The Ridge, Redlynch

A fine country house set in gardens and grounds of circa 1.45 acres with a two bedroom annexe all located on the edge of the New Forest

The Property
Set in stunning gardens and grounds of circa 1.45 acres and constructed from brick with a clay tiled roof Redlynch Lodge is approached from the road via a gravel drive which leads up to the front and side of the house. Offering a tremendous country lifestyle the property is a significant village house with the addition of a large two bedroom annexe suitable for a number of uses.
Located in the popular village of Redlynch on the north western edge of the New Forest this wonderful family home has undergone a comprehensive program of refurbishment offering an eclectic mixture of modern meets traditional design and in doing so maintaining large proportions and many of the original period features such as high skirting boards and ceilings and sash windows with working shutters.
Large windows are located throughout the house and ensure that the property is light and airy. The ground floor has two receptions to the front of the property both with working fires and timber floors. The wonderful ‘cooks’ kitchen is located to the rear of the property and has plenty of storage with above and below counter storage with inset appliances. A large island provides excellent food preparation space on the polished granite worktop, a separate counter has an inset gas hob. The kitchen is stunning and located within a large living space incorporating space for a kitchen table and for sitting soft, glazed doors lead out to paved terrace and the garden beyond. The ground floor is completed by a boot room, garden room, possible gun room and a WC.
Upstairs there are three double rooms all of which have their own bathrooms and the principal of which enjoys its own dressing room. As one might hope with a house like this, there is a large cellar which houses the boiler and good storage space perhaps for wine!

The Annexe
Attached to the main house is a very well presented two story brick and tile cottage which has been used as spill over accommodation for the main house and for short term lets. The Annexe is a real feature and currently houses a laundry room, study, bedroom, well appointed kitchen, and a large sitting room with space for a dining table and a lovely bay window with views out to the garden.
Upstairs there are two gorgeous double bedrooms both with their own bathrooms.

Outside
The property is approached from the road via its own gated gravel drive which leads to the front of the house, the annexe and to a single garage. There is a very attractive front garden which is laid mainly to lawn and is mainly bordered by flower beds and mature trees. The property sits relatively centrally within its plot and the gardens and terraced areas surround the house. The lower gardens are orientated to the south east and are compartmentalised to include a landscaped circular lawn below the kitchen with decked entertaining area, a pedestrian gate leads through to a large rectangular lawn possibly large enough for a tennis court. A large wooded area perfect for exploring is the site of a former clay pit and has a selection of mature trees.

Location
Situated on the outskirts of the north western edge of the New Forest the villages of Redlynch, Lover and Downton offer a friendly community atmosphere with several day to day amenities, with the nearby Cathedral City of Salisbury and city of Southampton offering a wide range of shopping and leisure options. There are a number of well regarded state schools in the area including, Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools in Salisbury and . Independent schools include Forres Sandle Manor School, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chaffyn Grove, Godolphin, and King Edward VI, Southampton. Rail links to London are from Salisbury to Waterloo (1hr 30mins) Southampton and Bournemouth airports are within roughly 40 minutes away.