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Charles Powell Estate Agents
Suite 14, Chatmohr Estate, Crawley Hill, Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6AP
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Full Details for 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Romsey, SO51 :

A substantial split level country residence set within a picturesque rural setting adjoining attractive countryside within 3 .75 acres.

Owners Comments
“This has been a wonderful setting for our children to grow up. The gardens have been large enough for them to play, the pets to roam and for my daughter to keep her horses. Even the school bus stops outside the house!”

“Willow Ridge offers someone the potential to have their dream home, it offers scope to suit a family’s needs including paddocks, large gardens, tennis court, swimming pool ad a high degree of privacy.”

Introduction
Willow Ridge offers a fabulous opportunity to improve the existing dwelling or provide a replacement residence having previously been granted for a stunning contemporary home in excess of 5000 sq.ft. The setting is idyllic, set back from a quiet country lane in the sought after village of Plaitford on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border amidst open farmland and countryside. The gardens comprise rolling formal lawns, an orchard, hard court tennis court and a well drained two acre paddock with two stables, tack room and large workshop. The paddocks benefit from a separate vehicular access away from the property off Flowers Lane. The accommodation is impressive although requires modernisation and is complimented by a fully enclosed heated swimming pool , 30ft in length, and a split level sitting room in excess of 31ft.

Description
Internally, the property requires refurbishment but offers generous floor space and much versatility in its usage. The main entrance opens into the dining room which provides access to the kitchen, utility room, inner hall and double glazed doors to the exceptional living room over 31ft in length. The sitting room features a stone open fireplace and views to the swimming pool. The hallway provides access to the four bedrooms, the master enjoying a dressing area and ensuite bathroom with the three further bedrooms serviced by the family bathroom. Adjacent to the utility room is an integral shower room and there is also a boiler room with a Grant 70-90 oil fired boiler and also housing the circulation and filtration plant for the swimming pool. Fully enclosed, with double glazed walls and polycarbonate roof the swimming pool is 30ft x 15ft and 9ft deep.

Outside
The property is approached via wrought iron double gates with a gravelled entrance drive to the large parking area fronting the double garage which has twin remote doors and a courtesy door to the rear of the bungalow. The property enjoys rolling lawns to each side studded with fruit trees and shrubs and enclosed by varied mature hedgerow. On one side is a lawned area with shrub borders leading to an open area, hosting a tarmacadam tennis court. The lawns sweep around the property encompassing the enclosed swimming pool leading to the rear. A gate leads to the two acre paddock with stunning views across open countryside. A separate driveway from the country lane provides access to the newly constructed stable block and paddocks, ideal for maintaining privacy within the bungalow. The stable blocks were constructed in 2008 with slate tiled roof and comprise two stables, a tack room and a large workshop/storage area with generous hard standing.

Location

Plaitford is a sought after village positioned on the Northern fringes of the New Forest National Park. It boasts a church, village hall, public house amongst other local amenities. It is approximately 20 minutes’ drive to Southampton, the cathedral city of Salisbury and half hour’s drive to Winchester. It a short distance from the M27 motorway providing excellent access to the South coast and London via the M3. The local market town of Romsey provides a range of amenities including healthcare, supermarkets, leisure centre, other general shopping and excellent choice of schooling.

Agents Notes
Planning consent was granted in 2009 for a substantial contemporary replacement dwelling. The property is served by oil fired heating and private drainage.

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