2 bed Flat For Sale £795,000
Set in beautiful grounds on the shores of Southampton water Netley Castle is a former artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII that dates back to circa. 1542. The castle was sympathetically converted and thoughtfully extended into stunning apartments which retain a wealth of both charm and character. This spacious second floor apartment comes with a large roof terrace that enjoys panoramic sea views and its own garage. Accommodation briefly comprises of a 19ft sitting room, dining room (previously used as a third bedroom), spacious kitchen/breakfast room and two further double bedrooms along with a beautifully appointed en-suite and main bathroom.
Rarely available to the market to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer an early viewing truly is a must.
Introduction Set in beautiful grounds on the shores of Southampton water Netley Castle is a former artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII that dates back to circa. 1542. The castle was sympathetically converted and thoughtfully extended into stunning apartments which retain a wealth of both charm and character. This spacious second floor apartment comes with a large roof terrace that enjoys panoramic sea views and its own garage. Accommodation briefly comprises of a 19ft sitting room, dining room (previously used as a third bedroom), spacious kitchen/breakfast room and two further double bedrooms along with a beautifully appointed en-suite and main bathroom.
Rarely available to the market to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer an early viewing truly is a must.
Inside The castle is approached via a sweeping driveway that leads up to a set of original oak double doors that lead directly through to what can only be described as a stunning entrance hall, with an Inglenook fireplace to one end, an array of original exposed beams, impressive oak staircase, carved masonry, mouldings and wall panelling. There is both a staircase and lift leading to the second floor, with the front door of the property leading directly through to a 34ft entrance hall which has two cloaks cupboards, that also provide useful storage space, an airing cupboard and access to a good size loft space with a short staircase at one end of the hallway that leads up to a set of French doors and out onto the roof terrace.
From one end of the hallway there is a door that leads through to a lovely bright sitting room which has a window overlooking the beach and Southampton water, with the main focal point of the room being the cast iron fireplace to one wall. The room also has wall lights, access to an additional loft space, spotlights throughout with a set of double doors to one side of the room leading through to the kitchen/diner.
The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of Maple wall and base units with cupboards and drawers under, has a double bowl sink unit and granite worktops including a beautiful central island. There are a range of built in appliances including a double oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine. The room also benefits from an original cast iron fireplace to one wall, has access to eaves storage space to one side of the room and enjoys pleasant views over the property's garden and grounds.
The dining room, which has also previously been used as a third bedroom, has a staircase to one side of the room that leads down to the ground floor with its own access, has a cast iron fireplace to one wall and is a lovely bright room also.
The master bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking the sea, a cast iron fireplace along with a range of built in wardrobes and an opening at one end leading through to a beautifully appointed en-suite comprising of a fitted shower cubicle, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and low level WC.
The main bathroom again has been fitted with a modern suite that includes a shaped panel enclosed bath with tiled edging, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and separate shower cubicle, the room also has a heated towel rail and Travertine tiling.
Outside The driveway is accessed via electric gates and a secure telephone entry system which leads on to a sweeping driveway with turning circle and down to a good size parking area for residents and a garage. The castle is set in approximately six acres of beautiful mature grounds and gardens that are partly laid to lawn, yet well stocked with a wide range of mature flower, tree and shrubs.
Location As well as being only a short stroll away from the shoreline, the property is also on the doorstep of the beautiful Royal Victoria Country Park, which is set in 200 acres of grassy park and woodland. The village has two popular pubs, a school, church and green along with two busy sailing clubs. Hamble and its marina, broad range of pubs, restaurants and waterfront are only minutes away, with all main motorway access links also being close by enabling easy access to Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Chichester, Guildford and London.
Measurements Sitting Room 19' 5 ft (max.) narrowing to 17' 2 ft x 18' 8 ft
Kitchen Breakfast Room16' 6 ft x 14' 4 ft
Dining Room/Bedroom Three 14' 8 ft X 14' 3 ft
Master Bedroom 15' 1 ft x 14' 4 ft
Bedroom Two 13' 7 ft x 13' 2 ft
Garage 18' 8 ft x 9' 5 ft
Rarely available to the market to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer an early viewing truly is a must.
Introduction Set in beautiful grounds on the shores of Southampton water Netley Castle is a former artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII that dates back to circa. 1542. The castle was sympathetically converted and thoughtfully extended into stunning apartments which retain a wealth of both charm and character. This spacious second floor apartment comes with a large roof terrace that enjoys panoramic sea views and its own garage. Accommodation briefly comprises of a 19ft sitting room, dining room (previously used as a third bedroom), spacious kitchen/breakfast room and two further double bedrooms along with a beautifully appointed en-suite and main bathroom.
Rarely available to the market to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer an early viewing truly is a must.
Inside The castle is approached via a sweeping driveway that leads up to a set of original oak double doors that lead directly through to what can only be described as a stunning entrance hall, with an Inglenook fireplace to one end, an array of original exposed beams, impressive oak staircase, carved masonry, mouldings and wall panelling. There is both a staircase and lift leading to the second floor, with the front door of the property leading directly through to a 34ft entrance hall which has two cloaks cupboards, that also provide useful storage space, an airing cupboard and access to a good size loft space with a short staircase at one end of the hallway that leads up to a set of French doors and out onto the roof terrace.
From one end of the hallway there is a door that leads through to a lovely bright sitting room which has a window overlooking the beach and Southampton water, with the main focal point of the room being the cast iron fireplace to one wall. The room also has wall lights, access to an additional loft space, spotlights throughout with a set of double doors to one side of the room leading through to the kitchen/diner.
The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of Maple wall and base units with cupboards and drawers under, has a double bowl sink unit and granite worktops including a beautiful central island. There are a range of built in appliances including a double oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine. The room also benefits from an original cast iron fireplace to one wall, has access to eaves storage space to one side of the room and enjoys pleasant views over the property's garden and grounds.
The dining room, which has also previously been used as a third bedroom, has a staircase to one side of the room that leads down to the ground floor with its own access, has a cast iron fireplace to one wall and is a lovely bright room also.
The master bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking the sea, a cast iron fireplace along with a range of built in wardrobes and an opening at one end leading through to a beautifully appointed en-suite comprising of a fitted shower cubicle, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and low level WC.
The main bathroom again has been fitted with a modern suite that includes a shaped panel enclosed bath with tiled edging, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and separate shower cubicle, the room also has a heated towel rail and Travertine tiling.
Outside The driveway is accessed via electric gates and a secure telephone entry system which leads on to a sweeping driveway with turning circle and down to a good size parking area for residents and a garage. The castle is set in approximately six acres of beautiful mature grounds and gardens that are partly laid to lawn, yet well stocked with a wide range of mature flower, tree and shrubs.
Location As well as being only a short stroll away from the shoreline, the property is also on the doorstep of the beautiful Royal Victoria Country Park, which is set in 200 acres of grassy park and woodland. The village has two popular pubs, a school, church and green along with two busy sailing clubs. Hamble and its marina, broad range of pubs, restaurants and waterfront are only minutes away, with all main motorway access links also being close by enabling easy access to Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Chichester, Guildford and London.
Measurements Sitting Room 19' 5 ft (max.) narrowing to 17' 2 ft x 18' 8 ft
Kitchen Breakfast Room16' 6 ft x 14' 4 ft
Dining Room/Bedroom Three 14' 8 ft X 14' 3 ft
Master Bedroom 15' 1 ft x 14' 4 ft
Bedroom Two 13' 7 ft x 13' 2 ft
Garage 18' 8 ft x 9' 5 ft
