The Gate House
Wilverley Road | New Milton | Hampshire | BH25 5TX
THE GATE HOUSE
KEY FEATURES
Fine & Country is delighted to present ‘The Gate House,’ a beautifully presented 4-bedroom detached home, available for the first time in 19 years. This property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy countryside living at its finest in the New Forest.
At ‘The Gate House,’ privacy is paramount, providing an undisturbed retreat. Accessed via a short private lane and a 5-bar timber gate, the property greets you with ample parking space and access to a double garage, it is a serene haven, free from modern disturbances.
Upon entering, the spacious hallway leads to a generous sitting room with delightful views of both the front and rear gardens. The sitting room features an open fireplace and French doors that open directly into the beautiful garden, creating a seamless flow throughout the home. The kitchen/breakfast room, the heart of the home, offers plenty of worktop and storage space, ideal for modern living.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the separate large dining room that can easily seat a dozen people and boasts a front aspect, while the impressive conservatory provides stunning garden views. A spacious utility room, leading to a boot room and driveway access, completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the first-floor houses four generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a good number of built-in wardrobes, a spacious ensuite bathroom, and a wonderful balcony with garden views. Bedroom two also has an ensuite shower room and built-in wardrobes, while bedrooms three and four feature built-in wardrobes as well. The family bathroom includes a spa bath, walk in shower and vanity storage unit with mirror.
Outside, the meticulously maintained gardens offer a haven for relaxation and entertainment. A spacious patio extends from the main house, complete with a BBQ area and a wooden gazebo, perfect for alfresco dining. Colourful tree and shrub borders, along with a vegetable garden and small orchard, enhance the appeal.
SELLER INSIGHT
For us, seeing The Gate House nearly twenty years ago, it was love at first sight,” say the current owners of this fantastic home. “Having viewed many properties in Hampshire, Dorset and Devon, we simply could not believe the beautifully laid-out house and gardens, with plenty of space for living and entertaining, plus the spectacular country views in every direction. The wrap around garden has colour all year round and provides different spots to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon tea or a barbecue in the summer months. The Gate House has provided us with a perfect environment for peaceful and tranquil living, whilst being ideal for entertaining family and friends, being located within the beautiful New Forest National Park - and also close to spectacular local coastal facilities.”
Since moving in, the owners have made many improvements to the property. “We have added a conservatory to make the most of the garden even in winter,” they say, “as well as having a new kitchen fitted. We have replaced the double glazing with li ghtly tinted glass to reduce glare, and installed a new oil-fired boiler and hot water tan k. Solid oak flooring has been laid downstairs, a new staircase built, and all bathrooms including the downstairs toilet replaced. Electric gates have been fitted at the entrance to the property and double electric doors fitted to the garage. We also installed solar pane ls which have the optimum feed in tariff, which will transfer to the new owners and is set to run for another 12/13 years.”
“The Gate House is not a super-modern house,” continue the owners, “but has all the comforts of contemporary living. What it does provide is an extremely solid, very wellbuilt private country home, that gives peace and tranquillity, surrounded by The New Forest, whilst having schools (including the renowned Durlston Court Preparatory and Senior Schools), shops and transport facilities nearby. We shall miss the spacious, light rooms, and definitely the external views and quietness that have given us and our fam ily such pleasure for nearly 20 years. During our time here, we have hosted large wedding parties for both our children, then many family events including our grandchildren wanting to come and stay with us. They all simply love The Gate House. The house is cosy and warm in winter and cool and airy in summer. You can watch the sun rise from the main bedroom balcony and watch it set whilst enjoying an evening aperitif in the conservatory. The house really comes into its own during the festive season, with every single Christmas having been spent with our family here. We shall be very sad to leave The Gate House, but it is time to move on and we will take with us nearly two decades of wonderful memories of this amazing environment. We sincerely hope th at the new owners will build a wonderful memory bank of their own in this lovely home.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
INFORMATION
Nestled in the countryside adjacent to Wootton and located in the New Forest National Park, there are nearby towns offering a harmonious blend of rural tranquillity and urban convenience. The village of Brockenhurst, approximately six miles away, features a mainline station with direct access to London Waterloo, local shops, restaurants, a primary school, a popular tertiary college, and the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club. The Georgian market town of Lymington, eight miles away, offers a Saturday market and a ferry service to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. New Milton, approximately three miles south, is a bustling town with a variety of independent shops, coffee shops, supermarkets, and professional services, along with a mainline railway station for Bournemouth, Southampton, and London Waterloo. Southampton Airport Parkway (22 miles) and Bournemouth Airport (9 miles) provide quick and easy access to many destinations.
Services
Mains water
Oil heating
Solar Panels
Private Drainage
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 04.06.2024
Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold
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