Annesley Glade. Bank, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FD

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1 Annesley Glade Bank, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FD

ANNESLEY GLADE BANK LYNDHURST NEW FOREST 1,595,000 7 6 3 A magnificent country house with separate outbuildings set in gloriously established gardens of approximately three quarters of an acre, in a

3 ANNESLEY GLADE BANK LYNDHURST NEW FOREST 1,595, A magnificent country house with separate outbuildings set in gloriously established gardens of approximately three quarters of an acre, in a prime New Forest location with direct forest access and forest rights. The Property Available for the first time in almost forty years, this elegant and spacious family home presents a rare opportunity to purchase arguably one of the finest properties in the much sought after hamlet of Bank. With its origins believed to date back to the mid 1800's, the property retains all the grace and grandeur of a bygone era, with classical and well-proportioned accommodation extending in total to in excess of 4500 sq. ft. Previously thatched, the property enjoys a rich heritage and was once the home of a much reputed major and master of the hunt.

The Property An attractive wooden porch over the front door leads to the welcoming entrance hall, off which are doors to the drawing room, sitting room and dining room.

Set off the sitting room is a delightful garden room with views across the grounds and a door onto the rear terrace.

5 The Property An attractive wooden porch over the front door leads to the welcoming entrance hall, off which are doors to the drawing room, sitting room and dining room. All three of these principle rooms offer character features and feature fireplaces, with woodburning stoves to both the drawing and sitting rooms. Set off the sitting room is a delightful garden room with views across the grounds and a door onto the rear terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern Shaker units, an Aga cooker and a separate larder; and provides access to a cellar/wine storage area below. open to the kitchen is a breakfast room with pantry cupboard and door opening onto the side terrace. Further rooms to the ground floor include a utility room with door onto the rear garden and a wc. To the first floor, a landing area links to the master bedroom suite with separate dressing room and Jack and Jill en-suite shower room. There are a further six double bedrooms to this level, as well as a large family bathroom, additional bathroom and wc. The current layout offers a good degree of flexibility, with an unused second servants staircase linking from the breakfast room. From the first floor landing, a staircase rises to the second floor where a second landing links to a large loft storage area and a fantastic games room/additional bedroom benefitting from two fireplaces and elevated views across the rear garden.

The Grounds Fronting open forest, the property is accessed via a five bar field gate opening onto a gravel driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and access to an attached garage.

The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and flanked by picket fence and established hedge borders providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

7 The Grounds Fronting open forest, the property is accessed via a five bar field gate opening onto a gravel driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and access to an attached garage. The property sits centrally within its plot, being set back, with a large area of lawn garden to the front. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and flanked by picket fence and established hedge borders providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Set the other side of and running parallel to the driveway are several outbuildings formed of loose box stables and storage sheds offering potential for various usages (subject to the necessary planning consents being granted). Access either side of the house leads to the beautiful rear garden which is apportioned in to different areas of interest, including a miniature orchard, kitchen garden with raised beds and an area of formal lawn. The garden is defined by trellis fencing, low rise walls and planted borders and features a number of specimen plants and trees. In total the grounds extend to just under three quarters of an acre with direct forest access to the front as well as elevated views from the upper floors. NB: The property benefits from forest rights including Common, Mast and Turbary.

8 F L O O R P L A N

The Situation This pretty country cottage is set in the idyllic and highly sought after hamlet of Bank which has a popular local pub and a friendly community. Bank is 1.

Situated on the open forest, the hamlet boasts a number of attractive dwellings, both large and small, many affording fine open views over the surrounding farmland and forest.

9 The Situation This pretty country cottage is set in the idyllic and highly sought after hamlet of Bank which has a popular local pub and a friendly community. Bank is 1.5 miles south west of the village of Lyndhurst, renowned as the capital of the New Forest. Situated on the open forest, the hamlet boasts a number of attractive dwellings, both large and small, many affording fine open views over the surrounding farmland and forest. The highly regarded Oak Inn pub is a short walk away and the nearby village of Brockenhurst (approximately 5 miles south) has a mainline rail connection to London Waterloo (journey time approximately 90 minutes). The Georgian market town of Lymington, renowned for its Saturday "Charter Market", river, marinas and yacht clubs is situated approximately 9 miles to the south. The M27 (4 miles) to the north of the hamlet provides easy access across the forest to serve Bournemouth, Southampton and the M3 motorway network to London.

Directions Leave Brockenhurst heading north towards Lyndhurst on the A337. After approximately 3.5 miles bear left at Goose Green T junction following the road signposted to Bournemouth/A35.

10 Directions Leave Brockenhurst heading north towards Lyndhurst on the A337. After approximately 3.5 miles bear left at Goose Green T junction following the road signposted to Bournemouth/A35. At the T junction turn left onto the A35 and proceed for approximately three quarters of a mile before taking the first turning on the left, signposted to Bank. Follow the road along bearing right in front of the pub and follow the road down where the property can be found on your left hand side. Services Energy Performance Rating: F Services: Mains Electricity and Water. Oil fired heating and private drainage. Tenure: Freehold Viewing By prior appointment only with the vendors sole selling agents Spencers of the New Forest. Spencers of The New Forest would like to point out that all measurements set out in these particulars are approximate and are for guidance only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, systems or services etc and cannot confirm that they are in full for efficient working order or fit for purpose. No assumption should be made as to compliance with planning consents or current usage. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires or light fitments, or any other fixtures not expressly included form any part of the property being offered for sale. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will be happy to confirm the position to you.

This leafy village in the heart of the New Forest has everything you could want for family life in the Forest.

a royal hunting ground in 1079, with Kings and Queens staying at the Royal Manor throughout the centuries.

rights and therefore protectors of the forest landscape).

sweet shop and awardwinning butchers, as well as an art gallery, a vintage interiors shop and a Ferrari and Maserati

There are numerous places to eat out, ranging from popular country inns, such as The Royal Oak at Bank (a hamlet within

11 This leafy village in the heart of the New Forest has everything you could want for family life in the Forest. The Local Area Lyndhurst has been known as the capital of The New Forest since William the Conqueror established it as a royal hunting ground in 1079, with Kings and Queens staying at the Royal Manor throughout the centuries. Lyndhurst is also home to the Forestry Commission and the Verderers' Court (Verderers are the guardians of the forest's rights and therefore protectors of the forest landscape). The delightful High Street offers an eclectic mix of boutique shops and everyday stores including an old-fashioned sweet shop and awardwinning butchers, as well as an art gallery, a vintage interiors shop and a Ferrari and Maserati showroom. There are numerous places to eat out, ranging from popular country inns, such as The Royal Oak at Bank (a hamlet within the parish boundary) to Lime Wood, a country house hotel with a highly regarded restaurant and luxurious spa. Points Of Interest Lime Wood House Hotel Brockenhurst Tertiary College Brockenhurst Mainline Railway Station Ashurst Railway Station Beaulieu Road Station 1.8 Miles 3.0 Miles 3.2 Miles 3.6 Miles 4.1 Miles

12 For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us: Holbrook House, 56 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst S042 7RA T: E: brockenhurst@spencersnewforest.com

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