Annesley House is situated in the delightful hamlet of Bank, within a mile of Lyndhurst and benefits from superb access to the New Forest and within walking distance to a super pub.
This ground-floor apartment benefits from a spacious entrance hallway and boasts one of the principal reception rooms in the original Victorian mansion.
Featuring stunning windows, wood burning stove and direct access to the gardens, the drawing room a is truly special space.
Rooms
The property also includes a kitchen/breakfast room, a master bedroom with views across the grounds, and a second bedroom set within a charming turret, creating a wonderfully romantic relaxing setting.
A family bathroom serves both bedrooms. Though the apartment is in need of significant renovation throughout, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique piece of history within this remarkable building.
Once the home of Victorian Gothic novelist Mary Braddon, the house has served various purposes over the years and is now divided into several spacious, individual apartments.
The gardens are a delight and extend to just over an acre, the majority is laid to lawn with an array of mature herbaceous borders and shrubs. Apartment 2 has direct access out onto a patio and the gardens beyond and seamlessly blends the indoors and outside space. Within the grounds is a single garage. A rare find viewing is essential to appreciate all that is on offer.