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Available to the market with No Forward Chain - A spacious,
second floor apartment benefitting from stunning views across the
well-maintained communal grounds and gardens. The property is
situated just a stone‘s throw away from the popular village of
Minstead, in the heart of the New Forest.
THE SITUATION
Located in Minstead, one of the New Forest National Park’s most
sought after villages. Minstead has a vibrant community, a village
shop, a village hall, a pub (The Trusty Servant), and a Norman
church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a
network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.
Lyndhurst is approximately a seven minute drive away and is the
largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist
location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés,
restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city
which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many
attractions. The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester
have a wide selection of well-respected private schools along with
several others across the Dorset border. Communications are
excellent with east and west access to the M27 and M3 within easy
reach and Southampton Parkway station giving a link to London
Waterloo within an hour and ten minutes. The coastal resort town of
Bournemouth is also only a short drive away.
THE PROPERTY
Originally built in 1885, Castle Malwood Lodge was a hunting
lodge for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir William Harcourt. The
exterior of the property boasts its period features but now offers
light and airy accommodation ideal for modern day living.
This one-bedroom apartment offers spacious accommodation,
featuring a large living area which enjoys elevated views over the
grounds and gardens to the side of the property. The separate
kitchen is fitted with modern units with worktops over
incorporating a sink and an integrated oven with electric hob,
there is also space and plumbing for a washing machine and full
height fridgefreezer.
In addition, the well-proportioned double bedroom benefits from
a range of built in drawers and a walk-in wardrobe cupboard. The
three-piece suite bathroom comprises a bath with shower over.
GROUNDS & GARDENS
The grounds surrounding this stunning former country house are
truly worthy of its original status, extending to approximately
three acres in total and comprising areas of beautifully manicured
lawns and established woodland, with direct forest access to the
rear.
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