Tatchbury Lane, Winsor, Hampshire

This impressive New Forest residence is enviably positioned within the desirable village of Winsor set amongst well established grounds with landscaped formal gardens and a private woodland extending to approximately four acres. The versatile accommodation has been tastefully extended by the current owners and offers up to five bedrooms with en-suite facilities to bedrooms one and two. The ground floor boasts five reception rooms which include an open plan living area as well as a separate sitting room, study and large conservatory. The extensive outbuildings extend to an additional 2700 sq ft and include two large barns fitted with with power, light and water currently utilised as garaging, storage and a hunting lodge. Other outbuildings include kennels, mower store, green house, bike store and a cover area for boat storage. A gated entrance and sweeping driveway extend past the house with various parking areas. The mature and private gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with an ornamental pond and raised seating area with views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The private woodland adjoining is fully enclosed with a separate access off of Tatchbury Lane.

Ground Floor - A glazed porch with secure inner door opens into the welcoming entrance hall which serves all the primary rooms. To the right a dual aspect sitting room features a bay window and working open fireplace as a focal point. A large study / bedroom five is opposite with a formal dining room overlooking the formal gardens. An open plan family reception area features a red brick fireplace and log burning stove with French doors out to a raised seating area and also to the spacious conservatory adjoining. The breakfast area has an open arch through to the fitted kitchen which offers a range of shaker style wall and base units with contrasting worksurfaces and butlers sink. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster oven with extractor hood over, dishwasher and water softener. The kitchen is supplemented by a large utility room offering additional storage and space for white goods. A fully tiled shower room comprises a double shower, wc, wash basin and heated towel rail.

First Floor - The landing houses a shelved airing cupboard and immersion tank. Bedrooms one and two are positioned at either end of the property and both enjoy a triple aspect and far reaching views over the gardens and countryside beyond. Each has an en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, wc, bidet to bedroom one, wash basin and heated towel rails. Bedrooms three and four are served by the fully tiled family bathroom comprising a freestanding claw and ball bath, shower cubicle, wc, wash basin, bidet and heated towel rail.

Parking - The sweeping and gated driveway extends past the house with various parking areas to gated courtyard fronting the two barns with extensive garaging in the second barn.

Outbuildings - A versatile arrangement of outbuildings offers over 2700 sqft of space which includes two impressive barns. Barn one is currently utilised as a lodge, complete with log burning stove and large store to the rear. The second barn provides a spacious garage area with work shop to the rear. A hard standing between the two barns ideal for trailer storage as well as a covered area for a boat/camper. Other outbuildings include a secure bike store, kennels, mower store and greenhouse.

Outside - The mature and landscaped gardens are predominately laid to lawn and envelop the property creating a wonderfully private outdoor space punctuated with an abundance of shrubs, plants and trees all bordered by farmland and countryside. A private area of woodland is gated and has a separate access off Tatchbury Lane.

Location - This impressive forest home is conveniently situated within the New Forest National Park offering thousands of acres of historic countryside to enjoy on the doorstep and surrounded by farmland and open countryside. Winsor enjoys a well regarded public house, farm shop, village hall and a comprehensive range of amenities available in the nearby market town of Romsey or the village of Lyndhurst, with a superstore a short drive away. Local schooling is available in the neighbouring villages of Copythorne and Bartley and falls within catchment for Hounsdown Secondary School. There is also well regarded private schooling nearby including Stroud, Hampshire Collegiate and King Edwards. Direct rail links to Waterloo are just a five minute drive away at Ashurst or Totton with Southampton Airport Parkway a fifteen minute drive away.

Sellers Position - Buying on

Heating - Oil fired central heating

Infants & Junior School - Netley Marsh Ce Infant School & Bartley Ce Junior School

Secondary School - Hounsdown Academy

Council Tax - Band E - New Forest District Council