House For Sale £3,999,950
A stunning, period residence made up of three separate dwellings, all with the benefit of their own separate gated entrances, boasting an elevated riverside position for ultimate enjoyment without the worry of flooding. The main dwelling boasts 8 reception rooms of which two are attached to the bedrooms to create luxury boutique style suites filling the space of 7-8 bedrooms.
Located in Throop Village which is a unique semi rural setting surrounded by open countryside with a beautiful period mill and easy access to London via the Wessex Way (A338), which is only a stones throw away with excellent commuter links to Bournemouth, Southampton and Poole. Close by is Bournemouth Town Centre with superb train links to London Waterloo and the West Country and a bit further out are the picturesque market towns of Ringwood and Wimborne. A short drive in both directions lie the New Forest National Park and the award winning Sandbanks beaches with a modern shopping centre ‘Castlepoint’ located just five minutes by car.
This Grade II listed residence was built in 1804 of the distinctively cream Bournemouth brick by order of Lord Malmesbury to be used as the dower house for the nearby 300 year old Hurn Court Manor House; Hurn Court gifted to the first Earl of Malmesbury on his elevation to the peerage by the younger Put around the end of the 18th century.
The Main Residence – Throop House
This spectacular, character property is finished to an excellent standard and is in exceptional decorative order. Upon entering via the pillared open porch, you are greeted by a entrance hall with stairs to both lower and first floors. The recently refurbished ‘Neptune’ kitchen comprises of natural oak and painted kitchen units. Boasting Miele appliances; integrated dishwasher, 2 large American style fridges, induction hob with extractor fan, 3 integrated eye level ovens (1 steam oven, 1 microwave/oven and 1 pyrolytic oven). Finished with high quality marble worktops this beautifully presented room further boasts a gas fired wood burner and a unique flooring system that has the ability to return to flagstone flooring if required.
Downstairs, the residence boasts of a separate utility room, dining room, living room, day lounge, sitting room, study, cloakroom, and the magnificent conservatory looking over the landscaped gardens. Upstairs, all four double bedrooms are served by en-suites and two bedrooms benefits from Lounges. The master bedroom also enjoys a large walk-in wardrobe with fitted furniture on 3 of the 4 walls. The second, third and fourth bedroom also contains fitted wardrobes.
The original underground garage has now been sympathetically converted to a gym and games room. There is room for 7 pieces of gym equipment, a pool table and pinball machine room, as well as a table tennis and bar/football room. A modern shower/changing room are located just inside the external door and services the needs of the external swimming pool whilst the pump room houses the boilers and filters that heats the pool. The house is secured by alarm system, door entry phone system and intercom linked to the entrance gates, close circuit television and external lighting. Completing the main residence is the converted basement, which now boasts a 6 seater cinema room.
Throop House Cottage –
The 2 bedroom cottage which was constructed in 1995 has the benefit of a recent refurbishment programme of new windows, décor, kitchen, and bathroom. The cottage is an attractive two storey dwelling of brick elevations below a steeply pitched tiled roof with open porch, two brick chimneys and a triangular bay. The cottage has a separate gravel driveway leading to the front boundary. Which we understand this detached cottage is not Grade II Listed, the title is tied.
Handston Court –
The restored barn located in the courtyard between the main residence and the cottage is now used as an Office but also features a shower room and kitchenette so could easily be converted into a one bedroom living accommodation. Handston Court is located to the west of the main residence.
The Impressive Grounds –
There is a newly constructed brick double garage with large workshop, situated between the Throop House and Throop House Cottage. Directly accessed from the conservatory is a flagstone terrace with steps down to an outdoor heated swimming pool with Palladian style wall.
A kitchen garden leads to two solid structure greenhouse accessed via a gate to Handston Court and the gardeners cottage form this part of garden. The formal gardens of Throop House and the gardeners cottage lie to the West and to the East of the property are sweeping lawns and mature trees leading down to the rivers edge. Via the main driveway is well stocked with herbaceous beds for privacy leading to a further area of lawn where there is a summer house.
