Picket Hill, Ringwood, BH24 3HH

Property Details: - Type: Country house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Hearnes Estate Agents - Ringwood Phone: 01425 292928

<p>An idyllic location within the New Forest National Park, extensive, spacious and flexible accommodation and no onward chain, are just a few features of this magnificent country residence that nestles within peaceful & private grounds of around 3.5 acres.</p><p><br/></p><p>This impressive, flexible and stylish home is perfect for anyone wanting an imposing property that can generate an income from letting/Air B n B, anyone who needs office space and works from home, as well as ancillary accommodation.</p><p> </p><p>The main house has been extensively & sympathetically improved by the current owners, creating a fabulous period home, blending its many period features with a creative, modern twist</p><p>.</p><p>There are five spacious first floor bedrooms, the master with a private dressing room and luxurious 5-piece en-suite, a well-positioned laundry room, two further en-suites and a family shower room.</p><p><br/></p><p>The ground floor comprises a welcoming reception hall, three further reception rooms (two overlooking the grounds to the rear) a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining room and a utility room.</p><p><br/></p><p>The kitchen/dining room enjoys a dual aspect and is very much in keeping with the age of the property. It has been carefully designed to make the very best use of the space on offer. It is fitted in a range of cream shaker style units with solid granite worktops, integrated appliances and an Aga.</p><p><br/></p><p>This incredible property further benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, a security alarm system and is being offered with no forward chain. </p><p><br/></p><p>Outside Outbuildings: Annexe 3 (previously a double garage) This useful converted garage would make a great Air B n B or AST rental, comprising an open plan kitchen/living room with shower room and first floor bedroom.</p><p><br/></p><p>Annexe 2: Is a detached office use complex which has been stylishly improved, insulated & double glazed, with a modern kitchen area & WC, Open office space and further office/store.</p><p><br/></p><p>Annexe 3: Has permission passed as ancillary accommodation (cannot be sub let, but a member of the family can live here). This incredible, timber-clad building has been meticulously planned and expertly constructed to a very high standard, offering both contemporary & spacious accommodation. There are three double bedrooms, two sleek, modern bath/shower rooms and a stunning open plan kitchen/dining/living space that opens out (via a set of bi-fold doors) onto a private garden.</p><p><br/></p><p>The grounds total around 3.5 acres in all, comprising a paddock/stabling, well-tended formal lawns and a tennis court. There is a gate from the grounds out into the forest. A large terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining wraps around the side from the rear. Remotely operated gates open into a large, gravelled drive, that sweeps around to the front of the property with an established central island and annexe 3. A five-bar gate and extension to the drive leads to annexes 1 & 2 and further gates back out onto the road.</p><p><br/></p><p>Local Authority: New Forest</p><p> Council Tax Band: H </p><p>Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Rating D</p><br/><br/>Features<ul><li>En-suite</li><li>Full Double Glazing </li><li>Double Bedrooms</li><li>Large Gardens</li><li>Garage</li><li>Central Heating</li><li>Driveway</li><li>Electricity</li><li>Water</li><li>Back Garden</li></ul>