Detached house for sale in Salisbury Road, Winkton, Christchurch BH23

A magnificent five bedroom Grade II listed Regency house steeped in history set in approx. Half an acre backing onto the River Avon with fishing rights. This charming period home has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished by the current owners with beautifully presented characterful accommodation extending to about 3700sq.ft.

The village of Winkton is located on the edge of the Avon Valley, and close to the New Forest National Park offering 140,000 acres of heath and woodland for a range of outdoor pursuits. The medieval town of Christchurch is only 2 miles distant, and offers a comprehensive range of shops, boutiques, restaurants and a natural harbour, with two sailing clubs a rowing club, and beautiful beaches. There are excellent schools nearby, both state and private. The Market town of Ringwood is 6.5 miles north providing rapid access to the M27 for Southampton and the M3 to London. Bournemouth International Airport is some 15 minutes drive away and Christchurch Railway Station is just 10 minutes away.

The property is approached by a driveway leading to the side of the property down to an extensive area of off-road parking. The rear gardens are delightful with a sunny, westerly aspect and extending to just over half an acre. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a large, sheltered, private patio area with formal lawns and mature trees and shrubs. There are three different levels of well landscaped gardens that lead down via steps and bridges to the picturesque River Avon, which provides about 150 feet of direct river access with fishing rights.

The beautiful front door with characterful detailing opens into a porch and through double glass doors to the entrance hall. The spacious drawing room opens into the garden room both of which enjoy impressive period fireplaces with feature walls. A particular feature of the the drawing room is the beautiful shuttering to the front windows. Double glazed doors from the garden room provide access to the rear sun terrace and gardens beyond. The sitting room is stunning room with high ceilings, ornate cornicing and coving and attractive hardwood flooring. There is a period fireplace, window shuttering, built-in shelving with integrated lighting and Georgian styled double glass doors with arched transom window over. A mezzanine floor sits above, which is accessed from the first floor. A further door accesses a gym which is serviced with a shower and separate WC.

The kitchen is well fitted with a range of storage units with tiled and wood bespoke handmade worktops, space for a range cooker and fridge/freezer and a half bowl sink. A separate utility provides further storage and space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, with separate sink. The kitchen opens into the dining room, with large sash windows with beautiful views over the rear garden. A study, situated to the front of the house, completes the ground floor accommodation.

The master bedroom benefits from double doors that lead out to a covered balcony terrace with far-reaching views over the rear gardens and River Avon beyond, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom with bath, WC, wash hand basin and stained-glass window. There are four further double bedrooms on the first floor, three of which provide well-appointed ensuite bath and shower rooms.