The gardens of both Throop House and the cottage gently slope down toward the riverbank where fantastic private fishing rights can be enjoyed. We understand this section of the Stour to be exceptional for course angling and believe top anglers travel from far to fish this stretch of the Stour.
Located in Throop Village which is a unique semi rural setting surrounded by open countryside with a beautiful period mill and easy access to London via the Wessex Way (A338), which is only a stones throw away with excellent commuter links to Bournemouth, Southampton and Poole. Close by is Bournemouth Town Centre with superb train links to London Waterloo and the West Country and a bit further out are the picturesque market towns of Ringwood and Wimborne. A short drive in both directions lie the New Forest National Park and the award winning Sandbanks beaches with a modern shopping centre ‘Castlepoint’ located just five minutes by car.
This Grade II listed residence was built in 1804 of the distinctively cream Bournemouth brick by order of Lord Malmesbury to be used as the dower house for the nearby 300 year old Hurn Court Manor House; Hurn Court gifted to the first Earl of Malmesbury on his elevation to the peerage by the younger Put around the end of the 18th century.
The Main Residence – Throop House
This spectacular, character property is finished to an excellent standard and is in exceptional decorative order. Upon entering via the pillared open porch, you are greeted by a entrance hall with stairs to both lower and first floors. The recently refurbished ‘Neptune’ kitchen comprises of natural oak and painted kitchen units. Boasting Miele appliances; integrated dishwasher, 2 large American style fridges, induction hob with extractor fan, 3 integrated eye level ovens (1 steam oven, 1 microwave/oven and 1 pyrolytic oven). Finished with high quality marble worktops this beautifully presented room further boasts a gas fired wood burner and a unique flooring system that has the ability to return to flagstone flooring if required.
Downstairs, the residence boasts of a separate utility room, dining room, living room, day lounge, sitting room, study, cloakroom, and the magnificent conservatory looking over the landscaped gardens. Upstairs, all four double bedrooms are served by en-suites and two bedrooms benefits from Lounges. The master bedroom also enjoys a large walk-in wardrobe with fitted furniture on 3 of the 4 walls. The second, third and fourth bedroom also contains fitted wardrobes.
The original underground garage has now been sympathetically converted to a gym and games room. There is room for 7 pieces of gym equipment, a pool table and pinball machine room, as well as a table tennis and bar/football room. A modern shower/changing room are located just inside the external door and services the needs of the external swimming pool whilst the pump room houses the boilers and filters that heats the pool. The house is secured by alarm system, door entry phone system and intercom linked to the entrance gates, close circuit television and external lighting. Completing the main residence is the converted basement, which now boasts a 6 seater cinema room.
Throop House Cottage –
The 2 bedroom cottage which was constructed in 1995 has the benefit of a recent refurbishment programme of new windows, décor, kitchen, and bathroom. The cottage is an attractive two storey dwelling of brick elevations below a steeply pitched tiled roof with open porch, two brick chimneys and a triangular bay. The cottage has a separate gravel driveway leading to the front boundary. Which we understand this detached cottage is not Grade II Listed, the title is tied.
Handston Court –
The restored barn located in the courtyard between the main residence and the cottage is now used as an Office but also features a shower room and kitchenette so could easily be converted into a one bedroom living accommodation. Handston Court is located to the west of the main residence.
The Impressive Grounds –
There is a newly constructed brick double garage with large workshop, situated between the Throop House and Throop House Cottage. Directly accessed from the conservatory is a flagstone terrace with steps down to an outdoor heated swimming pool with Palladian style wall.
A kitchen garden leads to two solid structure greenhouse accessed via a gate to Handston Court and the gardeners cottage form this part of garden. The formal gardens of Throop House and the gardeners cottage lie to the West and to the East of the property are sweeping lawns and mature trees leading down to the rivers edge. Via the main driveway is well stocked with herbaceous beds for privacy leading to a further area of lawn where there is a summer house.
The gardens of both Throop House and the cottage gently slope down toward the riverbank where fantastic private fishing rights can be enjoyed. We understand this section of the Stour to be exceptional for course angling and believe top anglers travel from far to fish this stretch of the Stour.
