Sherfield English Lane, Plaitford, Romsey, SO51

An exceptional contemporary country house of almost 5,000 sq ft, complemented by a self-contained annexe, garaging and 5.35 acres of private grounds. No onward chain.

THE SITUATION

Plaitford is found just on the periphery of the New Forest and is located about 6 miles from the centre of Romsey which provides an extremely good range of amenities including leisure facilities, an excellent range of schooling for all ages, both state and private, theatre and a range of shops for every day needs to include two supermarkets. The larger centres of Southampton and Salisbury are accessed via the A36 and the M27 and the cathedral city of Winchester is also within easy driving distance. Southampton Parkway mainline railway station can also be reached within about 20 minutes for fast trains to London (Waterloo).

THE PROPERTY

Oakford House is an exceptional contemporary family home extending to almost 5,000 square feet and set within approximately 5.35 acres. Built in recent years and finished to a high specification throughout, it offers the scale, flexibility and quality of accommodation expected of a substantial modern country house.

The house is approached through a generous entrance hall, which immediately establishes the sense of space and light that runs throughout the property. At its centre is an outstanding open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, conceived as the principal hub of the house and equally suited to family life and entertaining. Extensive glazing and bi-fold doors provide a strong connection with the terrace and grounds beyond.

Alongside this principal living space, the ground floor provides a more traditional arrangement of reception rooms, including a well-proportioned drawing room, dining room, family room and study. A boot room, pantry, cloakroom and separate utility room complete the ground-floor accommodation, providing the practical elements required for modern family living.

The first floor is equally well considered, with an impressive principal bedroom suite incorporating a dressing room and en suite bathroom, together with four further bedrooms and four further bathrooms. The accommodation is generous throughout and provides an excellent balance between family living and space for guests.

The interiors have been carefully finished and styled, with a consistent emphasis on quality, proportion and natural light. The overall feel is sophisticated and contemporary, while remaining comfortable and practical as a family home.

Oakford House combines substantial and versatile accommodation with a high standard of finish and an exceptional amount of private land, making it a particularly well-equipped modern country house.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the house, a generous approach provides extensive parking, together with a double garage and gym. Above the garage is a self-contained annexe, providing valuable additional accommodation and flexibility. This could readily suit a dependent relative, independent teenager or guests, and may also offer potential for short-term letting, subject to the necessary requirements.

The grounds are a significant feature of Oakford House, extending to approximately 5.35 acres and providing an unusually private setting for a property of this scale. The principal reception rooms open directly onto a substantial terrace, creating a natural extension of the living accommodation and an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

From the terrace, the grounds extend beyond the immediate garden towards the paddock, with an open and largely uninterrupted outlook across the surrounding countryside. The combination of formal garden, open grassland and paddock gives the property a genuine sense of space, while providing considerable scope for outdoor recreation and enjoyment.

The paddock forms an important part of the setting, creating a natural transition between the house and the wider rural landscape. The east-facing paddock benefits from attractive views across the grounds and surrounding countryside, particularly appealing in the morning light. This gives Oakford House the character and privacy of a country property while remaining well connected to the local area.