5 bed detached house for sale

Kings Saltern Road, Lymington SO41

A beautifully appointed elegant, four bedroom detached Victorian home of over 2200 sq ft with the benefit of a south facing private lawned garden and driveway with parking and a large storeroom/garage. The property has the advantage of being located south side of the town centre in a premium location, being close to marinas, sailing clubs and amenities. The property is offered with no forward chain.

The situation

The property sits on the corner of Kings Saltern and Staney Road, a most sought after location to the south of the High Street and within minutes of the marinas and sailing clubs of the Georgian market town of Lymington. This cosmopolitan town also offers diverse shopping facilities, a picturesque harbour and is surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the New Forest National Park. To the north is the New Forest village of Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 which links to the M3 for access to London. There is a branch line train link to Brockenhurst Railway Station (approximately 5.5 miles) which provides a half hourly service to London Waterloo with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes.

The property

The front door opens in to the hallway with stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is to the front of the house with an attractive bay and feature fireplace. The snug provides a cosy additional reception room with understairs storage and a fireplace. From here, there is access to bedroom five which offers ground floor living with a free standing bath and twin aspect. The impressive kitchen offers a range of fitted cupboards and work tops with stone floor, garden views and integrated appliances plus a gas range. Off the kitchen is the useful utility room with rear garden access, plumbing for washing machine and a ground floor cloakroom and shower. The main family room is the heart of the house with twin sky lights, double doors to the garden offering and a fireplace.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to the four bedrooms and a cloakroom. The primary having an ensuite shower room and fitted wardrobes, bedroom two is another double room with fitted wardrobes and a wash hand basin. The family bathroom with bath and shower completes the spacious accommodation.

Grounds & gardens

The property is approached via Stanley Road, providing parking for two cars. A pedestrian access to the side leads to the detached storeroom/garage (no vehicular access) providing ideal storage which has been thoughtfully equipped with a sauna and shower. The south-facing lawned garden is a particular feature of the property, beautifully established with an array of mature plants, shrubs and bushes. A generous patio provides an ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, while also offering a wonderful combination of shade and privacy.

Additional information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band F

EPC: C Current: 74 Potential: 75

Property Construction: Traditional brick & block

Utilities: Mains water & drainage. Mains & solar pv panels electricity.

Heating: Gas central heating

Broadband: Fftc- Fibre-optic cable to the cabinet, then to the property. Ultrafast broadband available with download speeds of up to 10000Mbps (Ofcom)

Parking: Private driveway

Restrictive Covenants: Yes

Planning Permission Granted: Yes, approval for the garage to be made into an annexe in 2021