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An exceptional three-bedroom detached home in the sought-after New Forest village of Lover, extensively remodelled and designed by Pell Stevens the renowned New Forest architect enhancing the flow of the original bungalow and re-imagined through a modern extension to provide high-quality, flexible accommodation with a strong emphasis on contemporary, open-plan living.

The property combines the generous living space with two principal en-suite bedrooms, underfloor heating, smart zoned heating controls, high-performance glazing, and looks out to woodland from the landscaped terrace and easy-care garden designed by multi gold award winning local garden designer Andy McIndoe, giving year-round character to the rear living space which looks out from full width oak finished full height glazing.

Set back from Besomer Drove behind attractive fencing and established planting, Pippins has a generous frontage providing ample parking for many vehicles, with gated access to the rear garden.

The entrance hall leads to two ground-floor double bedrooms and the impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.

The principal ground-floor bedroom has character oak flooring, bespoke fitted shutters with electric blackout blind and a dressing area with built-in storage. The en-suite shower room includes a large walk-in shower, vanity unit and WC.

The second double bedroom overlooks the front of the property and also has bespoke shutters, character oak flooring and fitted storage. A separate, well-appointed family shower room provides a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.

The centrepiece of the house is the substantial open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed to make full use of natural light with a vaulted ceiling, a third of which is glass panels, and full-height glazing looking out over the large terrace, with bi-fold doors that connect the interior directly with the rear terrace and garden. This is a stunning entertainment space whatever the season. The principal windows within the extension are oak faced aluminium, combining the warmth of natural timber internally with the durability of powder coated aluminium externally.

The sitting area incorporates a contemporary wood-burning stove, while the dining area has ample space for a large table or an extended living room. The main kitchen, which was designed by the ex-chef owner, features gloss cabinetry and Italian granite leather-style worktops with a substantial central island. Appliances include a Smeg induction hob and a commercial-grade extractor. A boiling-water tap is fitted, and the water supply to both the front and rear kitchens is filtered. There is space for a freestanding double fridge-freezer.

The substantial front kitchen/utility room is Californian style designed to keep the magic in the living space and the work tucked away. There is matching cabinetry and granite worktops and is equipped with a Neff oven, grill and warming drawer, plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and stainless-steel sink with water filter and extendable shower tap. This room is sufficiently generous to offer alternative use as a fourth bedroom, additional reception room or workspace if required.A freedom tunnel has been installed through the wall to allow the family pets to access the secure garden and keep muddy paws away from the main living area. Bespoke wooden shutters and an automatic black out roller blind are fitted to the front aspect and matching wooden shutters are on the sink window which provides ample natural light.

A large under stairs walk in storage cupboard with power and lighting could easily be used as a utility room should the current utility be repurposed.

The first floor is devoted to a spacious second principal bedroom suite, providing particularly useful guest or multi-generational accommodation. The bedroom overlooks the rear garden through dormer to the rear and Velux windows to the front and includes fitted storage and a boarded under- eaves storage/attic. Electric blinds are fitted to the Velux windows. The en-suite bathroom includes a freestanding bath, large walk-in double shower, vanity unit and WC.

The house has been upgraded and architect designed with a strong emphasis on mobility, future proofing, energy efficiency and quality of construction. The landscaped rear garden is designed as an extension of the living space. A broad porcelain paved terrace with flower borders runs across the rear of the house and is accessed directly through the bi-fold doors, bringing the garden into the living space and providing an excellent area for outdoor dining and entertaining. Steps lead to a sizeable lawn with established beds, mature planting and hedging, together with raised beds for vegetable growing and a polytunnel. A sun patio allows you to get the last sun of the day and is an ideal BBQ space. The garden is private, enclosed and pet safe.

Lover is a highly regarded village within the New Forest National Park, surrounded by countryside and with ready access to woodland walks, cycling routes and the open Forest. Salisbury and Romsey are approximately 10 miles away and provide extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Waterloo. Southampton, Bournemouth and the wider New Forest National Park.

Pippins offers an unusual combination of high-quality contemporary living, predominantly ground-floor accommodation and considerable flexibility, in a desirable New Forest village setting.