Shinglebank Drive, Milford on Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41

A stunningly located and superbly presented clifftop home with a breathtaking outlook of the Solent, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth Bay from the first floor living space, four bedrooms and a courtyard garden withing walking distance of the village



ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL (all measurements are approximate):

Double opening wrought iron gates lead to a paved courtyard front entrance approach with an outside cold-water tap, outside lighting and a UPVC double glazed front door with matching side screen leading to:

ENTRANCE HALL
with recessed ceiling spotlighting, central heating radiator, lantern windows, coats storage cupboard, cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine and a shelf over providing space for tumble dryer, under stairs cupboard, stairwell with glazed panel insert.

Stairs lead to the First Floor.

FIRST FLOOR SITTING/DINING ROOM: 22'4" x 18'8" (6.8m x 5.7m) overall measurements
full height double aspect UPVC double glazed windows and doors overlooking and leading on to the Sun Balcony with an expansive outstanding Isle of Wight, Needles, Solent approach, clifftop vista to the South East through to Bournemouth Bay and the Purbecks in the West. The balcony has paved flooring, wrought iron balustrade and spiral staircase to the courtyard garden below, outside lighting. The Sitting Room has a central feature fireplace with a marble mantel and surround, adjacent base level storage cupboard units with shelving and lighting over, recessed ceiling spotlighting, central heating radiators, TV point, and free flowing access to:

DINING AREA
with UPVC double glazed window, recessed ceiling spotlighting, central heating radiator with granite display surface over, further fitted base level storage cupboards

Door from the first floor Living Space leading to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 18'7" x 13' (5.66m x 3.96m) narrowing to 10'1" (3.07m)
modern fitted kitchen comprises one and a half bowl single drainer mixer tap stainless steel sink unit set in a work surface with a comprehensive range of base cupboard and drawer units and matching eye level cupboard units and glass display cabinet, integrated double oven, four ring gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, corner carousel unit, work surface lighting, recessed ceiling spotlighting, ceramic tiled flooring, two UPVC double glazed windows, concealed in an eye level cupboard is the Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, breakfast bar, space for breakfast table and chairs, central heating radiator, further base and eye level cupboard units in the breakfast area, with work surface. Stairs descend to the ground floor.

From the Ground Floor Entrance Hall doors leading to:

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: 14'7" narrowing to 13'2" (4.45m x 4.01m)
with central heating radiator, fitted bedroom furniture to include three double wardrobes and chest of drawers, recessed ceiling spotlighting, UPVC double glazed full height windows and door overlooking and leading on to the courtyard garden, further double wardrobe adjacent to the entrance to the ensuite

ENSUITE: 8'8" x 5'2" (2.64m x 1.57m)
stylishly presented with a large walk-in shower, concealed cistern wc with adjacent vanity wash hand basin and mirror light toiletry cabinet over, fully tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor

BEDROOM TWO: 13'1" x 9'3" (4m x 2.82m)
recessed ceiling spotlighting, central heating radiator, eye level obscure UPVC double glazed window

BEDROOM THREE: 12'11" x 8'6" (3.94m x 2.6m)
central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window, recessed ceiling spotlighting, and door to:

ENSUITE: 4'8" x 4'8" (1.42m x 1.42m)
shower with adjacent concealed cistern wc, wash hand basin, fully tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor

BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY: 11'8" x 8'10" (3.56m x 2.7m)
UPVC double glazed door and adjacent window overlooking and leading on to the courtyard garden, recessed ceiling spotlighting, central heating radiator

SHOWER ROOM/WC: 7'1" X 5' (2.16m x 1.52m)" maximum measurements
shower, concealed cistern wc, vanity wash hand basin, fully tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor

WALK IN STORE ROOM: 5'6" x 5' (1.68m x 1.52m) approximately
with ceramic tiled flooring, recessed ceiling spotlighting and heated towel rail

OUTSIDE
The courtyard garden which can be accessed from Bedrooms one and four as well as the staircase from the first floor Balcony, has a sunny south westerly aspect, is laid to paviour with raised feature shrub flower bed, cold water tap, power points, rendered walled boundaries, a wrought iron pedestrian gate gives direct clifftop access.

The front is approached by a brick paved driveway leading to the wrought iron double gates of the front entrance approach, as well as leading to the electric roll up storage door with internal space of 9'5" x 4'9" (2.87m x 1.45m), light and power connected

EPC RATINGS: D65

COUNCIL TAX BAND:E

TENURE: Shared Freehold -  the residents collectively own an equal share of the freehold on a 999 year lease from 1980. 
  
MAINTENANCE: £600 per annum to include public liability insurance for the communal areas and maintenance and gardening of the communal areas.  The exterior of each house is the responsibility of the owner. 

Needles Point Management Company Ltd also owns the open land on the south-west of the site, protecting their views, and there is direct access from the properties via a private path to the clifftop with stunning views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. No. 16 also benefits from personal access to the clifftop via a gate from the garden.
  
DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the village green in the centre of Milford-on-Sea. proceed in a westerly direction along the High Street, joining Park Lane immediately after crossing Milford bridge. Take the third turning on the left into Shingle Bank Drive  (immediately prior to the Beach House Hotel), and follow the road round to the right where No.16 will be seen on the left

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, fishmonger 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. British 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

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