Fordingbridge

This STUNNING CHARACTER FILLED APARTMENT resides on the top floor of a beautifully converted VICTORIAN MANOR HOUSE set in secluded and extensive grounds. Benefiting from a LARGE ROOF TERRACE enjoying far reaching views, this spacious apartment offers main living area, galley style kitchen and ensuite to Master bedroom.

Highfield Hall is a well known and sought after residence offering an exquisite example of a Victorian Country House built by a local member of the Quaker family, Josiah Reynolds Neave in circa 1866. Highfield Hall served as a cottage hospital in its later years circa 1948 before being lovingly converted into 8 apartments and 1 maisonette in 2002.

Highfield Hall is set in extensive private grounds creating beautiful parkland style communal gardens spanning some 3.75 Acres. The main building is approached through an impressive gated entrance with electric operated wrought iron gates opening to a tree-lined driveway that leads to a turning circle at the front of the hall. Each apartment benefits from an allocated parking space and there are numerous visitor parking spaces. The communal gardens comprise of well-tended areas laid to lawn that feature many mature indigenous trees.

Apartment 7 is situated on the 2nd floor and is accessed via the main entrance of the hall, a double solid oak door opens into the extensive hallway with its high ceiling and original mosaic flooring under foot. A double width staircase takes you up to the 2nd floor or you can utilise the lift which is towards the back of the main entrance hall.

As you enter the apartment you will instantly appreciate the clean crisp finish that runs throughout the property coupled with the intricate architecture highlighted by the quirky slopes which in turn create lots of additional space.

The lounge is a great entertainment space extending into the pitched roof giving a perfect dining area with an aspect that overlooks the gardens. Decorated to a good standard the roof has a central ceiling light and carpet flooring. A step takes you up to the conservatory area, a very extensive addition to the living space providing outstanding tree lined views. The conservatory opens to the roof terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and is ample space for BBQ's and enjoying the south facing aspect.

The kitchen is adjacent to the main living area and is a galley style set up extending into the pitched roof offering a further dining area perfectly positioned in front of the large aspect. Integrated appliances consist of an oven & grill with electric hob and extractor over, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and there is space for a washing machine under the counter. The granite worktops run down both sides complemented by an array of white fronted base and eye-line units for storage options.

The very generous Master bedroom sits at the back of the apartment and has an 'L' shaped layout which creates a perfect dressing area that extends towards the aspect creating a very bright space. The main bedroom area has three sets of fitted wardrobes and is finished with neutral decor, dual ceiling lights and carpet underfoot. This spacious room has the added benefit of an en-suite with cubicle shower, vanity sink with mirror storage above and WC. The second bedroom is adjacent and is another good sized double room with eaves access and large aspect.

The main bathroom consists of a deep fill bath with shower attachment over the mixer, oval shaped vanity basin with mirror above and WC. The walls are fully tiled with carpet flooring and a skylight ensures a light room.