Nomansland Guide price £750,000

Situated at the end of a private lane on the north edge of The New Forest, this modern family home enjoys the privacy and seclusion offered by its wonderful surround. The charming rooms incorporate five bedrooms, two en-suites and four reception rooms, while outside there is a spacious garden with field views and a double garage.
The Story
Cooking in the kitchen, the owner can enjoy chatting to friends and family as they sit nearby. The kitchen is the whole heart of the home for me. I love cooking so it’s the room I tend to be in the most, she said.
When she first saw the property 11 years ago, it was just an architect’s drawing published in a local newspaper. But the contemporary style and green location drew her in.
I knew the area like the back of my hand and had wanted to live in Nomansland, next to the forest, for a while, so when it came up I jumped at the chance.
Although the building had been planned, she was able to put her stamp on the finishing touches, ensuring the kitchen was exactly as she wanted it.
I made sure there was a range-style cooker, granite work surfaces, oak kitchen cabinets and lovely French-style tiles, she said. There’s also wooden flooring in there, as there is throughout the rest of the downstairs, and there are French windows out to the garden.
FAMILY ROOMS
Next to the kitchen is the area she uses as a family room or snug.
It is great for children or for socialising but it could also be used as a dining room if need be, which is what it was originally designed for, she said.
The lovely drawing room is also great for either relaxing or entertaining, with its feature fireplace with log fire, and French windows leading to the garden.
I’m not in there a great deal due to my busy lifestyle but the room is very attractive and it’s a favourite with my family when they come to visit, she said. They absolutely love coming here and stay for long periods at a time.
Also downstairs is a study that has access to the integral garage.
It’s ideal for working at home but you could use a different room as an office if you wanted to, she said. The house is very flexible.
HEIGHTENED APPEAL
A spacious hallway leads to the stairs with a lovely gallery area at the top, and wooden flooring. Leading from the gallery are five bedrooms, four doubles and one single, the two largest having pretty views out over the garden.
The master bedroom boasts an en-suite bathroom, as does the third largest bedroom, which is ideal for guests.
The single bedroom is nice too as it has views out over the open fields that are adjacent to the house. It could be another study or a peaceful nursery perhaps, she added.
A spacious family bathroom is also on the first floor and there is a staircase that leads to the loft space.
I’ve never needed to use the loft space but with a proper built-in staircase already there it’s ready to go and is crying out for development, she said.
HAPPY MEMORIES
The secluded garden offers a great deal of potential for entertaining and for families.
Next to the New Forest, it welcomes an array of wildlife including birds such as tits, finches and sparrows.
For someone who likes the outdoors, the garden and the local area are perfect. I like golf and I can play nearby as there are plenty of great courses.
There’s also horse riding, cycling and fantastic walking opportunities, she said.
And she added: The area is lovely and it’s been a happy home for me.
I would say I’ve spent some of the best days of my life here – there hasn’t been a moment I haven’t enjoyed.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The pristine exterior of this fine family home offers an early indication as to the beautifully presented rooms. The spacious hallway is an inviting introduction with doors leading off to the drawing room, family room, kitchen and study. The drawing room is a light filled space that envelopes you in its warm ambience. The inglenook fireplace with open fire heightens the cosy appeal, while double doors lead into the adjacent dining room and a set of French windows at the far end open to the gardens. The family room enjoys garden views and has a connecting door into the kitchen which proves to be one of the highlights of this home. Boasting beautiful oak cabinets that are topped by granite work surfaces and complimented by the oak flooring, a range oven and space for a large table and chairs, the kitchen combines practicality with a touch of luxury and is ideal for modern family life. French windows lead out to the garden and there is also a windows leading into an invaluable utility room. Returning to the hall, stairs ascend to the first floor with a feature floor to ceiling window that fills the space with natural light.
First Floor
From the galleried landing there is access to all of the bedrooms. The master bedroom has uninterrupted views across fields to the rear of the house and an en-suite with a stand alone bath, while a second bedroom also has an en suite shower room plus a door leading into a large area above the double garage which could easily be converted into a dressing room, study or sitting area, making it ideal for guests. There are three further bedrooms that are serviced by the family bathroom and from the galleried landing a door also reveals a staircase that rises to the loft and which is currently being used as a gym.
Setting the Scene
Set in a private lane with individually built houses, The New House sits on the north side of the New Forest National Park in a small secluded residential area.
To the front there is a gated gravel drive and double garage, while the sizeable garden is mainly lawn and boasts three separate terrace areas, which are ideal for lounging and al fresco dining.
French windows lead from the kitchen and drawing room creating a smooth transition from outside to inside for guests.
The garden is child friendly and there’s plenty of space for hosting barbecues, said the owner.
There are various mature trees including apple trees and a flowering cherry and shrubberies. The garden has good views over the open fields and direct access to the forest.
Within Easy Reach
Aside from the green walks and outdoor activities of the New Forest, there are plenty of golf courses nearby as well as good links to the coast for a change of scenery.
The house is within walking distance of The New Forest C of E Primary School, the well respected and highly acclaimed Les Mirabelles French restaurant and The Lamb Inn which lies on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border.
The connections from Nomansland are excellent. The pretty market town of Romsey, which is steeped in history, is approximately 10 miles away with its weekly markets and annual Romsey Show. You are also in a central position to reach the cathedral cities of Salisbury (about a 15-minute drive) and Winchester with quirky shops, riverside walks and café culture. Southampton is good for major stores such as John Lewis and the south coast is approximately 45 minutes by car. There are international airports at both Bournemouth and Southampton, while the M27 and M3 motorways make it easy to connect to other parts of the country. For those needing to get to London there are regular trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo, taking just over 1½ hours. Other schools in the area are Hampshire Collegiate School, St Edwards School, Godolphin Girls Independent School in Salisbury and Kingsgate Independent School.
DIRECTIONS:
From the M27, exit at Junction 2 towards Salisbury/A36 and at the roundabout continue straight across onto the A36 Salisbury Road. Continue along this road turning left into New Road and straight across onto Forest Road. Cross over a cattle grid and turn right into York Drove (a single track lane) where the property will be found at the end on the right hand side.
For those with satellite navigation the post code for the property is SP5 2BT.
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