A superb ground floor apartment situated in a major Grade II* Listed Manor House of historic note, in a secure parkland setting. Leasehold with approximately 111 years remaining
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A superb ground floor apartment situated in a major Grade II* Listed Manor House of historic note, in a secure parkland setting.
3 BEDROOMS EN-SUITE BATHROOM SHOWER ROOM DRAWING ROOM DINING HALL STUDY AREA KITCHEN DOUBLE GARAGE TERRACE & LAWNS COMMUNAL TENNIS COURT PARK-LIKE GROUNDS SURROUNDED BY ESTATE FARMLAND BORDERING THE RIVER STOUR
Situation Hurn Court is situated on the western periphery of the Avon Valley, north of the River Stour. The A338 lies approximately 1 mile east of the Estate and connects with the market town of Ringwood in the north. There is a mainline railway station at Bournemouth with trains to London/Waterloo (journey time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes). To the north of the property lies Bournemouth International Airport.
Description According to Nikolaus Pevsner's book, The Buildings of England, Hurn Court was built in the Elizabethan era on a site previously occupied by a monastic dwelling associated with Christchurch Priory. Nearby there is the remains of an early ice house associated with the monastic settlement. The land came into the ownership of the Earls of Malmsbury in the 1700's, who created what was then referred to as Heron Court as their country seat. The property has had long association with many notable figures, in particular the composer George Frederick Handel, Lord Nelson, the author Henry Fielding (later a Lord of Admiralty and Treasury) and the famed Edwardian 'hostess' Lily Langtry!
* The surrounding farmland served by the River Stour is retained to this day by the Malmsbury Estate who some years ago sold the re-named Hurn Court and it became the Hurn Court School. Following the closure of the school, the property was acquired by a developer who divided the principal house to form eight individual units with separately metered services.
* Birdcage Walk is a ground floor apartment formed from the original Ladies Apartment, the Masters Apartment and two of the three bedrooms, linked by a spectacular vestibule which in its heyday was renowned for its collection of taxidermy (in particular birds), hence the name Birdcage Walk, which now provides a beautiful rib vaulted dining hall with heraldic gilded armorials bearing the insignia associated with the Earls of Malmsbury. The drawing room, with its feature marble chimney piece and exceptional gothic rococo plaster work, has a full height wide seating bay with original shuttered casements overlooking the grounds.
* The dining hall and study area feature a beautiful fan vaulted ribbed ceiling with ornate plaster work and casement doors with traditional gothic tracery opening onto a sheltered seating terrace with views over the communal grounds onto the Estate farmland beyond. Entry to the Estate is via the North and South Lodges with security coded electronic gates, making the complex an ideal proposition for those seeking privacy and seclusion.
Accommodation in more detail Panelled door leading to:
Communal Reception Lobby Security entry phone. Full height cupboards housing service meters. Mail collection box. Stone stairway and lift to upper levels. Vaulted ribbed ceiling. Panelled front door leading to:
Entrance Hall Range of shelved double store cupboards with ornate panelled walling to part and coving, with panelled doors to the dining hall and drawing room.
Drawing Room (S) 24' x 17'6" (7.32m x 5.33m). (Excluding the seating bay 3.97m x 2.44m (13' x 8')) A superb room of great character with views over the lawns and park-like grounds from three quarter glazed triple casements with stained glass insets and side panels housing the original shutters that open onto the garden. Gothic arch panelling and feature open fire on a marble hearth with matching carved surround, incorporating an ornate raised cast iron basket with adjacent gas point. Recesses housing built-in full height corner shelved display cupboards with oak and gothic panelled doors and a vaulted back piece with concave gothic arch. Fitted brass picture rails. Ornate moulded cornice to ceiling with trefoil scrolls and quatrefoil panels. Four wall light points. Television point for terrestrial and satellite television. Telephone point.
Dining Hall (E) 19'7" x 14'6" (5.97m x 4.42m). Featuring a superb fully ribbed vaulted ceiling inset with gilded florets and armorials. Shuttered three quarter glazed casements with tracery and stained glass inset quatrefoils opening onto the seating terrace affording view across the park-like grounds. Stone fireplace. Oak floor boards (currently carpeted). Either side of the study area are illuminated bookshelves.
