SOPLEY, BH23 7AU BH23 HAMPSHIRE SOPLEY, Morden House Morden

DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From our office in Christchurch proceed to the top of the High Street and turn right along the dual carriageway. At the next roundabout turn left onto Stony Lane, continue through Burton and follow the road to the left after Winkton. Follow the road and upon reaching the Woolpack Public House, continue straight ahead, turn left and almost immediately left again where it is signposted to the Church and Sopley Mill Restaurant. The property can be found on the right hand side a short way down the lane.

DESCRIPTION: Morden Househas been part of the Sopley Estate since 1868 when it was bought by the Kemp Welch family. The present house was built and occupied by Mr Hubert Kemp Welch at the beginning of the last century and was inherited by his nephew, Sir Simon Benton Jones in 1963. The house has been the subject of a sympathetic and comprehensive restoration programme in recent years. This includes re- roofing, re-wiring, re-plumbing, the installation of a large conservatory, beautifully fitted kitchen, well-appointed bathrooms with complete redecoration throughout. Great attention has been paid to the detail and to retaining the integrity of this lovely Edwardian family home. There is cornicing throughout, a staircase which would have originally used by the Servants of the house, ten fireplaces as well as oil fired central heating with original cast iron radiators.

SERVICES: Mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is a larger than average oil storage tank to provide oil for the central heating system. We would emphasise that none of the services or equipment referred to in these particulars have been tested.

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VIEWING: By appointment through our office at 12 Castle Street, Christchurch – 01202-474847 or Denisons Jackson, The Yatch House, The Quay, - 01590-674411.

Christchurch Office Lymington Office Mayfair Office 12 Castle Street The Yacht House, The Quay Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street Christchurch BH23 1DT Lymington Hampshire SO41 3AS LONDON W1U 3JT Tel: 01202 484748 Tel: 01590 674411 Tel: 0870 112 7099 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: denisons.com Web: denionsjackson.com Web: mayfairoffice.co.uk Denison of Christchurch and Denisons Jackson, for themselves and for the Vendors or lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that these particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a Contract. No person in the employment of Denisons of Christchurch and Denisons Jackson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Morden House, Sopley, Hampshire BH23 7AU For Sale Freehold A six bedroomed detached residence forming part of the Sopley SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Estate. The house has been the subject of a sympathetic and comprehensive restoration programme in recent years to create • Entrance Hall • Attic room a truly stunning family home. Set in some 3 acres of delightful • Drawing Room • Cellar gardens and paddock with small stable, the property also has • Dining Room • Cloakroom a heated outdoor swimming pool and fronts the Avon River. A • Study • Utility, flower and boiler room viewing is strongly recommended. • Large Conservatory • Delightful garden and grounds • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Heated swimming pool SITUATION: Morden House enjoys a delightfully secluded setting with • Three first floor bedrooms • Paddock and stables grounds running down to the River Avon within the sought after village of Sopley. The village is a designated conservation area which lies in • Three first floor bathrooms • Further outbuildings the Avon Valley between the towns of Christchurch to the south and • Three second floor bedrooms • Grounds of approximately 3 acres the market town of to the north. The village itself offers some • Two second floor bathrooms • Direct access to the River Avon useful local amenities including the Woolpack Public House, a post office and stores, a church and Sopley Mill Restaurant. There are an excellent range of facilities available at Christchurch (3 miles) and Bournemouth (6 miles) including regular train services to London Waterloo (2 hours approximately.) There are excellent sporting and leisure facilities within the area including horse riding and walking in the ; golf at Burley, Ferndown and Broadstone; sailing from Lymington, Christchurch and Poole Harbour. From Poole there are Ferry services to the Channel Islands, France and Spain. Bournemouth International Airport is within easy driving distance.

The accommodation is shown on the accompanying floor plans. It comprises:

Front door leads to the Large Reception Hall with wrought iron central staircase leading to the first floor. Cloakroom with w.c. and wash basin. Drawing Room. Fireplace with log burner and double doors to the Conservatory. Boarded floor. Dining Room, Fireplace and double doors to the Conservatory. Boarded floor. Study. Fireplace and double doors opening onto the veranda. Boarded floor. Conservatory. With double doors from both the drawing room and dining room. Doors leading out to the garden. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. A beautifully fitted kitchen with four oven oil-fired Aga with electric module. Range of

cupboard and drawer units. Ample space for dining and entertaining. Door to Side Entrance Hall with door to the Flower Room and return door to the hall. Boiler Room and Utility Room. Stairs to a Cellar.

FIRST FLOOR: The staircase leads to light airy Landing. There are Three Bedrooms with the Master Bedroom affording a beautiful En- Suite Bathroom, Dressing Room and Balcony with wrought iron railings overlooking the garden and grounds. Bedroom Two has a large En-Suite Bathroom. Bedroom Three and Family Bathroom.

SECOND FLOOR: The staircase leads to a Landing with a further Three Bedrooms. Bedroom Four has an En-Suite Bathroom with feature exposed brickwork. Further Family Bathroom and an Attic Room.

OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a gravelled driveway lined by an attractive laurel hedge. This continues round a grass turning circle with a fine cedar tree and then branches off to the Double Garage. There are also further brick built Outbuildings, a Paddock, a Small Stable and a concealed triple size oil storage tank which is concealed out of view.

The garden is laid mainly to lawn with a number of mature trees. The western boundary is formed by the River Avon providing a wonderful setting and from the grounds there are far reaching views over the river and across the water meadows towards St Catherines Hill. Beyond the southern boundary is the historic church of St Michael and All Angels which can be seen from parts of the house and garden. The property enjoys a Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool which is easy to maintain having a motorised pool cover and boiler room which is house separately adjoined to a Large Summerhouse in the grounds. Steps down to the river bank allow access to a unique decked area which offers a beautiful river backdrop for entertaining, The garden enjoys complete privacy and seclusion and extends in total to approximately three acres.