Arnewood Bridge Road, Sway, Lymington, SO41

Claywood House, believed to have dated from the 1850’s, stands as a classic country house in a private position within approximately 12 acres of well-manicured gardens and grounds, protected by mature hedging and trees. The property has been the subject of an extensive programme of refurbishment and extension to the highest specification with accommodation set across four floors extending to over 6000 sqft.

The house itself is a testament to Victorian elegance and grace, with tall ceilings and windows casting an abundance of natural light throughout, giving it an airy, open ambience. It retains its original architectural charm, boasting fireplaces, ornate cornicing, french oak herringbone flooring, working shutters, and sweeping staircase.

The property is situated within easy reach of the open forest, the village of Sway and approximately 2 miles north of the Georgian market town of Lymington renowned for its river, marinas and yacht clubs.

The heart of Sway village and Brockenhurst (about 3.5 miles north) both have useful mainline rail connections to London/Waterloo (journey time about 90 minutes). Lymington, Brockenhurst and Sway provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.

The Property:

An entrance lobby leads through into an impressive reception hallway which links all of the ground floor accommodation with a cloakroom set to the far end and stairs lead down to the lower ground floor up to the bedroom accommodation.The house seamlessly blends historical features with modern amenities for contemporary living, such as a spacious kitchen and family room, with under floor heating and fitted with a custom-designed painted timber kitchen with two large kitchen islands, featuring a 2-oven electric AGA with separate cooking facilities including a convection hob, with Teppanyaki Grill and two further Neff ovens. Integrated appliances include a ZIP hot/cold tap, coffee machine, two dishwashers, two Neff Fridges and Freezer. A large, vaulted dining area is set at the end of the kitchen with expansive glazing overlooking the grounds and gardens. A walk in temperature controlled wine store is set off the dining area and a walk in pantry completes this statement room.

An elegant 48’ drawing room of generous proportions is set across the rear of the property benefitting from a central fireplace at one end of the room housing a wood burning stove with a seating arrangement set around and with a further seating area set on the other end making for excellent entertaining spaces with grand double bay windows with window seats overlooking the grounds with french doors leading out to the terracing and grounds.

A number of useful utility rooms are set off the kitchen with access to the rear courtyard and include a large lobby area, boot room, utility area with further kitchen storage, and integrated appliances including a washing machine, washer/dryer, tumble dryer, and fridge, boiler room and WC further complement the house, providing practicality and function.

A cosy separate family room is located off the hallway with further large bay windows and a feature central fireplace with seating set around and built in bookcases to one wall.

The lower ground floor has been converted to offer a large media room with full surround sound for full cinematic effect and french doors provide access to the outside terrace and grounds. A games room is set at the rear of this floor and further wine cellar.

The staircase leads up to the first floor with large landing area and windows affording ample light and providing access to four bedrooms on this level.

The principal bedroom suite benefits from a walk in wardrobe, air conditioning unit, sonos sound system, an ornate fireplace and elevated views across the grounds to the rear. A large ensuite is fitted with an ‘Aquavision’ TV and fitments include a double ended roll top bath and large walk in shower.

Two further bedroom suites and a fourth bedroom are set on this floor along with a family bathroom.

Stairs lead up to the second floor which provides access to two further pretty loft bedrooms with stunning views and serviced by a separate shower room.