Scholars Retreat, Whately Road, Milford-On-Sea, Hampshire, SO41

A stunning, modern mews style three storey property benefiting from outstanding Solent and Isle of Wight views, with four en-suite bedrooms and first floor sitting room taking full advantage of the panoramic coastal outlook - a 'must view' property to appreciate the unique coastal location





The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Covered front entrance with outside light and front door leads to :

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL - UPVC double glazed sash windows, central heating radiator, ceiling light points, oak effect laminate floor covering, under stair storage space, double door linen cupboard and doors leading to:

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 2 -17'8" (5.38m) maximum measurement into the door recess x 11'7" (3.53m) - UPVC double glazed double opening doors and adjacent side screens overlooking and leading on to the rear garden aspect and outstanding views over the cliff top towards the Isle of Wight, the Needles and Solent, central heating radiators, ceiling light point, tv aerial point, oak effect laminate flooring, double built in wardrobe. Door leading to :

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 6'5" x 5'11" (1.96m x 1.8m) - comprising shower cubicle, wc, wash hand basin, mirrored toiletry cabinet with shaver light point over, tiled flooring, tiled walls, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor, heated towel rail.
From the entrance hall, door to :

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 3 - 14'5" x 12'5" (4.39m x 3.78m) narrowing to 10'10" (3.3m) - UPVC double glazed sash window to the front aspect, central heating radiators, ceiling light point, built in double wardrobe. Door leading to :

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 9'1" (2.77m) maximum measurement into the shower recess x 3'4" (1.02m) - comprising shower, wc, wash hand basin, with mirror and shaver light point over, tiled floors and walls, heated towel rail, extractor, recessed ceiling spotlights.

From the entrance hall, door to :

STUDY - 11'1" x 10'6" - UPVC double glazed sash window and further UPVC double glazed door overlooking and leading on to the rear garden aspect with views over the cliff top towards the Solent and Isle of Wight aspect, oak effect laminate floor covering, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, fitted office furniture to incorporate two work stations with a comprehensive range of base level drawers and storage units, and further matching eye level storage units.

LAUNDRY ROOM - 9'11" (3.02m) maximum measurement into the door recess x 5'11" (1.8m) - comprising single bowl single drainer mixer tap stainless steel sink unit set in a roll top work surface with base cupboard and drawer units below and matching eye level cupboard units over, space and plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, ceiling light point, extractor.

From the entrance hall door to : 

GROUND FLOOR WC - comprising wc, wash hand basin, ceiling light point, extractor, oak effect laminate floor covering, central heating radiator

From the entrance hall, oak stairwell to leading to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with UPVC double glazed sash window to the front aspect, ceiling light point, natural wood flooring, central heating radiators, trap giving access to roof space, double door coats cupboard

From the first floor landing, double opening doors leading to :

SITTING ROOM -  20'9" (6.32m) maximum measurements narrowing to 16'9" x 18'6" (5.11m x 5.64m) - a superbly stylish room enjoying a wonderful ambient atmosphere with UPVC double glazed double opening doors with adjacent side screens leading out on to the good sized covered, timber decked. glass balustraded SUN BALCONY enjoying an outstanding vista towards the entrance of the Solent, Isle of Wight and the Needles. Natural wood flooring, ceiling light points, wall light point, central heating radiator, central feature fireplace with a polished stone effect mantle, surround, hearth and inset electric fire with adjacent gas point, central heating radiators, TV aerial point.

From the first floor landing, double opening doors leading to : 

SNUG/ DINING ROOM - 11'4" x 11'1" - with a UPVC double glazed sash window to the rear aspect, with an outlook towards the Solent and the Needles, natural wood flooring, ceiling light point

From the first floor landing, doors leading to :

KITCHEN/FAMILY/BREAKFAST ROOM - 18'11" x 14'4" (5.77m x 4.37m) - a superbly appointed kitchen comprising one and a half bowl mixer tap sink unit set in a granite effect work surface, four ring NEFF induction hob and extractor over, Miele combination double oven, microwave and warming drawer, space for American style fridge/freezer, two pull out larder racks, integrated Miele dishwasher, central island unit with matching work surface, and further base cupboard and drawer units, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, tv aerial point, concealed in an eye level unit is the wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, space for breakfast table and chairs, double aspect room with UPVC double glazed sash windows

SEPERATE WC - comprising wc, wash hand basin, ceiling light point, extractor, natural wood flooring, central heating radiator.

