Mainstay, 8 Windmill Lane, Ringwood, BH24 2DQ

A beautiful, private & established plot (approximately 0.5 acres), extensive parking/turning and a detached one bedroom annexe (ancillary to the house), are just a few features of this exceptionally stylish, New England style family home, that offers both spacious and versatile accommodation.

Located centrally within its peaceful plot, this impressive property has been enjoyed and tastefully improved by the current owner, who has also acquired planning permission to further extend to the side, adding to both the ground and first floor accommodation (Application No: P/hou/2024/02110).

A breath-taking, galleried entrance hall with natural travertine marble flooring welcomes you and leads to the principal living space.

The ground floor briefly comprises a formal, dual-aspect sitting room, a family room with casement doors from the kitchen/breakfast room, an oak framed orangery overlooking the grounds and a dining room with integrated bar.

The ground floor further comprises a downstairs WC, a separate utility room and ground floor guest bedroom with en-suite, which is currently being used as a gym.

The galleried first floor landing leads to four double bedrooms (three with contemporary style private en-suite shower rooms) and a further walk-in room which could either be used as extra storage or converted into a further bathroom (as the plumbing is all in situ).

This incredible home further benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and a security alarm system.

Le Cabine/Ancillary Annexe: Previously a generous detached double garage and now converted to a very high standard, Le Cabine offers incredibly useful, additional space, with an open plan kitchen/living space with wood panelled walling and log burner, a shower room and spiral staircase that leads up to a loft style bedroom.

The grounds are approaching 0.5 acres and have been carefully designed to offer high levels of privacy and seclusion as well as year round colour and texture.

There is a large, sandstone paved terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining.

This sociable space can be accessed from the orangery and both principal reception rooms with steps down to a well-tended lawn.

Due to central the position within its plot, Mainstay also has a sizeable area of land to the left of the detached double garage, which has been partially cleared and could be used as extra garden, parking or potential space for a garden lodge.

Twin remotely operated gates lead to the gravelled drive that provides extensive parking/turning, leading to the detached garage as well as Le Cabine.

Avon Castle is an exclusive residential area set in the beautiful Avon Valley which borders the charming market town of Ringwood.

Still home to the stunning castle, today Avon Castle is known as an up market private residential area where many of the mid-20th century properties have been replaced with substantial architect designed homes.

The exquisite location is accessed along an established rhododendron-lined drive, offering the feeling of seclusion and privacy, yet is conveniently situated just one and a half miles west of Ringwood with excellent road links.

For the commuter, the easily accessible A338 and A31 provide convenient routes to the larger coastal towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch (approx. 8 miles south), Salisbury (approx.

18 miles north) and via the M27 to Southampton (approx. 17 miles east). London is approximately a two hours drive via the M27 and M3.

Ringwood is a historic market town located on the edge of the New Forest National Park, within a short drive of the coast, Bournemouth and other attractive market towns.

Major roads provide easy access to London, the Jurassic Coast and international airports.

Ringwood town provides an excellent selection of shopping, restaurants and cafes in the original high street and more recently developed quarter, offering the best of both independent businesses and stores including Waitrose, Aga, Hobbs, Gerry Weber, Crew and Joules.

The quality of amenities reflects the prosperity of the area, including a highly rated secondary school and sixth form.

Proximity to extensive forested areas, lakes and coastline provides ready access to a wide range of outdoor pursuits, activities and local facilities including David Lloyd Leisure Centre, New Forest Water Park and Ferndown Golf Club.