Greenwood Lane, Durley, Southampton, SO32

An impressive Grade II listed period farmhouse with extensive and well-presented accommodation offering a wealth of character with a superb indoor pool complex.

Description

Greenwood Manor has been well restored by the current owners and offers a superb living environment. At the heart of the property is an attractive kitchen/breakfast room with a comprehensive range of bespoke units, comprising cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over. A large central island with breakfast bar is eye-catching and a focal point of the room. The adjoining family room with its exposed wooden floors and central fireplace is a comfortable living space with lots of character and links in well with the kitchen making for a practical modern day set up. The formal reception rooms include a magnificent drawing room with large open fireplace with brick surround, an attractive and well-proportioned room, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. The dining room with its exposed wooden floors is an atmospheric room ideal for any occasion, from here a door links through to the kitchen area. Off the dining room are steps down to a games room. There is a utility room and two cloakrooms at ground floor level and a link through to quite spectacular indoor pool complex.

At first floor level in the main body of the house there are four bedrooms including a fabulous principal bedroom with dressing room, ensuite and doors on to its own balcony from which there are stunning views. The principal bedroom also benefits from direct access to the pool and sauna via a spiral staircase. All bedrooms are well proportioned and there is a family bathroom and separate family shower room on this floor. On the top floor there are two further bedrooms one of which has its own dressing/sitting room.

OUTSIDE
The integral stunning pool complex set up with a sauna, vaulted ceilings and expanse of open entertaining space with its own kitchen and breakfast bar area is a serious party area. There is the fabulous, heated swimming pool which provides a real focal point and the family seating area great for entertaining with doors on to the rear terrace. A first-floor mezzanine/balcony area could be an excellent gym and at the other end is a first-floor guest suite/potential studio apartment. This exceptional pool complex is a real destination for entertaining and relaxing. Adjacent to the pool complex, is a partially double height, 45ft barn, which is currently used as garaging, this can also be converted for a number of alternative uses, subject to the relevant consents.

Location

Greenwood Manor is situated in the sought-after village of Durley, close to the market towns of Wickham and Bishop’s Waltham. Durley boasts two public houses, a primary school, village hall and church. The nearest train station is Southampton Parkway (approx. 6 miles) providing services to London Waterloo. The Ageas bowl is approximately 3.8 miles away, which is the home of Hampshire cricket. The nearby Hedge End Retail Park (3.6 miles) provides plenty of shopping facilities as well as access to J7 of the M27.

The cities of Southampton (7.8 miles) and Winchester (9.7 miles) both offer a substantial range of shopping and entertainment facilities is about 10 miles away, with a substantial range of shopping and entertainment facilities, together with a mainline railway station, serving London Waterloo in approximately 1 hour. Southampton Airport is approximately 6.6 miles away, offering European flights. The area also offers significant wealth of country pursuits with footpaths and bridleways in abundance.

The house is well positioned for a number of renowned schools, including Twyford Preparatory, Pilgrims, Prince’s Mead, King Edward’s, Winchester College, St Swithun’s and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. In addition, Bryanston School is only 1 hour and 30 minutes away and Canford School is just over 1 hour.

Square Footage: 8,550 sq ft


Acreage: 1.37 Acres

Additional Info

Freehold
Mains water and electric, private drainage and propane gas.
Council Tax Band H