House For Sale £2,450,000
Loxley House is an impressive combination of exceptional accommodation arranged in an attractive courtyard within five acres of splendid gardens and woodland. The principal dwelling comprises of a delightful and elegant barn conversion with a vaulted drawing room, three double en-suite bedrooms, a beamed study, utility room and an impressive pavilion kitchen and dining area overlooking an expansive sun terrace. The outstanding 50ft games room above the four-bay open garage is an ideal entertainment venue but could easily be utilised as office space, and two detached cottages offer income or dual occupancy potential completing the 6100sqft of living space. Its privacy and seclusion are rare to find, tucked away on a private lane approached by an extensive paviour driveway and screened from the thoroughfare by pleasant ancient woodland. The gardens are magnificent, having been professionally landscaped and beautifully tended to comprise a rose walk, native hedgerows, a feature maze, rolling lawns and an array of specimen shrubs and trees as well as a productive orchard. All of this can be viewed from the raised covered sun terrace which spans over 100ft and provides the ideal relaxation or entertainment venue, extending out to a peninsular spa area. The beauty and versatility of this special country residence would meet the needs of a wide range of prospective purchasers and its proximity to commuter links and excellent local schooling make it a rare gem.
Loxley House is approached from the private lane via impressive electric gates which provide privacy, and a wide paviour driveway flanked by pretty, raised brick borders, of specimen shrubs and neat box hedging. A circular feature border which is central to the dwellings, serves as a turning area and focal point.
The barn is elegant, retaining much of its original character and charm, with exposed brickwork and oak beams, slatted latch doors and wood flooring flowing through the principal areas. From the entrance hall, glazed double doors open into the grand drawing room which is simply stunning, vaulted with exposed beams and full height glazing creating a wonderful living area, which is enhanced by a drum woodburning stove on a raised brick plinth.
Overlooking the drawing room is a mezzanine library or study accessed via its own oak staircase. The kitchen, living-dining room is wholly impressive extending to approximately 37ft with full width glazing and two sets of French doors leading out to the sun terrace, creating a bright and light living space enhanced by additional ceiling lanterns.
An extensive range of classically styled kitchen units incorporating generous wooden worktop space extend further into a substantial utility or butler’s pantry. Integrated appliances include a stylish electric Aga, the focal point of the kitchen, two dishwashers, an induction hob, two double ovens, a microwave, a wine cooler, a tall fridge and separate undercounter fridge and freezer. An expansive central island with granite worktop provides an informal dining venue as well as a natural room divider, separating the dining-sitting room from the kitchen.
The master bedroom is vaulted and equipped with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and has French doors leading out to the sun terrace and a luxurious, traditionally styled bathroom comprising free standing, claw foot bath, shower cubicle, high level WC, bidet, vanity washstand and airing cupboard. The Master Bedroom, kitchen, dining room and Bedroom Three all have climate control systems fitted. Bedrooms Two and Three are attractive vaulted double bedrooms both with exposed beams and en-suite facilities. A four-bay open carport, with a large integral lawnmower garage, provides generous storage. A staircase leads to the magnificent vaulted 50ft games room which accommodates a full-size snooker and pool table, sofas, a bar area and a cloakroom, it is also used as a cinema room, and has a floor to ceiling window giving views over the lovely grounds.
Willow Cottage
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom self-contained detached cottage with fitted kitchen, sitting room and garage.
Holly Cottage
A one/two-bedroom, self-contained detached cottage with fitted kitchen, shower room, spiral staircase and balcony with external staircase.
Outside
The grounds extend to approximately five acres and are beautifully maintained to create an exquisite garden of rolling lawns interspersed with carefully landscaped borders, follies and pretty walkways. A host of specimen plants, trees and shrubs adorn the feature designs including a lovely rose walk, and a natural pathway of native hedgerow including elder, oak and maple, leading to a mixed hedge maze of box, laurel, ash, fruit trees and rosemary. The garden borders are low maintenance with landscape matting covered by slate chippings and an extensive irrigation system. There is a games pitch, a productive orchard, a polytunnel and a temperature-controlled greenhouse, all perfectly screened by established hedgerow. Wide shale steps are central to the gardens and lead up to the impressive sun terrace, from which you can enjoy the breath-taking views over the garden and surrounding hills. The sun terrace hosts a herb garden, a water feature and steps to the spa area which has a hot tub and pretty planting for extra privacy, and offers a beautiful area for summer entertaining. To the opposite side of the house is an area of woodland, which is filled with ancient oak, chestnut and beech trees, meandering paths, wildlife, and a very useful additional vehicular access to Danes Road.
