5 bedroom detached house for sale

A turn of the century restored farmhouse situated in Internationally acclaimed gardens which are open for the National garden scheme alongside a thriving nursery. The property offers versatile accommodation providing either a five bedroom house or a property with annexe.

Entrance hall, reception hall, lounge, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, first floor landing, master bedroom, two further bedrooms and bathroom. Annexe: Hallway, sitting room, kitchen, conservatory, cloakroom, two first floor bedrooms and bathroom. Outside: Nursery, outbuildings, derelict farm buildings.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From the EAST (M27): Exit at Junction 1 and follow the A337 through Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington and Everton. Apple Court is located at Downton on the A337 (please look for the brown signpost). Take a right hand turn into Hordle Lane, which is located at the crossroad opposite the Royal Oak pub. Apple Court is a quarter of a mile along Hordle Lane on the right hand side. FROM the WEST (A31): Exit at Ringwood and follow the A3347 through Sopley to Christchurch. At the roundabout take first exit (A35) and follow for a mile to another roundabout, Sainsbury is on your left. Go staight across at the roundabout picking up the A337. Follow A337 through Highcliffe and New Milton, heading for Lymington. You will enter Downton. Take the left hand turn into Hordle Lane opposite the Royal Oak pub (please look for the brown signpost). Apple Court is a quarter of a mile along Hordle Lane on the right hand side.

A turn of the century restored farmhouse situated in one of Hampshire's loveliest gardens and nursery. The gardens at Apple Court were created in 1988 by Roger Grounds and Diana Grenfell and consist of numerous different themed areas, along with a sales area for the thriving nursery which specialises in rare and unusual plants. There are also various outbuildings and barns along with a large customer car park to the rear.

This is a charming and quite unique detached property with interconnecting annexe fronting magnificent internationally renowned walled gardens. Originally a Victorian apple store for Yeatton House which lies to the south, Apple Court was converted into a home sometime during the 1960's. Having versatile accommodation it can be either a very comfortable five bedroomed house or a property with annexe, the self contained and interconnecting cottage was added circa 1997. The gardens, arguably one of Hampshire's finest, contain many rare and unusual plants. They have evolved over the years into the present interlocking design seen today, which have been featured in several magazines and are open for the National Garden scheme. In all the grounds extend to approximately three acres.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL: (All measurements are approximate)

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL: Door to:

SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL: Stairs to first floor landing and accommodation. Doors to all downstairs accommodation including door to:

LOUNGE: 19'10" x 16'3" (6.05m x 4.95m) Beamed ceiling. Dual aspect room with windows to both front and rear and with further double doors to the front. Open fireplace.

CLOAKROOM: Matching suite comprising low level w.c. and wash hand basin.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 16'1" x 14'2" (4.9m x 4.3m) Triple aspect room with windows to front, rear and side. Full range of base and drawer units with matching wall mounted units over. Sink and drainer unit inset to worksurface. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Additional space for range style cooker. Space for fridge/freezer. Connecting door to:

COTTAGE/ANNEXE:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Stairs to first floor accommodation. Doors to all ground floor accommodation including door to:

SITTING ROOM: 17'4" x 12'9" (5.28m x 3.89) Bay window to front. Open fireplace.

KITCHEN: 10'5" x 7' (3.2m x 2.1m) Full range of base and drawer units, sink and drainer unit inset to worksurface. Full range of kitchen appliances.

CONSERVATORY: 13'8" x 9' (4.17m x 2.74m) Overlooking the private garden.

CLOAKROOM: Matching suite comprising low level w.c. and wash hand basin.

Stairs from the Entrance Hall in the main house provides access to the:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:

MASTER BEDROOM:17'2" x 14'6" (5.23m x 4.42m) Views over the garden. Connecting door to cottage/annexe.

BEDROOM TWO: 15'2" x 9'10" (4.62m x 3m) Views over the garden.

BEDROOM THREE: 9'9" x 8'3" (2.97m x 2.51m) Views over the garden.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Matching suite comprising low level w.c., wash hand basin, whirlpool bath and walk-in shower cubicle.

Stairs from the Entrance Hall in the Cottage/Annexe provide access to the:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:

COTTAGE/ANNEXE BEDROOM ONE: 13'10" x 10'5" (4.22m x 3.18m) Views over the gardens.

COTTAGE/ANNEXE BEDROOM TWO: 13'7" x 7'2" (4.14m x 2.18m) Views over the gardens.

COTTAGE/ANNEXE BATHROOM: Low level w.c., wash hand basin, panelled bath and airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE:

GROUNDS AND NURSERY: The house 'Apple Court' was originally the apple store of nearby Yeatton House. In 1950 the apple store was converted into a squash court and then in the 1960's it was subsequently converted into a residence, hence its name. The gardens were created in 1988 in the then abandoned walled kitchen garden and extend to approximately one acre of rich and loamy soil, approximately 10m above sea level.

The design of the garden forms a break against the coastal winds, the sea being less than a mile away. It has been segmented into areas, each giving a different visual effect and creating appropriate microclimate for plants in each particular area. The overall effect is a garden in which different areas succeed each other, through the year. The grounds also contain Cottage and Japanese gardens, the latter containing a large Koi carp pond. There are various walks, borders, walls, seats and features. The adjoining nurseries and sales room extend to just over one acre and currently specialises in the sale and export of rare plants.

There is a covered cultivation area, a walled courtyard, gardeners office and workshop, a large car parking area and a range of derelict farm buildings, ideal for conversion into residential/holiday accommodation (subject to planning permission).

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE RATING: Current: D58  Potential D61

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