Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, SO43

This beautiful and expansive Georgian house was constructed in 1830 and sits on the edge of Lyndhurst and is only a moments walk away from the open forest.

Entering the entrance reception room, you're greeted with a welcoming space which features a fireplace and well-placed armchairs making this a great place to unwind and read a book. A door to the side leads into a conveniently placed cloakroom.

To the left of the entrance is the dining room, spacious enough to accommodate multiple small tables or a large family-size dining set. This room also boasts a centrally located fireplace and a large feature window to the side.

To the rear of the entrance room is an inner hallway which leads nicely into the sitting room, kitchen breakfast room and another cloakroom.

The sitting room is a fabulous and spacious room with a large bay window and French doors looking out over the garden. Other features include high ceilings and a wood-burning stove.

The kitchen breakfast room serves as the heart of the home, boasting a range of wall and base cupboards along with a central island, all complemented by granite worksurfaces. The breakfast table offers delightful views over the rear paddock land and grazing horses. A personal favorite feature of this room is the hidden staircase to the first floor.

An internal door leads to a rear entrance lobby, which in turn provides access to the utility room and walk-in larder cupboard with original stone shelving.

First floor

Upstairs, a galleried landing connects three of the five bedrooms, while an internal door and hallway lead to the other double and single bedrooms as well as the family bathroom.

Bedrooms one and two are both generously sized, featuring dual aspect windows, ensuite shower rooms, and separate lounge areas. Bedroom three, another spacious double, is also served by an ensuite.

An internal hallway leads to another generously-sized double bedroom, complete with fitted wardrobes and delightful views overlooking the rear paddocks. Additionally, there is a single bedroom and a four-piece family bathroom accessible from this hallway as well as the second staircase down to the kitchen breakfast room.

Garden and grounds

The garden, situated to the side of the property, is predominantly laid to lawn and features a spacious patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Well-maintained, it boasts an array of flowers, shrubs, and trees, along with a sizeable chicken coop and a garden well.

The front driveway offers off-road parking for five to six cars and provides access to the treble garage, equipped with fully electronic doors. This space presents potential for additional parking or a workshop. An external door at the rear of the garage leads to a stairwell, ascending to a spacious room above the garage currently utilised as a hobby room but adaptable for various purposes such as a games room or potential annexe. Returning downstairs, another door leads to a bedroom suite, featuring an ensuite shower room, adding further versatility to the property.