5, Castle Malwood Lodge, Lyndhurst, SO43 7HB

A Grade 2 Listed generous and elegant two-bedroom ground-floor apartment is located within an imposing 19th-century building, historically a hunting lodge for Sir William Harcourt, former Chancellor of the Exchequer.

While the exterior retains its striking period features, the interior has been thoughtfully updated to offer light and airy accommodation, ideal for modern living.

Situated just a stone's throw from the popular village of Minstead, in the heart of the New Forest, this apartment boasts spacious living areas with high ceilings and original leaded windows, allowing ample natural light to flood the space.

The hallway, complete with a storeroom, leads into the drawing room-a true centrepiece of the apartment.

This grand room features a bay window overlooking the grounds, and an electric fireplace with a marble inset and hearth serves as a central focal point.

The kitchen has been beautifully re-fitted by a local supplier, offering a contemporary finish.

It includes ample base and wall units, integrated eye-level double ovens, an induction hob with extractor, a fridge freezer, and space for a washer/dryer, ensuring both style and functionality.

The principal bedroom suite benefits from an en-suite shower room, built-in wardrobes, and a view of the grounds.

The second bedroom, also a generous double, features a walk-in wardrobe and is served by a bathroom with a bath and shower overhead.

In addition, the property also comes with its own garage, that is within a separate block on a separate lease.

Minstead is arguably one of the finest parts of the New Forest National Park, set amidst extensive and picturesque areas of woodland and heathland, a region noted for its equestrian and outdoor pursuits.

Minstead remains an exceptionally popular village, home to a public house 'The Trusty Servant' and the 13th century All Saints Church.

The property lies approximately 3.5 miles North of Lyndhurst and is within easy reach of both the A31 and the M27 for Ringwood (10 miles), Bournemouth/South coast (22 miles), Southampton (13 miles), or Winchester (20 miles).

Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.

Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.