Shirley Holms, Lymington, SO41

A substantial five-bedroom country home, enjoying a superb forest fronting position and set within approximately 3.75 acres of stunning grounds, including three acres of paddocks. Available to the market for the first time in nearly 20 years, the property has been thoughtfully refurbished and extended in 2010, creating an impressive blend of elegant proportions and period features befitting its era, complemented by extensive contemporary glazing. The generous accommodation is filled with natural light and makes the most of the exceptional setting, with far-reaching southerly views extending across the rear gardens, natural wildlife pond and paddocks beyond. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a range of useful outbuildings and garaging, offering excellent versatility for potential equestrian, and rural pursuits.

Oaklands is situated out on the open forest in an area referred to as Shirley Holms, the property being situated approximately 2 miles north of the Georgian market town of Lymington renowned for its river, marinas and yacht clubs.

The neighbouring forest villages of Sway (about 1.5 miles west) and Brockenhurst (about 2.5 miles north) both have useful mainline rail connections to London/Waterloo (journey time about 90 minutes). Lymington, Brockenhurst and Sway provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.

A entrance lobby with a cloakroom to one side leads into the impressive reception hall, with the main staircase rising to the first floor. Cool, contemporary tiled flooring extends into a stunning open plan, split level reception space, where a large expanse of floor-to-ceiling glazing spans the far end of the room. This frames beautiful, far reaching views across the grounds and paddocks beyond, creating an exceptional sense of space, light and privacy.

From here, steps descend into a beautifully appointed sitting and dining area, which makes the most of the open views across the grounds. Wraparound glazing, clean contemporary lines and oversized sliding doors provide a seamless connection to the outside, opening onto a level terrace. A large roof lantern floods the space with natural light, while underfloor heating provides year round comfort.

Steps rise back up to the bespoke contemporary kitchen, which features extensive high quality cabinetry beneath stone worksurfaces. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, two ovens, warming drawer, induction hob with extractor and a large fridge freezer. A peninsula breakfast bar provides informal seating, while a generous walk-in pantry offers excellent additional storage.

From the kitchen, a door leads into a rear utility room with access to the rear porch and double integral garage. The utility room is fitted with additional storage units and work surfaces and plumbing for additional appliances.

From the opposite side of the reception hall, the spacious dual-aspect drawing room enjoys a feature wood-burning stove and large picture windows overlooking the grounds to both the front and rear. Fitted cabinetry provides useful additional storage. Bifolding doors lead out to the rear terrace.

A lovely study is positioned at the front of the property and features a box bay window overlooking the driveway and forest beyond. A side door provides direct access to the drive providing independent access for client meetings if required.

From the hallway a further library/snug provides excellent flexibility and could potentially be utilised as separate accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. A second staircase rises from here to the main bedroom suite. A dressing area with built-in clothes storage leads through to a substantial split level bedroom, which benefits from part vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and a Juliet balcony enjoying far reaching views across the grounds. A generous ensuite bathroom is positioned off the bedroom and features a double ended bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

From the main reception hall, the principal oak staircase rises to the first-floor

accommodation, where a spacious landing provides access to four further bedrooms and

the family bathroom.

The guest bedroom suite occupies a superb corner position and benefits from extensive glazing with open views. The suite includes a well-appointed ensuite shower room with twin vanity wash basins and a large walk-in shower, together with a separate dressing room.

Bedroom three features built-in wardrobes and additional ensuite facilities, while Bedrooms Four and Five are both generously proportioned double bedrooms with front-facing aspects towards the forest beyond and are served by the main family bathroom.

The very useful loft room is easily accessed via an electric ladder and benefits from Velux windows, with access doors leading to boarded loft storage areas on both the eastern and western sides.

The grounds are undoubtedly one of the property's most impressive features. Set wellback from the lane, the property is approached via a gravelled driveway providing extensive parking and leading to the double integral garage.

Access from both sides of the house leads through to the mature rear gardens, where a large, level terrace extends directly from the property ideal for entertaining and al-fresco dining. Steps descend to a generous lawn bordered by well-established planting, with a substantial summer house positioned beyond, offering a variety of potential uses as ancillary accommodation, home office, studio or entertaining space.

Further steps lead down to a lower lawn, where a naturally fed pond create an attractive and tranquil focal point. A range of useful outbuildings and the original stables are positioned to one side and are currently utilised for storage and workshops.

A gate provides access from the gardens into a particularly attractive parcel of grazing land, currently divided into three smaller paddocks. These are enclosed by further paddocks, creating a wonderfully peaceful and private rural setting with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 76 Potential: 76

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains gas electric and water

Heating: Gas central heating

Drainage: Septic tank

Broadband: FFTC - Fibre-optic cable to the cabinet, then to the property.

Mobile Coverage: No known issues, please contact your provider for further clarity

The property benefits from a number of solar panels. Further details are available from the selling agent

Parking: Private Driveway, Garage

This property has an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point installed

Solar PV Panels - Single phase 240v 80A from the SSE network and 2.3kW of roof mounted solar.

Please note some of these photos have been edited for marketing purposes