4. 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Christchurch, BH23

4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Christchurch, BH23

Mudeford, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23

£1,995,000

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Denisons Christchurch
12 Castle Street, Christchurch, Christchurch,
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01202 484748

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Built at the turn of the century Willow Lodge is a Grade II listed property set, in grounds that run down to the harbour's edge. Throughout the property there are many fine original features such as high ceilings, sash windows and original panelled internal doors. The accommodation is highlighted with period detailing, such as cornicing and picture rails. Over the years the property has been carefully modernised, taking particular care and attention to the detail, such as cast iron radiators, hand crafted fireplaces and bespoke furniture. Willow Lodge enjoys a fabulous position on the edge of Mudeford Harbour, where an abundance of Water sports can be enjoyed.

Description
Built at the turn of the century Willow Lodge is a Grade II listed property, set in grounds that run down to the harbour's edge. A gated entrance gives access to the front where there is parking for a number of vehicles, stone steps lead up to an impressive portico entrance which has a pair of glazed doors with bespoke French handcrafted wrought iron screens and original shutters. The doors open onto a spacious reception hall with Travertine stone flooring. Throughout the property there are many fine original features such as high ceilings, sash windows and original panelled internal doors. The accommodation is highlighted with period detailing, such as cornicing and picture rails. Over the years the property has been carefully modernised, taking particular care and attention to the detail, such as cast iron radiators, hand crafted fireplaces and bespoke furniture.

Accommodation
On the ground floor, to the right of the hallway is a large study, which has a fireplace and parquet flooring. To the back of the house and on the south elevation are the two principal rooms: the drawing room/dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. These both enjoy magnificent views over the gardens and lawns and onto the Christchurch Harbour and the views beyond to Hengistbury Head, the Sandspit at Mudeford and the beach huts. The drawing room/dining room also features parquet flooring, a beautiful working fireplace, with stone surround and period style window seating.The Kitchen/breakfast room has two pairs of glazed full-height doors with original shuttering, which open back onto a raised, wisteria-covered verandah, with ornate leaded canopy roof. The kitchen includes a range cooker and a comprehensive range of hand painted cupboards, which we understand have been imported from France. The cupboards have integrated appliances, including a fridge and dishwasher and marble worktops. A hand-crafted, hand-painted kitchen island unit incorporates pull-out fridge drawers, deep storage drawers and wine racks. Underfloor heating.Off the hallway there is a cloakroom with French marble washstand and traditional Edwardian style sanitary ware. The utility room has space for a full range of appliances, incorporating classic butler's sink set into the Granite worktop. A door leads down to a dry cellar, consisting of three good-sized rooms with external windows, one of which is currently used as storage for kayaks.Continuing on the ground floor, at the other end of the hallway, a turning staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation. The master bedroom is a fabulous suite with painted original boards, hand-crafted fitted wardrobes, plus a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with spacious shower, French marble-topped washstand with double basin. The Master suite has a beautiful, large, sunny semi-circular tiled balcony with stunning views. The second bedroom has similar views and features an old fireplace with original painted boards. There are two further double bedrooms. A luxury family bathroom, featuring a slipper bathtub, decorated with dramatic painted marble effect and free standing taps, painted boards, French marble-topped washstand, traditional Edwardian-style sanitary ware and a separate walk-in shower.

Garden and Grounds
Gardens and GroundsTo the front of the property, there is a stone chipped driveway, providing off road parking behind private gates. The rear gardens are a particular attractive feature to this property and are mostly laid to lawn with well-established mature shrub and tree borders, providing considerable privacy. Down some steps from the rear verandah is a stone patio area providing a lovely area for outside entertaining, stone steps then lead down onto the lawned area. The extensive lawned garden runs down to a further kitchen garden area, where there is a wendy house, greenhouse and two sheds, and an area beyond a stone wall, which is reached over a bridge and is situated by a sheltered inlet off the Mudeford Harbour where a small boat can be kept.

Situation
This exceptional period house occupies a sought after position on the banks of Mudeford Harbour and the house offers a combination of classic country house style with French chic and contemporary luxury living and is ideal for people who wish to enjoy waterside living with both, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and the lovely sandy beaches of Mudeford across the way. The picturesque and historic town of Christchurch is nearby with a railway station and an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs, along with a lively events calendar including regular markets and festivals.Mudeford is also well positioned between the beautiful New Forest National Park and Bournemouth with its miles of sandy beaches, thriving shopping centre and popular grammar schools.

Services
We unnderstand that all main services are connected to the property

Directions
From the centre of Christchurch head east along the Christchurch bypass. Upon reaching the first round about take the third exit onto the B3059. At the next roundabout proceed straight ahead into Stanpit. Follow this road for approximatley one mile, passing the Cricket Pitch on the left and shortly after the property will be found on the right hand side.

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