Location

The property sits in an exceptional setting within The New Forest National Park enjoying a tucked away position within the village of Minstead. This sought after and highly regarded village is extremely attractive and provides a village shop, church, two pubs and a farm shop and is well renowned as having an active and welcoming community.

Lyndhurst is 3.5 miles away and provides a wider range of amenities whilst the cities of Southampton, Salisbury and Winchester provide all the services expected of a large or historic city. The property is well located for the A31 which links to the M27 for Southampton, Winchester and London beyond and the railway station at Ashurst has a direct service to London Waterloo taking from 1 hour, 35 minutes.

The New Forest National Park is an incredible rural setting which provides some of the finest horse riding in the country as well as numerous opportunities for walking and other rural pursuits. There are numerous attractive villages and the Georgian coastal town of Lymington is renowned for its marina and access to sailing on the Solent.

Description

The Splash is an immaculately presented detached family home occupying a quite idyllic location within manicured grounds in the sought after village of Minstead. During the current ownership a great deal of effort and thought has gone into a refurbishment programme that has absolutely transformed the property resulting in a quite fabulous living environment.

The attention to detail is evident and includes a kitchen/breakfast room with its range of bespoke floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections with worksurfaces over, a large central island is a real focal point with more bespoke units and preparation area, this is open to a dining area which then links through to the sitting room and garden room beyond. The sitting room area is great for formal occasions and comes with bespoke book shelving and cabinetry. This attractive room links seamlessly through to the vaulted orangery/garden room with its roof lantern and wealth of exposed oak woodwork demonstrating the craftsmanship that has gone in to creating this fantastic living space. This room links well with the outside and affords glorious views out across the gardens. The generous family room is a great living space ideal for everyday living and relaxing and there is a study which is perfect for homeworking.

At first floor level there are four bedrooms all superbly presented including a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, the remaining three bedrooms are serviced by a shower room.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via electric gates which open on to a drive which sweeps round to the front of the property providing parking for a number of vehicles. A double garage accompanied by an attached carport is located toward the drive entrance to the left and features a rear door that leads to a separate back room, additionally, there is an individual external door for convenient access. A stair ascends to the first floor room above the garage, equipped with Velux windows this presents a fantastic opportunity to create an annex or additional living space subject to permissions. Adjacent to the garage is a recently constructed, secure boat store, perfect for storing outdoor activity equipment or adventure gear.

The enchanting grounds are a standout feature of this delightful property, thoughtfully designed with expansive lawns and distinct areas of interest. At the rear of the home, a spacious raised paved terrace provides an idyllic setting for outdoor dining while offering picturesque views of the garden. Steps from the terrace lead to a lower patio area adjacent to the orangery, which features a charming timber-framed covered seating space. Doors from the orangery seamlessly connect the indoors to this inviting outdoor retreat, a pathway from the main patio winds its way to the outbuildings at the rear of the property. On one side of the path lies the main lawn, while the other side showcases a beautifully planted section interspersed with additional lawns and a meandering stream that gently flows along the edge of the plot, culminating near a quaint ford.

The grounds are adorned with meticulously planted flowerbeds featuring an array of specimen plants and shrubs, adding vibrant colour and texture. In the elevated far corner, a charming wildlife garden enhances the property’s natural allure. Extending to 0.75 of an acre, the gardens and grounds perfectly complement this stunning home, offering a tranquil and picturesque outdoor haven.