1 bedroom house

A wonderful bright and airy, first floor apartment forming part of an exclusive development of just twelve apartments created from a magnificent former country house. This highly sought after building benefits from just over six acres of delightful communal grounds and lies within walking distance of the village centre. EPR:E

The property is located close to the village centre which offers a variety of shops including a post office and large convenience store. The wider area has much to offer to the modern family. The New Forest National Park is just a short drive away, with the stunning Dorset and Hampshire coastline approximately five miles south.

Places of interest include Christchurch Harbour, Highcliffe Castle, and historic Christchurch Priory and ruins. Highcliffe beach is only a short drive or cycle ride away to the south. There are opportunities for water sports and equestrian activities, and a variety of golf courses in stunning coastal and forest settings. The area offers a range of family attractions for days out. The nearest mainline train station is Christchurch (approximately 4.8 miles away), which runs to Waterloo in approximately two hours. There are airports at Bournemouth and Southampton, offering both domestic and international flights.

Entering the property on the ground floor through communal entrance doors which lead through to an entrance hall and a staircase leading to apartment 7 which is located on the first floor. The front door leads to an entrance hall and in turn to the living room which has windows to the side elevation and an operational Adam style fireplace to the far end, adjacent to which is an opening to the study, which has a porthole style window to the rear.

A door from the living room leads into the kitchen which overlooks the front and side elevations and has range of built in high and low level units incorporating a sink unit, electric hob and oven. There is also ample space for further domestic appliances. There is also a raised aperture to the living room which houses a circular tabletop, ideal as either an informal breakfast bar or formal dining table.

From the entrance hall access is gained to the bedroom which has a window overlooking the rear formal gardens and a large built in storage cupboard. The bathroom has a window to the front and incorporates a claw footed bath with shower fitments over and screen, W.C and stone wash basin mounted on a solid oak wash stand.

Outside the property is surrounded by the most delightfully maintained communal gardens with a plethora of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and specimen plants and trees. The gardens offer many opportunities for privacy, there is also ample parking space for residents and visitors alike. In the basement of the communal hallway there is a large lockable storage area that is available for communal use. To the rear of the house is a further parking area and garage area where the detached garage belonging to flat 7 is located. We understand the grounds extend to approximately 6.5 acres.