Romsey Road, Copythorne, SO40

Hamwic Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present The Red House, a charming and individual three-bedroom detached home occupying an impressive plot of approximately 0.41 acres within the highly desirable village of Copythorne.

With wonderful kerb appeal and a mature setting, the property offers something increasingly difficult to find: a characterful detached home with substantial gardens, generous parking, detached garage and the New Forest countryside virtually on the doorstep.

The house itself provides comfortable and versatile accommodation with two connecting reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen with adjoining utility area and cloakroom, three bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom. Whilst some areas would benefit from updating, this forms an important part of the property's appeal, providing a wonderful blank canvas for buyers looking to create a long-term home around their own tastes and requirements.

Without question, one of the defining features is the beautiful mature rear garden. Predominantly laid to lawn and extending across a substantial portion of the plot, it provides an established landscape of mature planting, fruit trees and secluded areas, with local wildlife regularly visiting the garden, including deer on occasion.

For purchasers prioritising plot size, character, privacy and future potential, The Red House presents an exciting opportunity in a particularly sought-after New Forest location.

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Approach & Frontage
The property is attractively set back from Romsey Road behind established hedging and low-level fencing, providing a mature and leafy approach.

Gates open onto the driveway, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and access to the detached garage. A further gate positioned alongside the garage provides convenient access into the rear garden. Established planting and a well-stocked flower bed soften the frontage and complement the character of the house, whilst an attractive timber entrance door provides access into the property.

Ground Floor Accommodation
The main entrance opens into the kitchen, which enjoys an enviable rear-facing position overlooking the extensive garden. This outlook is a particularly attractive feature of the room, providing a wonderful view across the established grounds and an excellent vantage point from which to watch the variety of wildlife that visits.

A distinctive bay incorporates a double glazed side aspect window, whilst the kitchen itself provides an extensive range of work surfaces with traditional wooden base and eye-level cabinetry.

Cooking facilities include a freestanding range-style dual fuel cooker, whilst further features include an inset sink unit, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a base-level freezer and additional room for a full-height fridge/freezer.

A character stable-style door provides access into the adjoining utility area.

The utility area provides valuable additional practical space, with further work surfaces and dedicated space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. The wall-mounted gas boiler is also positioned here.

From the utility area, doors provide access to the ground floor cloakroom and through towards the rear conservatory.

The conservatory provides another useful reception space and creates an excellent connection between the house and its beautiful garden. Its position makes it an ideal spot from which to sit and enjoy the outlook across the grounds throughout the changing seasons.

At the front of the property is the comfortable living room, centred around a chimney breast with fitted wood-burning stove, providing an attractive focal point and adding to the character of the home.

A double glazed front aspect window provides natural light, whilst further features include fitted carpet and two radiators.

An open archway connects the living room with the adjoining dining room, creating a sociable arrangement whilst retaining two clearly defined reception areas.

The dining room is again positioned at the front with a double glazed window, fitted carpet and radiator. Stairs rise from the corner of the room to the first floor.

First Floor Accommodation
Stairs rise to the first floor landing, providing access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

All bedrooms benefit from fitted carpet, radiators, double glazed windows and textured ceilings.

Bedroom One is particularly appealing, positioned towards the rear and benefiting from double glazed windows to both the rear and side aspects. The rear window provides an impressive elevated outlook across the extensive garden, reinforcing the sense of space and greenery surrounding the property.

A further benefit is the walk-in dressing area, providing useful dedicated storage away from the main bedroom.

Bedrooms Two and Three are positioned towards the front of the house and provide flexible accommodation for children, guests or home working.

Completing the first floor is the four-piece family bathroom, comprising an enclosed bath, separate corner shower enclosure with electric shower, low-level WC, heated towel rail and wash hand basin.

A double glazed rear aspect window provides natural light, whilst further features include part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring and radiator.

Whilst elements of the first floor provide an opportunity for cosmetic updating, the existing proportions offer an excellent starting point for purchasers looking to personalise the property over time.

Gardens & Grounds
The gardens are undoubtedly one of the defining features of "The Red House" and help make this a particularly special opportunity. 

The property occupies a plot understood to extend to approximately 0.41 acres, with the majority of the grounds forming an impressive mature rear garden.

Immediately adjoining the property is an attractive brick-set patio, enclosed by a low-level brick wall and providing an excellent position for outdoor dining, garden furniture and entertaining.

Beyond the patio, the garden opens into an expansive lawn surrounded by an established collection of mature shrubs, plants and trees, including a selection of fruit trees.

The sheer depth and maturity of the garden creates a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, with numerous areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

Local wildlife regularly visits the grounds, with the owners reporting that deer have occasionally ventured into the garden, a rather lovely reminder of the property's proximity to the New Forest.

For keen gardeners, the outside space provides plenty to enjoy. There are two greenhouses, together with a brick-built storage outbuilding and two further outbuildings which all require repair but nevertheless provide additional storage and future potential.

The combination of established planting, substantial lawn and mature boundaries creates a garden that has clearly evolved over many years rather than simply being landscaped for sale.

Detached Garage
The property benefits from a substantial detached brick-built garage, constructed beneath a pitched tiled roof. Vehicular access is provided from the driveway via an electric roller door, whilst power and lighting are fitted internally.

A separate pedestrian door provides convenient access directly from the garden.

To the rear of the garage is an additional brick-built extension/outbuilding, accessed from the garden and providing further useful storage space.

Overall, The Red House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful detached home on a substantial established plot in Copythorne. The existing house provides an excellent foundation from which to modernise and personalise, but it is the combination of its approximately 0.41-acre plot, beautiful mature gardens, detached garage and sought-after New Forest setting that makes this such an appealing long-term home.

Construction & Services
Brick Under Tiled Roof
Mains Water
Mains Electric
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazed Windows
Detached Brick-Built Garage Under Pitched Tiled Roof
Council Tax Band E - NFDC
 
Location - The Red House enjoys a desirable position within Copythorne, a popular New Forest village combining a semi-rural atmosphere with convenient access to surrounding towns and transport connections.

One of the greatest attractions of the location is its proximity to the New Forest National Park, with its extensive woodland, open heathland and countryside providing endless opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.

Copythorne and the surrounding villages offer a selection of local amenities, traditional pubs, community facilities and schooling, whilst the larger centres of Totton, Romsey and Southampton provide a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities.

The property is also well positioned for access towards the M27 and M3 motorway networks, providing connections towards Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth and further afield.

For buyers looking to combine accessibility with a more rural lifestyle, Copythorne provides an excellent balance. The mature surroundings and New Forest setting are particularly complementary to the generous plot and gardens offered by The Red House.

Disclaimer -Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the information provided. Measurements are approximate and all services, appliances and equipment mentioned have not been tested by Hamwic Independent Estate Agents.

Potential: Any reference to modernisation, alteration, extension or reconfiguration potential is subject to structural feasibility and any necessary planning permission, building regulation approval or other relevant consents.

Outbuildings: Some of the existing garden outbuildings are understood to require repair. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition, construction and suitability for any intended use.