Location

Approached towards the end of Cowes Lane, Manderley occupies a superb position within one of the most sought after roads in Warsash. The prestigious Hook Park Estate is situated on the edge of Warsash with the foreshore of the River Hamble, the nature reserve and a myriad of footpaths. The village of Warsash lies on the bank of the River Hamble and is an attractive residential and yachting centre with links to Hamble village via a ferry for pedestrians and cyclists. The centres of Southampton and Portsmouth are approximately 9 and 16 miles away respectively, with Junction 9 of the M27 approximately 3½ miles linking to the M3 for London.

Description

Manderley is an attractive family home offering well balanced accommodation including a large reception hall with wooden floors, exposed ceiling timbers and an attractive oak stair case giving a character feel. The large kitchen/breakfast room offers some great space and includes a range of floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections with worksurfaces over, a corner pantry/utility makes for a practical set up. In terms of formal reception spaces there is the principal sitting room which is a generous double aspect room with views out over the side and rear garden, this room links through to a snug/library which offers a quiet space. A separate study provides a good space for home working and a dining room located toward the rear of the property is a great space for formal entertaining with views out of the lawned garden and swimming pool.

At first floor level there are a total of five bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en suite. The four remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom. A number of the bedrooms enjoy views out over the Solent.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravel drive which provides plenty of off-street parking as well as access to the double garage. The gardens at the front are well screened giving a good degree of privacy. The majority of the grounds lie to the rear of the property and include a large terrace and swimming pool area which is a great space for recreation and entertaining. There is a good open expanse of lawn which runs down to the hedgerow boundary and gives a real vista over the grounds. The boundaries are well established providing a good degree of interest throughout the year as well as privacy. A summer house at the far end of the garden provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the stunning setting. The grounds extend in all to 0.53 acres.