rivercroft undershore road, lymington, hampshire, so41

RIVERCROFT
UNDERSHORE ROAD, LYMINGTON,
HAMPSHIRE, SO41
4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS,
DRAWING ROOM/DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM,
KITCHEN, INTERNAL WORKSHOP/STORE, GARAGE, GARDENS
GUIDE PRICE £895,000
[email protected]
FREEHOLD
01590 677233
www.johndwood.co.uk
Occupying the most superb of elevated riverside settings, affording a panoramic view out over the
upper reaches of the Lymington River, having the backdrop of the Old Town waterfront and Public
Quay. Reputed to have been constructed during the 1950's the property stands in a beautifully well
stocked, mature lawned garden having a fine south westerly aspect that extends to a little over 0.35
acres. Subject to obtaining the appropriate consents the property may offer great potential to be
further developed the property taking advantage of its unsurpassed outlook.
LYMINGTON The Georgian market town Lymington affords a
diverse array of shops and boutiques with the additional benefit of
excellent sailing facilities including two large marinas on the
Lymington River, a number of chandleries and assocaited moorings
on both the river and at Town Quay for visiting yachtsman. Every
Saturday there is a Charter Market which runs the entire length of
the High Street. The town has a branch line rail link to the
neighbouring forest village of Brockenhurst (about 15 minutes)
which is some 5 miles to the north by road, which in turn offers a
mainline rail connection to London/Waterloo (about 90 minutes).
Junction 1 of the M27 lies 12 miles to the north and links with the
M3 for access to London. The New Forest offers many miles of
unspoilt countryside for riding and walking and lies approximately
3 miles to the North of the property.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL Glazed panelled door
with adjacent side panel opening through to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY Tiled floor covering throughout. Fire door
style opening through to:
GARAGE Up-and-over door. Power and light connected. To the
rear of the garage a further panelled door opens to the gardens.
Access to a shallow full-height meter store cupboard.
RECEPTION HALL Exposed Herringbone hardwood block floor
covering with turnaround stairs incorporating a quarter landing
ascending to the first floor, with an overhead skylight. Access to a
deep understairs store cupboard. Further access to:
CLOAKROOM Suite comprised of low-level WC together with a
pedestal wash hand basin. Floor mounted Trianco oil fired boiler
for heating and hot water requirements, together with a
programme control panel. Cloaks hanging area to side. Tiled
floor covering throughout. Space and plumbing for washing
machine and tumble dryer.
DRAWING ROOM/DINING ROOM A fine L-shaped reception
room being naturally well lit, with a dual aspect affording
spectacular vistas across the maintained gardens with the
backdrop of the Lymington River and the old Town Quay.
Hardwood Herringbone wood block floor covering throughout.
Glazed sliding patio doors opening to raised brick edged paved
SEATING TERRACE. Feature cut stone fireplace with projecting
hearth. Two wall light points.
DINING AREA With a fine outlook. Serving hatch through to:
KITCHEN Fitted with a range of Velum effect wood capped store
cabinets to both base and high level with surrounding wood effect
worksurfaces having contrasting tiled relief. One and a quarter
bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with monoblock tap and
space under for washing machine. Space for separate slot-in style
cooker. Pine panelled ceiling. Archway through to:
FAMILY ROOM Pine panelled ceiling. 3 wall light points. A fine
reception room with glazed double doors leading to garden and
seating terrace. Steps to one side ascend to a useful:
INTERNAL WORKSHOP/STORE Providing a useful pantry, with
areas of open display shelving.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Access to overhead roof space with a pull-down
aluminium style ladder. Access to a shelved Airing Cupboard with
pre-lagged hot water cylinder and fitted immersion heater.
BEDROOM 1 A fine dual aspect room affording a fine outlook
down across the river and across the gardens. Fitted with a range
of double store cupboards to one wall with overhead storage.
Vanity unit comprised of a corner wash hand basin with mirrored
relief and adjacent shaver point.
BEDROOM 2 Affording a fine outlook across the gardens with
the backdrop of the river and the old town.
BEDROOM 3 A through room with a river view, fitted with an
extensive range of wardrobe store cupboards to one wall with
further overhead storage. Separate WALK-IN SHOWER
CUBICLE with concealed plumbing and seat to side with glazed
side screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled relief.
BEDROOM 4 Affording an outlook across the upper reach of the
river with the backdrop of the old town.
BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprised of a panelled
bath with shower mixer facility, together with a pedestal wash
hand basin and adjacent shaver point with overhead fluorescent
striplight and low-level WC. Heated chromium towel rail. Tiled
wall covering throughout.
OUTSIDE Approached off the gravelled lane over a tarmacadum
drive which links to the twin integral garages. To the front is an
area of maintained garden encompassing an array of ornamental
spring shrubs, particularly in the form of camellias. Further area of
parking to one side suitable for a boat and/or additional cars. The
gardens associated with the property lay essentially to the south
and west, affording the occupants total privacy and seclusion, with
clearly defined boundaries comprised of distinct tracts of
ornamental evergreen hedge. The waterside gardens features
specimen rose beds with further well-stocked deep ornamental
borders housing a diverse array of specimen shrubs in the form of
some spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas and other unusual
foliage and plants linked by well maintained tracts of lawn, the
whole gently sloping towards the upper reach of the Lymington
River affording a wonderful outlook. Across the plot, the
property enjoys an unobstructed view across the upper reach of
the Lymington River, having the backdrop of the Town Quay.
Adjacent to the property's principal riverside elevation are steps
ascending to a brick edged raised paved seating terrace accessed
from the drawing room with a secondary terrace accessed from
the family room.
FREEHOLD
Guide Price £895,000
Subject to contract
Local Authority: New Forest District Council
Tenure: Freehold
Approximate Gross Internal Area:
1863 sq ft / 173 sq m
Reference: LYM130088
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil fired heating. Mains gas is available in the lane
at head of drive. The services and equipment
remaining with the property have not been
tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are
unable to verify that they are in working order.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS All items usually
denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from
those mentioned specifically in these particulars,
are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS From Lymington, continue down
the High Street bearing left into Gosport Street.
At the mini-roundabout, turn right and continue
over the causeway at the eastern bank of the
Lymington River. Turn right, following the
directional signs for the Isle of Wight Ferry
Terminal. Take the turning off onto the
gravelled access lane on the left hand side, where
the entrance to Rivercroft will be seen at the
head of the lane on the left hand side, the
property enjoying the outlook over the water.
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