Squirrels, South Drive, New Milton, BH25 5TN

An impressive and most attractive Victorian residence set in delightful gardens and grounds extending to approximately 4.7 acres.

The property benefits from a swimming pool, hot tub and an excellent range of outbuildings, with access at the end of the lane onto the open forest.

Epr: D Ground Floor Covered Entrance Porch - With pitched tiled roof. Part glazed handmade stained glass front door opening into Entrance Hall - Marble tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Access to all main reception rooms and stairs to first floor.

Drawing Room - Beautiful double aspect drawing room with French doors to the garden and an antique Victorian fire surround with wood burning stove Kitchen/Family/Dining Room - Superb triple aspect, open plan, 'L' shaped area extending the full depth of the house.

The kitchen area is fitted with a range of floor and wall-mounted units, an island unit and built-in appliances including a Bosch oven and Gaggenau steam oven, Gaggenau five ring hob with griddle and extractor over and a Gaggenau microwave with warming drawer under.

There are pull-out pantry units, as well as space for dishwasher and an American style fridge/freezer. Utility Room - Fitted with a range of floor mounted cupboards with worksurface over.

Stainless steel sink with drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and separate WC. Rear door provides access to sun terrace.

Study - Fitted with built-in desk unit with drawers and cupboards under. Range of open shelving. Marble tiled floor with underfloor heating.

First Floor Landing - Double doors giving access to useful storage cupboard. Exposed wooden floor. Doors to: Master Bedroom - Double aspect room with views over the gardens.

Antique Art Deco fireplace with inset wood burning stove and tiled hearth. Exposed wooden floor.

Door to: En-Suite Bathroom - Fitted with suite comprising a steam shower, wash hand basin, wc and heated towel rail. Tiled walls and floor.

Bedroom 2 - Double aspect with views over rear garden and paddocks beyond. Exposed wooden floor. Bedroom 3 - Double aspect room overlooking the front garden. Built-in wardrobes and shelving.

Bedroom 4 - Overlooking front garden. Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Exposed wooden floor.

Family Bathroom - Fitted with a suite comprising a corner bath with shower over, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with drawers under, bidet and wc. Tiled walls and floor. Nb.

The opportunity exists to potentially extend the main property to create additional accommodation and obtain a change of usage for the existing workshop (subject to the necessary planning consents being granted).

The property also benefits from solar water heating and under floor heating to the ground floor.

Grounds and Gardens The property is approached from South Drive via double electric gates and a driveway leading up to the house.

The driveway then continues to the rear of house providing additional parking. The front garden enjoys complete privacy and seclusion with an extensive brick terrace immediately to front of property.

A wooden bridge leads across a brook onto a large area of lawn leading into a lightly wooded area.

Set just behind and to the side of the property is an enclosed swimming pool area with decked surround and pool room incorporating a small changing room.

The rear garden features an extensive decked terrace area immediately to the back of the property with a raised carp pond and a further decked area housing a sunken hot tub.

The majority of the grounds are formed from four well fenced paddocks which benefit from secure perimeter fencing.

Set within the grounds is an all-weather manege with rubber and sports sand surface further benefiting from all-weather flood lighting. Cross country jumps are also located in the paddock.

Outbuildings Stable block comprising four loose boxes. Storage/Hay Barn approached through double doors. Lined and insulated. Range of shelving. Strip lighting.

Interconnecting door to: Tack/Harness Room which is lined and insulated. Shelving. Worktop. Power and strip lighting. Interconnecting door to: Rug/Drying Room which is lined and insulated.

Range of shelving. Electric heating. Strip lighting. Workshop (Suitable garaging) approached through large double doors. Lined and insulated. Side aspect windows. Large central workbench.

Power and strip lighting. Gymnasium which is lined and insulated. Wood flooring. Large mirrors to one wall. Window and strip lighting. Enclosed Kennel/Chicken Coup.

Further large useful parking/storage area.