A truly rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully appointed bespoke-built countryside residence, set within approximately 4.6 acres of stunning grounds and offering an outstanding lifestyle opportunity with excellent equestrian facilities. Combining modern living with timeless character, this impressive home features four double bedrooms and elegant reception spaces including a magnificent drawing room, reception/dining hall and spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Perfectly suited for equestrian enthusiasts and those seeking multi-generational or guest accommodation, the property further benefits from paddocks, stabling, a manège and horse walker, alongside a separate detached chalet and an extensive range of outbuildings including an impressive over-garage studio.
A charming canopy porch and striking church style front door open into the magnificent reception/dining hall, an impressive vaulted space flooded with natural light from large feature windows enjoying delightful views across the gardens and adjoining paddocks. Double oak doors lead into the stunning drawing room, where a beautiful stone fireplace with wood-burning stove, bespoke oak bookshelves, stained glass windows and French doors to the terrace combine to create a wonderfully characterful yet elegant living space. The beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of handmade oak units by Kitchen Makers of Sway, complemented by integrated appliances, a central island and generous breakfast area, making it perfectly suited for both family living and entertaining. Further accommodation to the ground floor includes a utility room, stylish bathroom, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a study/fourth bedroom offering excellent versatility.
A staircase rises to the impressive galleried landing which overlooks the magnificent reception hall below, enhancing the sense of space and grandeur throughout the home. The superb principal suite is accessed via a dedicated dressing room fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, leading through to a beautifully proportioned bedroom enjoying delightful views across the gardens and paddocks beyond, together with an intriguing Juliet balcony overlooking the dining hall. Bedroom two is a further generous double room, thoughtfully fitted with a comprehensive range of wardrobes, workstation and integrated TV unit. Completing the first floor is the luxurious family bathroom, beautifully appointed with a slipper bath, curved corner shower enclosure, WC and stylish fitted vanity units.
The formal gardens lie to the rear of the main house and are beautifully arranged to complement the property’s elegant living spaces, with a large paved terrace directly adjoining the drawing room and dining hall, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn and features a heated swimming pool with retractable enclosure, alongside a picturesque pond and charming wooden summerhouse (Breeze House), creating a superb setting for relaxation. To the rear, a productive vegetable garden includes a substantial greenhouse and garden implement store, offering both practicality and further lifestyle appeal within this exceptional countryside setting.
Electric gates open onto a substantial gravel driveway providing an impressive approach to the main house and chalet, alongside generous parking and turning space. A block-paved frontage leads to a triple garage block with three electric up-and-over doors, together with a personnel door opening into a small entrance hall which in turn leads through to a conservatory-style living space, complemented by a shower room to the rear. An internal staircase rises to a versatile studio accommodation, comprising a kitchenette and bedroom area, ideal for guests or ancillary use. A second garage block also provides three up-and-over doors, together with a store and wash room/WC, and benefits from an additional gated access from Silver Street, offering excellent practicality alongside further secure parking and storage.
The Chalet - This charming detached guest accommodation offers a wonderfully light and spacious sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and a bespoke range of fitted bookshelves, creating an inviting and characterful living space. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of fitted units incorporating an electric oven and hob, fridge, sink, slimline dishwasher and washing machine, providing everything needed for convenient day-to-day living. The ground floor also features a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, alongside a well-presented bathroom comprising a panelled bath, corner shower enclosure, WC and vanity unit. A staircase rises to a useful mezzanine bedroom area with restricted head height, ideal as a guest space or occasional use.
Equestrian facilities - The property is exceptionally well equipped for equestrian use, with a home paddock and gated HGV access leading directly to a range of well-planned facilities. The main stable block provides three stables together with a feed room, complemented by a second stable block with an additional stable, a detached store and a substantial three-bay gated equipment store. Further amenities include a horse walker and extensive paddocks to the rear, along with a 40m x 20m manège and a large open-fronted outbuilding offering flexible use for storage or additional stabling. The equine ring fencing has been recently renewed, ensuring the grounds are well maintained and ready for immediate use.
This delightful property is located in the popular village of Sway. Nestling on the Southern edge of the New Forest National Park, Sway is a fine example of a quiet yet thriving village community, renowned for its friendliness. The village offers a useful mainline rail connection (London Waterloo approximately 100 minutes) together with a range of shops, a highly regarded primary school, two public houses and a popular Tennis Club. The Georgian market town of Lymington, famed for its river, marinas, yacht clubs, boutique shops and coastline, is within an easy four-mile drive over the forest. The neighbouring New Forest village of Brockenhurst, again with a mainline rail connection, offers further leisure, shopping and educational amenities, and a popular 18-hole championship golf course.
