detached garage block with workshop and games room over and a guest cottage. The guest cottage known as The Boat House, is a charming riverfront cabin with two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen.

Location

Tarks Reach sits in a highly sought-after and exclusive position on the banks of the Beaulieu River and is accessed from Dock Lane, a private road. The Beaulieu River is one of the world’s few privately owned rivers, being owned by the Montagu family. Custodianship of the river by one family, over four centuries has resulted in it being largely unspoilt in terms of landscape and wildlife. The nearby village of Beaulieu, also principally owned by the Montagu’s has a range of specialist shops, a garden centre, restaurant and a good public house.

The property is set in the heart of one of England’s most favoured yachting locations and a short sail across the Solent to the Isle Wight. It has its own private pontoon off a shared jetty and a slipway. Further moorings are available close to the property and berths can be obtained at Bucklers Hard marina. The Royal Southampton Yacht Club also has a restaurant and jetty at nearby Gin’s Farm.

Lymington is about 7.5 miles away and is a charming Georgian market town with a comprehensive range of shops and restaurants along with a large marina. Direct rail services to London can be found at Brockenhurst (from 95 minutes) and Southampton Airport, which takes private aircraft, is about 22.5 miles away. The M27 for road access to the M3 towards London is about 12 miles away.

Square Footage: 3,465 sq ft




Acreage: 3.49 Acres


Additional Info

Tenure: Freehold. The jetty is subject to a lease from the estate.

Marketed by: Savills, Winchester