Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington, SO41

In the heart of Milford on Sea, adjacent to the village green, this elegant Grade II Listed country house offers substantial and versatile accommodation with six bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms. Surrounded by delightful “English country” style gardens and with an attached timber ballroom with sprung floor and a history of holding village dances! There is also an attached double garage and ample parking.

SITUATION

Milford on Sea is a thriving coastal village boasting a long shingle beach, lined with colourful beach huts and stunning unspoilt views across the Solent. The beach is a hive of activity in the summer with windsurfers, kite surfers, kayakers and paddle boarders, and swimmers also enjoying the sandbar at low tide. This traditional village is a secret haven of character and charm with its lively centre based around the Village Green offering a first-class range of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes, as well as local amenities including a greengrocer, butchers, fishmongers, two general stores, a medical centre and a dental surgery. 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 sea wall towards the popular market town of Lymington and the tranquil hamlet of Keyhaven as a perfect place to stop and enjoy views towards the Isle of Wight, Hurst Castle and the Needles. The walk from Keyhaven and Milford along Hurst Spit to the castle dating back to Tudor Times, is a must. To the west you can walk to Barton-on-Sea and enjoy the views across to Christchurch Bay, Hengistbury Head and the Purbeck Hills beyond.

Milford-on-Sea has beautiful walks through sheltered woodland in the local Nature Reserves of Studland Common and the Pleasure Grounds as well as Sturt Pond. The New Forest National Park, only a short drive away, 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. 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 only 3 miles away, and provide easy access by British Rail to the larger shopping centre of Southampton and the seaside resort of Bournemouth, both of which have airports for domestic and international flights. The New Forest village of Brockenhurst also provides a fast train service direct to London Waterloo. There are also fast train services from New Milton to London.

THE PROPERTY

The covered porch opens into a spacious entrance hall, featuring original flagstone flooring, wood-panelled walls, and windows with traditional folding wooden shutters. From here, the home opens into a magnificent reception hall, where a sweeping staircase rises to a galleried landing above. This impressive central space provides access to all principal rooms, including a generously sized sitting room.

The double sitting room boasts a striking dual aspect central fireplace, an inglenook recess, and two attractive front-facing windows overlooking the garden. Opposite, the study enjoys a square bay window and exposed brickwork, creating a warm and characterful atmosphere. A door leads through to the family dining room, which features a rear-facing window, a glazed door to the side courtyard garden, and a brick fireplace. A storage cupboard houses the Vaillant gas boiler.

From here, a further door opens into the well-designed kitchen, fitted with a comprehensive range of oak units. The kitchen includes a range-style cooker with extractor, integrated full-height fridge, pull-out larder, dishwasher, tiled flooring, and windows to both the rear and side, along with a door providing direct garden access. A reception hall leads to a generous ground-floor shower room, complete with vanity basin, WC, and a rear-facing window. A panelled passageway connects to a large utility room offering excellent storage for coats and shoes, fitted cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine, additional appliance space, tiled flooring, and a rear-facing window.

An inner hallway with two glazed doors opens onto the garden, with steps leading up to the impressive ballroom. Once used as the village dance hall, this expansive and versatile space features a sprung timber floor, full-width windows, additional high-level windows, electric heating, and double doors opening onto the gardens. It offers excellent potential for recreation, entertaining, or a variety of lifestyle uses.

Returning to the reception hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing. From here, there are four generously proportioned bedrooms, along with a further staircase leading to two additional attic bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a domed ceiling, dual-aspect windows, fitted wardrobes, and a vanity wash basin. Bedroom two includes a front-facing window, period fireplace, vanity basin, and built-in cupboards. Bedroom three also benefits from a front-facing window and central fireplace. Bedroom four overlooks the rear garden with dual-aspect windows and includes a large built-in wardrobe. The first floor has two bathrooms, one having a bath and separate shower, WC, vanity basin, fitted cabinetry, heated towel rail, and window. The second bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, WC, vanity basin, part-tiled walls, a rear-facing window, and a linen cupboard. Bedroom five is found on the second floor, this bedroom is front-facing with views of the Isle of Wight.

GROUNDS AND GARDENS

An attractive brick wall with an opening leads to a generous gravel driveway at the front of the property, providing ample off-street parking and access to the attached garaging. The remainder of the frontage is laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees and shrubs, with fenced and walled boundaries. A wooden gate gives access to the rear via a west-facing courtyard garden.

The delightful “English Country" style garden is arranged in three distinct sections, with both east- and west-facing aspects, divided by the central ballroom. The west-facing garden offers a high degree of privacy and seclusion and can be accessed from both the reception hall and the kitchen. A pergola supported by brick pillars leads to a paved terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining, with the remainder laid to lawn and bordered by shrubs and specimen trees. The garden is enclosed by walls and also features a brick-built garden store. To the east, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower and shrub beds, along with specimen trees and fenced boundaries.

This area provides access to the workshop and garage, with a side gate leading to the front of the property. Positioned quietly to the west side of the house, the courtyard garden is paved and enclosed, with a gated brick wall providing access to the front. It can be reached directly from the dining room and is enhanced by planted flower borders and fenced side boundaries. A door from the rear hallway leads directly into the double garage, which is fitted with two up-and-over doors, windows, light, and power. To the rear, the workshop is well-equipped with a double sink, light and power supply, two windows, and a door opening onto the rear garden.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tenure: Freehold Grade II Listed property

Council Tax: G

Energy Performance Rating: E Current: 45 Potential: 64

Utilities: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage

Heating: Gas central heating. New Vaillant boiler installed 2024

Broadband: Fibre, ultrafast broadband with download speeds of up to 1000 mbps available at this property (ofcom)

Conservation Area: New Forest Conservation, Milford on Sea

Parking: Private driveway & garage

Agents Note: The property has previously experienced some structural movement, which has been professionally addressed with underpinning to the office area.