Boldre Lane, Boldre, Lymington, SO41

This beautiful house, that has been significantly improved and updated by the current owner, sits centrally in beautifully manicured gardens and grounds of approximately 3.5 acres on the edge of Lymington combining convenience with rural tranquility. There is a separate two bedroom annexe as well as ample parking and garaging. EPR: C

Boldre Lane is one of Lymington's prime addresses offering rural seclusion while remaining within easy reach of the facilities of Lymington; the open spaces of The New Forest and a mainline railway station at Brockenhurst offering direct services to London Waterloo in approximately 2 hours.

The house sits centrally in a slightly elevated position and is surrounded by exquisitely manicured gardens that have been carefully planted and expertly tended over the years. Lymington High Street is only one and a half miles away and offers a wide range of independent and chain stores as well as cafes, pubs and restaurants. Lymington's reputation as a centre for sailing is well deserved with several yacht havens and marinas catering for all types of craft. There are two sailing clubs that offer competitive and casual racing for all. The house lies within the New Forest National Park and there are attractive walks from the house through leafy lanes that lead to the open spaces of the Forest itself over which there are many walks, rides and cycle trails.

The house was built about 30 years ago and designed to take full advantage of its superb surrounding gardens from its many large windows. The gardens and grounds have been carefully planned and beautifully tended to create a haven in a particularly secluded and private setting that remains highly convenient due to its proximity to Lymington and Brockenhurst. The efficiency and comfort that the house provides is what one would expect of modern construction techniques and this is reflected in the excellent EPC rating. The proportions and room sizes belong to an earlier era and the sense of space provided by the high ceilings and light from the large windows in many dual aspect rooms are what set this glorious house apart.

The house has been significantly enhanced by the current owners who have created welcoming and opulent accommodation throughout the house as well as maximising the interaction between the reception rooms and the garden. The front door opens to an entrance porch beyond which lies a wide staircase hall with a tiled floor and underfloor heating which extends throughout the ground floor. To the right is a study with a fitted book case and a tall window overlooking the front garden. A this end of the house and with a glorious dual aspect is the drawing room which features an open fireplace with a beautiful carved marble surround and French windows opening through a wisteria clad exterior to a large paved terrace and gardens beyond. Also on the ground floor is a large yet cosy sitting room, again with French Windows to the garden as well as an open fire that is flanked by bookshelves.

The kitchen, family room and dining room are beautifully arranged and form a glorious family living space that would be virtually impossible to improve upon. There is a long and wide breakfast bar that loosely divides the kitchen from the family room while preserving an open flow between the two areas. The kitchen area is spacious and enjoys dual aspect views across the gardens. The units are solid wood and incorporate contemporary integrated appliances. Beyond the family room is a vaulted and beamed dining room that has three exterior walls all of which contain full height windows with gothic arches that provide exceptional light and views over the gardens as well as access to the terrace via four sets of French windows. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is a cloakroom with wc, generous utility room with back door and stairs leading down to a cellar.

From the hall, an elegant wooden staircase with carved bannister rises to the first floor landing. Here the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a dual aspect, again enjoying delightful unspoilt views. There is an adjoining bathroom with a bath and shower as well as further cupboard space.

Also adjoining the main bedroom, but also having its own door from the landing, is a very generous dressing room which could also be used as a superb double room. Across the landing is a further double bedroom with a dual aspect and fitted wardrobes. At the far end of the landing is the guest bedroom with fitted cupboards and an en suite shower room. The final double bedroom has a dual aspect, fitted wardrobes and is positioned next to the family bathroom.

The glorious gardens are a particular feature of the house and form the perfect space in which to entertain, eat and relax. The interaction between accommodation and the outside has been carefully considered in the construction of the house with all principal reception rooms having French windows onto an extensive stone terrace that runs along the rear of the house.

The property is approached through a five bar gate that leads to a wide tarmac drive with central lawn and parking area for numerous cars. A pedestrian gate approaches the front door with an arrow straight path leading through a lime tree and lavender avenue before climbing several steps to a front terrace that spans the facade of the house and provides an additional seating area facing the lawn that forms the principle feature of the south western part of the property. A large unfenced paddock lies to the north of the drive and contains a copse of specimen broad leaf trees. Directly adjacent to the house is a wide terrace containing beautifully planted ornamental pond beyond which lies the garage and annexe block. This building provides a wider than average double garage with individual up and over doors.

The Annexe. Forming the remainder of this building is an annexe which contains a living area with kitchen and a shower room. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor and a spiral staircase rises to a large second bedroom or studio above the garage. At the far end of this building is a workshop with access from the garden.