Swan Green, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43

A unique opportunity to purchase a superb two-bedroom lower ground floor mansion house apartment forming part of a beautifully converted Grade II listed country house in the heart of the New Forest.

Northerwood House is situated in highly the sought-after area of Swan Green on the edge of the village of Lyndhurst and is located only a short walk from the pubs, tearooms, shops and amenities of Lyndhurst village, and the open Forest with its many walks and outdoor pursuits.

The village of Brockenhurst (about 4 miles south) has a mainline rail connection to London Waterloo (journey time approximately 90 minutes). The M27 (Junction 1) is some 3 miles north of the property, connecting through to the M3 at Chilworth for access to London.

Northerwood House is a magnificent Georgian mansion house set at the end of a long private driveway on the edge of the village of Lyndhurst. The property is attributed to Nash the architect and was formally the home of the New Forest District Council, before being skilfully converted by Ashby Renovations to provide a unique development of just seventeen luxury apartments in an elevated and secluded location.

This specific apartment is accessed from the central communal entrance hall with telephone entry system, where a stairwell leads down to the solid wood main entrance door.

The main entrance hall extends both ways, providing access to all the living and bedroom accommodation.

At the far end of the hallway, a door opens into a comfortable sitting/dining room benefitting from a feature fireplace with polished stone surround and hearth and double Sash windows flooding the room with light.

Adjoining the sitting room, is the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units incorporating a breakfast bar, roll top worksurfaces with tiled splash back surrounds and a built-in cooker with AEG gas hob above. Within the kitchen is space and plumbing for an undercounter dishwasher and space for a tall fridge/freezer. The kitchen again enjoys a light and spacious feel courtesy of a large Sash window and further benefits from a slate tiled floor.

The main bedroom is located at the other end of the hallway and offers an excellent size room with double Sash windows, built in wardrobe, en-suite shower room with power force shower and wash basin and a separate WC with wash basin. Both the shower room and separate WC feature slate tiled flooring.

Also set off the hallway is a good size guest bedroom which again features an attractive Sash window, filling the room with light. This bedroom is served by a family bathroom across the hallway comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and slate tiled flooring.

A good size airing cupboard and separate utility cupboard complete the layout.

NB. Please note, the property is located at the front of the building on the lower ground floor. The property does not benefit from views of the communal grounds, but enjoys the shared use of them.

The property is approached via a long private drive flanked by established planting and is set in its own sumptuous, private parkland grounds which are maintained under contract and offer a variety of mature trees, ornamental shrubs, decorative borders and formal lawns that feature a classic parterre garden.

The grounds extend to approximately 6 acres. The property further benefits from a double garage situated in an adjacent block which is accessed off the drive.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Share of Freehold

Term: 250 years from 1st January 2020

Lease term remaining: 245 years

Service charge: £701.00 quarterly

Ground rent: Peppercorn

Energy Performance Rating: Not required as Grade II Listed

Council Tax Band: D

Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainage

Holiday lets are not permitted.

Superfast broadband with speeds of up to 48 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom)

Mobile signal/coverage: No known issues, buyer to check with their provider.