Quay Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41

Located on the Quayside in central Lymington, a beautiful Grade II Listed property with views over Lymington River. The house, whilst needing modernisation, offers superb and flexible accommodation that is set out over three floors.

The front door opens onto a short hallway which passes the study, to a centralised reception hall with the dining room and kitchen beyond. Views and access to the private courtyard garden are possible from here, as too is the utility room which leads to the integrated garage and the North Wing where there is a guest suite with ensuite shower room. Accessing the principle reception rooms on the first floor is via the staircase in the reception hall and if desired it is possible to install a lift to provide access to all floors.

The first floor is where the principal reception rooms are found and comprise of a partially panelled music room with a window seat, sitting room with a further window seat and open fireplace and library. These wonderfully naturally lit rooms enjoy uninterrupted views over Lymington River.

The principal bedroom suite is also located on the first floor at the rear of the property with views onto the courtyard garden The ensuite bathroom has a secret door that leads into a secret room and a storeroom. This area could easily become a walk in dressing room and at the far end of this area there is a door which opens onto the first-floor landing. The final two bedrooms are located on the second floor and as you climb the stairs the cupola above illuminates the way with natural light. There is a bathroom which serves these two bedrooms.

The property has an attractive and easily maintained private courtyard garden which is easily accessible from the kitchen/dining area. There are raised beds with mature plants and this is an ideal area for outdoor entertaining.

The joy of Halyards position is that it sits in the heart of the thriving town of Lymington meaning that the numerous shops cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. There are delightful walks nearby such as the walk from the Quay that passes the Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Lymington Seawater swimming baths, along the sea wall and onto the nature reserve.

The New Forest is a wonderful place to live having much to offer and explore. From walks and cycling trails through the ancient woodlands to sailing on the Solent, with Cowes week being a highlight of the sailing calendar. Wonderful beaches at Lepe and Milford on Sea are easily accessible. For those requiring Motorway access the M27 lies approximately 13 miles. Southampton lies 18.2 miles away and the airport, 12.7 miles offering flights within the UK and Europe.

The area is blessed with some fantastic schools such as Walhampton, Hordle House, Durlston Court. Slightly further afield are Winchester College, St Swithuns and St Edwards. Brockenhurst is home to Brockenhurst College and Peter Symmonds in Winchester are two fine 6th form Colleges. The Lymington to Yarmouth Ferry provides regular service to the Isle of Wight.