Castle Hill Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4HG

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This impressive country residence was built in 1898 by Arthur Clough and his wife Eleanor Freshfield who created a truly striking country residence. The property sits within a secluded plot of roughly 26 acres and enjoys magnificent gardens and grounds with some extremely rare specimens of planting and protected woodland. Located within Burley which is one of the most desirable villages within The New Forest National Park and is excellently located for the commuter with easy access to main roads and motorway links. The comprehensive accommodation is spread over three wings of the main house as well as two further cottages located in the stunning grounds. The accommodation is exceptionally versatile and lends itself as potential for commercial use, such as a hotel, care home, school or suchlike, subject to the relevant planning consents and change of use. There is scope also to extend the property further and if you were to extend the property by a third you could potentially house 80 people for a care home. The main house currently is approximately 8,800 sq ft and consists of impressive and generous ground floor living and entertaining space with a total of seven receptions rooms as well as nine double bedrooms, five of which boast en-suite bathrooms and a further five family bathrooms. There are two further three bedroom cottages, ideal for those that require ancillary accommodation, or ideal for holiday lets, or suchlike. Put together the accommodation is approximately 12,000 square feet in total. This fabulous country house was restored by the present owners who retained its character and it oozes in character and charm and enjoys many character features such as fireplaces, large sash windows, panelling, high ceilings and oak flooring.

There is a pathway leading to the lower woodland which is home to some very rare flowers and plants including one particularly attractive deep red, rhododendron which has been named after the property. Beyond the woodland there is also 10 acres of open fields which are ideal for grazing and has a private access off the main road through Burley.

Situation In the heart of the New Forest National Park, this property is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Burley. Burley itself has a variety of day to day amenities including village pubs, shops and gourmet restaurants. Burley is also well established for pleasure pursuits including fishing, shooting, riding and walking as well as having its own golf course. Ringwood is within 5 miles of the property which offers further conveniences such as a Waitrose, David Lloyd Health Club and an abundance of boutique shops. Being only a couple of miles to the A31 the location of this property also offers fantastic commuting links by road, rail or with local airports. Within easy reach there is also several outstanding schools either day, or boarding, which include Canford, Bryanston, Walhampton and Forres Sandle Manor.

Summary of Accommodation Main House Ground Floor Entrance Hall * Drawing Room * Dining Room * Sitting Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Utility Room * Lift Providing Access To First Floor * Second Sitting Room * Second Kitchen * Art Studio * Downstairs Cloakroom * Boot Room First Floor Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom * Eight Further Double Bedrooms *Four Further En-suite Bathrooms * Five Further Family Bathrooms * Preliminary details Office* Play Room

The accommodation is accessed through its feature is a beautiful marble fireplace with slate which adds to the versatility offered throughout. On property has a total of four staircases and a lift for Cottage original oak door leading into the striking and inset which is fully functional. The dual aspect the first floor of the property there is a generous easy access between the ground floor and first Ground Floor grand entrance hall. The entrance hall boasts a dining room has al delightful bay window providing master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The floor. A galleried landing and glass study also gives Entrance Hall * Sitting Room * Kitchen/Breakfast galleried landing and impressive floor to ceiling views over the north wing patio and a glazed door master bedroom also has double doors opening beautiful views over the front of the property. Room * Downstairs Cloakroom * Three Bedrooms windows allowing in floods of light and creating a leads to the rear garden. The dining room boasts onto a balcony with stunning views of the extensive * Family Bathroom spacious and welcoming feel as soon as you enter plentiful character as it is completely panelled with grounds and enjoying a southerly facing aspect. Outside the property. The drawing room is accessed off the a large, fully operational fireplace. The main The first floor also benefits from eight bedrooms, This property has approximately 26 impressive Stables main entrance hall through folding panel doors kitchen/breakfast room is centred on the ever all of which are double proportioned. Four of these acres of completely private and secluded grounds. Ground Floor and is ideal for entertaining measuring essential brick encased ‘AGA’ offering dining and bedrooms boast en-suite bathrooms. To the west To the rear of the property there is a large patio Sitting Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * approximately 28ft x 26ft. Light floods this room seating space on one side. From here doors lead wing of the property there is an office, art studio, area ideal for entertaining as well as an heated Downstairs Cloakroom * Family Bathroom * Three through the three sets of French doors open out from the kitchen to the rear patio area. There is a play room and two shower rooms which have outdoor swimming pool and a lawned area. The Bedrooms into the beautiful rear gardens. This room’s central second kitchen in the north wing of this property access directly to the outdoor swimming pool. The rear of the property is completely south facing.

Directions – Summary of Features Take the M27 west towards Bournemouth and The Extensive Country Residence * Approximately New Forest. Continue onto the A31 towards 12,000 sq ft of accommodation * Total of 15 Ringwood. Exit at the ‘Burley’ junction of the A31. bedrooms and 12 bathrooms * Two self-contained Take the first exit at the roundabout. At the ‘T’ cottages with private walled gardens * Scopre for junction turn right. Continue towards burley village further extension subject to planning consents and centre. Shortly after the “please drive carefully scope for commercial use subject to the relevant through the village” sign there is a right hand turn consents * 26 acres of secluded, mature grounds onto a gravel lane. Take this turning and continue * 10 acres of open fields suitable for grazing with along Castle Hill Lane. At the top of Castle Hill a separate entrance from the main road * Lane, bare left and the entrance to the property will Beautiful character features throughout * be a short distance on your right. Immaculate presentation throughout * incredibly versatile living accommodation * Light and airy * Woodland gardens which are home to special and rare flowering Rhododendrons * Outdoor heated swimming pool *

General Information Council Tax Band – New Forest District Council Council Tax Band – H Oil fired central heating, mains metered water, mains electricity, private drainage

Hamilton Parker Buckingham wish to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide. Room sizes are approximate and rounded therefore they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services or appliances. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars.

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