From the first floor landing, oak stairwell leads to the SECOND FLOOR LANDING with UPVC double glazed sash window, central heating radiator, ceiling light point, laminate flooring, further trap giving access to roof space, and door to:

SECOND FLOOR PRINCIPLE BEDROOM SUITE - 18'5" x 15'2" (5.61m x 4.62m) maximum measurements into door recess - UPVC double glazed double opening doors with matching sidescreens overlooking and leading onto the second good sized SUN BALCONY  providing elevated, extensive views towards the Solent, the Isle of Wight and the Needles, further UPVC double glazed sash window to the front aspect, central heating radiators, ceiling light points, TV aerial point, laminated flooring, two double and one single fitted wardrobes. Door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM - 9'11" x 7'1" (3.02m x 2.16m) into the shower recess narrowing to 4'3" (1.3m) - comprising good sized shower unit, bath with mixer tap shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with shaver light point over and adjacent toiletry cabinet, wc with concealed cistern, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor, fully tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, obscure UPVC double glazed sash window

From the second floor landing, door to:

SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 4 - 11'5" X 11' (3.48m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed sash window to the elevated clifftop, Solent and Needles views, central heating radiator, ceiling light point, TV aerial point, laminate flooring. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 6'4" x 5'9" (1.93m x 1.75m) - comprising shower unit, wc, vanity wash hand basin with mirrored toiletry cabinet and shaver/light point over, fully tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor

OUTSIDE

FRONT - flowerbed borders and an area of lawn, with a paved footpath leading to the front entrance with outside lighting. Brick pavoir approach gives access to the ALLOCATED
PARKING SPACE and double garage

DOUBLE GARAGE - 19'3" x 19'3" (5.87m x 5.87m) - two electrically operated doors, pitched roof, light and power connected

REAR GARDEN - a stunning feature of the property, offering views over the clifftop with the Solent and Needles vista beyond, being beautifully landscaped and maintained, with a good sized area of paved and shingled terrace accessed from ground floor bedroom 2 and the study. Outside lighting, cold water tap, external power points. The remainder of the garden is laid to shaped lawn with well established shrub and colourful flowerbed borders, feature shingle and rock area, further shingled seating areas with brick borders, low picket fencing with pedestrian gate giving access to the land situated to the rear of the properties which is communally owned by Scholars Retreat residents which gives direct private access to the Solent Way Footpath, to Milford-on-Sea and Barton-on-Sea  

EPC RATING: 72C

TENURE: Freehold

MAINTENANCE CHARGES: £1,400 pa

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

DIRECTIONS: From the village green in the centre of Milford-on-Sea village proceed in a westerly direction along the High Street, joining Park Lane immediately after crossing the Danestream bridge. On reaching the clifftop, continue for approximately one mile, where Scholars Retreat will be seen on the left hand side. Turn left into Whatley Road where the gated properties in Scholars Retreat will be seen straight ahead

MILFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Milford on Sea is a thriving coastal village with a comprehensive range of restaurants, pubs and cafes plus a good range of gift and local shops including a greengrocers, butchers and two general stores, plus a medical centre and dental surgery, based around the village green. The Village Green is home to several events during the year, including an Arts & Music Festival, May Fair, Dog Show and Christmas Carol Service, with the Community Centre and the four village churches running busy programmes throughout the year.
Walks can be enjoyed along the Coastal Path towards Barton-on-Sea and Lymington, with stunning views towards the Isle of Wight and the Needles and westwards to Christchurch Bay, Hengistbury Head and the Purbeck Hills beyond or through sheltered woodland in the Milford-on-Sea Pleasure Grounds and Studland Common, both local Nature Reserves, or around Sturt Pond and along Hurst Shingle Bank to Hurst Castle which dates back to Tudor times.
The New Forest National Park is a short drive away, The New Forest became a national park in 2005 and was once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror. It covers an area of 566 square kilometres and is made up of vast tracts of unspoilt woodland, heathland and river valleys where deer, ponies and cattle continue to roam free in its ancient heaths and woodland. Clear rivers and shady groves provide tranquillity and a car-free haven for walking, cycling and horse riding.
The towns of Lymington and New Milton are both approximately 3 miles away, with the larger shopping centres of Bournemouth and Southampton approximately equi-distant, about 18 miles away. National Rail Stations at New Milton and Brockenhurst provide a fast service to London Waterloo, with Bournemouth and Southampton airports easily accessed for domestic and international flights.
and  are two excellent websites providing a wealth of local information and news about the village