Study Area 10'3" x 5'8" (3.12m x 1.73m). Vaulted ceiling with gilded florets and fake panelled door. Telephone point.
Kitchen (E) 11'7" x 7'7" max (3.53m x 2.31m max). Fitted with a comprehensive range of painted carved wood store units to base and high level with concealed downlighting over the surrounding granite effect roll top worksurfaces. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with brass mixer tap and tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for domestic dishwasher and washing machine. Built-in four ring halogen electric hob and eye-level double oven. Space for full-height fridge/freezer. Telephone point.
Inner Hall With fireplace with carved marble surround incorporating a painted cast iron grate and adjacent gas point. Twin built-in part shelved cloaks/store cupboards. Shelved airing cupboard housing a Heatrae Sadia Megaflo tank with adjacent Lifestyle programme control panel. Ornate plaster coving.
Bedroom 1 (E) 12' x 9'4" (3.66m x 2.84m). (Excluding an entry recess area and deep window seat/base store cupboard) Fitted with a range of partial mirror fronted/small pane glazed wardrobe cupboards with matching store cupboards surrounding the bedhead location. Adjacent bedside cabinets and angled recessed shelved display alcoves. Television point. Telephone point. Ornate plaster coving. Door to:
En-suite Bathroom Fitted with a white Heritage suite comprising wood panelled bath with Edwardian style taps and independent drencher shower over with etched glazed side screens, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Recessed ceiling light. Tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 (N) 14'6" x 7'10" (4.42m x 2.39m). (Excluding shuttered bay window) Fitted with a range of part glazed wardrobe cupboards with adjacent drawers, one of which houses the gas fired boiler. Ornate foliate ceiling cornice. Television aerial point.
Bedroom 3 (E) 14'1" x 7' (4.3m x 2.13m). (Excluding shuttered bay window) Ornate foliate ceiling cornice.
Shower Room Fitted with a white Heritage suite comprising a double shower with glazed side screen, matching pedestal wash hand basin with overhead striplight/shaver point and low-level WC. Recessed ceiling light. Tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Outside Hurn Court is approached off Hurn Court Lane via the North Lodge, with brick piered electronic security coded entrance gates. The driveway runs through an area of light woodland and opens to an expanse of lawn, terminating with a walled gravelled courtyard adjacent to the property's principal northern elevation, with central rose bed. The courtyard provides designated areas for visitor parking. The secondary drive off the courtyard sweeps around the property, terminating in the southern courtyard which provides the apartment with a Double Garage with twin up-and-over doors. Adjacent to the apartment is a designated area of residents parking. The grounds associated with Hurn Court are laid to lawns interspersed with a number of mature trees, including one believed to have been planted by Elizabeth I. There are two Tennis Courts for the use of residents and their guests.
Flagstoned Terrace 23'7" x 8'6" max (7.19m x 2.6m max). Offering covered seating and looking out to the lawns and estate parkland with farmland beyond.
Tenure The freehold of the Manor House and common parts of Hurn Court Estate is owned entirely by the eight units in the principal house and during the latter 1990's following the sub-division, the Freeholders conveyed themselves the benefit of 125 year leases.
Management A Management Company has been formed (Hurn Court Management Ltd) of which the eight freeholders are all £1 share directors in the company. They currently employ a management agent (Napier Management Services Ltd, Unit 13 Fordingbridge Business Park, Ashford Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1BZ).
Services All mains services connected, with separately metered supplies. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are unable to verify that they are in working order.
Fixtures & Fittings All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.
Viewing STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT through the sole agents John D Wood & Co. (01590) 677233.
Directions From London, continue south west on the M3 and M27 crossing the New Forest on the A31. Continue past the market town of Ringwood and at Ashley Heath bear left (south) signed Bournemouth signed A338. Continue a little over 5 miles bearing left at the Blackwater intersection for Hurn. On reaching the "T" junction, turn right onto the B3078 towards Hurn. Continue along the road for approximately 0.2 mile. Just before the sign denoting Hurn, turn left into Hurn Court Lane. Follow this lane over the River Moors to a "T" junction, turning left into Hurn Court Lane proper. After approximately one third of a mile the approach driveway denoted by North Lodge will be seen on the left hand side.
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