Agent Note
Loxley House and Willow Cottage are served by oil fired central heating. The games room and Holly Cottage are served by electric heating. There is a Klargester sewage treatment plant for drainage, and the games room is served by a separate cess pit. Solar panels contribute circa £2000pa. The lane is privately owned and only the first 15 meters of woodland from Danes Road is categorised as ancient woodland and is protected.<br /><br />Awbridge is a particularly popular Test Valley village which originally comprised a small collection of hamlets, and now offers a delightful community spirit centred upon the pretty All Saints Church, the excellent primary school, a farm shop and busy village hall. Ideal for commuters with its easy access to Southampton, Salisbury and Winchester it is also convenient to the New forest and is approximately three miles away from the market town of Romsey, where more comprehensive amenities can be found. There is also a railway station in Dunbridge (some two miles away) which provides a local service to Salisbury, Southampton, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and onto London Waterloo.
Loxley House is approached from the private lane via impressive electric gates which provide privacy, and a wide paviour driveway flanked by pretty, raised brick borders, of specimen shrubs and neat box hedging. A circular feature border which is central to the dwellings, serves as a turning area and focal point.
The barn is elegant, retaining much of its original character and charm, with exposed brickwork and oak beams, slatted latch doors and wood flooring flowing through the principal areas. From the entrance hall, glazed double doors open into the grand drawing room which is simply stunning, vaulted with exposed beams and full height glazing creating a wonderful living area, which is enhanced by a drum woodburning stove on a raised brick plinth.
Overlooking the drawing room is a mezzanine library or study accessed via its own oak staircase. The kitchen, living-dining room is wholly impressive extending to approximately 37ft with full width glazing and two sets of French doors leading out to the sun terrace, creating a bright and light living space enhanced by additional ceiling lanterns.
An extensive range of classically styled kitchen units incorporating generous wooden worktop space extend further into a substantial utility or butler’s pantry. Integrated appliances include a stylish electric Aga, the focal point of the kitchen, two dishwashers, an induction hob, two double ovens, a microwave, a wine cooler, a tall fridge and separate undercounter fridge and freezer. An expansive central island with granite worktop provides an informal dining venue as well as a natural room divider, separating the dining-sitting room from the kitchen.
The master bedroom is vaulted and equipped with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and has French doors leading out to the sun terrace and a luxurious, traditionally styled bathroom comprising free standing, claw foot bath, shower cubicle, high level WC, bidet, vanity washstand and airing cupboard. The Master Bedroom, kitchen, dining room and Bedroom Three all have climate control systems fitted. Bedrooms Two and Three are attractive vaulted double bedrooms both with exposed beams and en-suite facilities. A four-bay open carport, with a large integral lawnmower garage, provides generous storage. A staircase leads to the magnificent vaulted 50ft games room which accommodates a full-size snooker and pool table, sofas, a bar area and a cloakroom, it is also used as a cinema room, and has a floor to ceiling window giving views over the lovely grounds.
Willow Cottage
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom self-contained detached cottage with fitted kitchen, sitting room and garage.
Holly Cottage
A one/two-bedroom, self-contained detached cottage with fitted kitchen, shower room, spiral staircase and balcony with external staircase.
Outside
The grounds extend to approximately five acres and are beautifully maintained to create an exquisite garden of rolling lawns interspersed with carefully landscaped borders, follies and pretty walkways. A host of specimen plants, trees and shrubs adorn the feature designs including a lovely rose walk, and a natural pathway of native hedgerow including elder, oak and maple, leading to a mixed hedge maze of box, laurel, ash, fruit trees and rosemary. The garden borders are low maintenance with landscape matting covered by slate chippings and an extensive irrigation system. There is a games pitch, a productive orchard, a polytunnel and a temperature-controlled greenhouse, all perfectly screened by established hedgerow. Wide shale steps are central to the gardens and lead up to the impressive sun terrace, from which you can enjoy the breath-taking views over the garden and surrounding hills. The sun terrace hosts a herb garden, a water feature and steps to the spa area which has a hot tub and pretty planting for extra privacy, and offers a beautiful area for summer entertaining. To the opposite side of the house is an area of woodland, which is filled with ancient oak, chestnut and beech trees, meandering paths, wildlife, and a very useful additional vehicular access to Danes Road.
Agent Note
Loxley House and Willow Cottage are served by oil fired central heating. The games room and Holly Cottage are served by electric heating. There is a Klargester sewage treatment plant for drainage, and the games room is served by a separate cess pit. Solar panels contribute circa £2000pa. The lane is privately owned and only the first 15 meters of woodland from Danes Road is categorised as ancient woodland and is protected.<br /><br />Awbridge is a particularly popular Test Valley village which originally comprised a small collection of hamlets, and now offers a delightful community spirit centred upon the pretty All Saints Church, the excellent primary school, a farm shop and busy village hall. Ideal for commuters with its easy access to Southampton, Salisbury and Winchester it is also convenient to the New forest and is approximately three miles away from the market town of Romsey, where more comprehensive amenities can be found. There is also a railway station in Dunbridge (some two miles away) which provides a local service to Salisbury, Southampton, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and onto London Waterloo.
