Hilden

A substantial six bedroom period dwelling offering a generous and classically proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 4,200 sqft. The property would now benefit from a programme of refurbishment and offers scope for further extension STP. Benefits include a one bedroom integral first floor apartment suitable for a dependent relative or to derive an additional income and a paddock to the rear extending to approximately 0.5 acres with stables and field shelter. The property is now available with no onward chain.

The property is situated between Brockenhurst (2.6 miles) and Lymington (2.7 miles) and within easy access of the open forest at Setley Pond. The village of Brockenhurst lies to the north and benefits from a mainline station with direct access to London Waterloo and an extensive range of local shops, restaurants, a primary school, a popular tertiary college and the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club.

The Georgian market town of Lymington lies to the south with its extensive yachting facilities, Saturday market and a ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Believed to have been built in the late 1800's and then extended in 1902, Hilden is a magnificent family residence set in an easily accessible position between Brockenhurst (2.6 miles) and Lymington (2.7 miles).

The accommodation retains a wealth of period features and is laid out on a grand scale with large, opulent rooms epitomising the best properties of the era.

An entrance lobby with adjoining cloakroom opens into a truly impressive reception/dining hall featuring exposed wood flooring and a grand sweeping staircase rising to a galleried landing with a decorative chandelier.

From the reception/dining hall there is access to a triple aspect garden room opening out onto the grounds and the principal living accommodation which includes a superb 27' x 17' double aspect drawing room and a 19' x 17' double aspect sitting room with doors opening onto the garden. Both statement rooms offer fantastic living space for a large family and feature character bay windows, exposed wooden floors and open fireplaces.

An anteroom from the dining hall links to a utility area and kitchen, which in turn opens into a breakfast room with feature fireplace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country style wall and base units, as well as an Aga cooker.

Adjoining the kitchen is a large laundry/boiler room opening to a dedicated pantry and a small lobby area linking to the boot room and wc, with a door opening onto the grounds.

To the first floor, an extensive landing area links to the 19' double aspect master bedroom with feature bay window, fireplace and large en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en-suite facilities, three further double bedrooms, one of which features a stunning corner/bay window and a family bathroom.

Also accessed from the landing as well as an external staircase is a self-contained apartment currently let out on a standard shorthold tenancy and comprises a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and wc. This area can either be incorporated within the existing first floor layout or used as separate guest/ancillary accommodation.

NB. The property offers the potential for further enlargement (subject to the necessary planning consents being granted) and would also benefit from some sympathetic modernisation throughout to fully restore this wonderful home to its former glory.

Lot 1 - Main house and gardens - £1,650,000

Lot 2 - Paddock, stables and field shelter - £100,000

The property is approached from the road via double gates opening onto a large drive providing an abundance of off road parking for multiple vehicles and potential to erect garaging (STP). The wonderfully established grounds surround the property and extend in total to approximately 1.77 acres. The grounds are apportioned into different areas of interest comprising formal gardens, paddock area and a small stable yard with two stables, storage and a field shelter.

To the rear of the property is a large area of level lawn believed to have formerly been a tennis court. This could easily be reinstated or used for the creation of a pool area should it be desired.

The grounds lend themselves to a family, providing a great space for children and entertaining, as well as a high degree of privacy by way of established tree and hedge boundaries.