Salisbury Road, Burton, BH23

MK Estates are delighted to offer for sale this unique and beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom split level garden apartment located in this stunning 18th century grade II listed mansion in the heart of Burton, BH23. This is your chance to own piece of history, with the property benefitting from a mix of contemporary and period living accommodation; and is one not to be missed.

Whitehayes House dates back to before 1790, with the most famous resident being Lord Lyons of Christchurch who had a long naval career and became a British Ambassador to many countries. He was knighted for his efforts in the Crimean war and given a hero’s welcome when he returned.

On entering the building the communal hallway has a telephone entry phone system and a tiled/carpeted floor. Stairs lead to other apartments in the building, whilst Flat 1 is located on the ground floor.

The entrance hallway to the apartment has a tiled floor and doors to all principal rooms on the ground level. There is a separate WC with wash hand basin and part tiled walls.

The kitchen/dining room has ample space to accommodate an 8 seater dining table and chairs and has a range of units to eye and base level. The kitchen area has an integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer as well as an oven, hob, extractor fan, tiled splash back, sink with drainer unit, and tiled floor. The remainder of this room has beautifully restored wooden floorboards, a feature marble fireplace; and floor to ceiling bay windows with double doors out to the garden, all with working original style shutters. With ceiling heights of approximately 3.5 meters the space feels incredibly grand and is flooded with natural light due to to the south facing aspect.

The lounge mirrors the floor to ceiling bay windows of the kitchen/dining room, again with double opening doors out to the garden and working shutters for additional privacy/security. There are also two windows with plantation shutters to the front elevation. There is a log burner in this room which has a tiled hearth and ornate fireplace surround. From the lounge, stairs lead down to the basement level where the bedrooms are located.

From the stairwell there is a window to the front elevation, tiled floor and a cupboard housing the Worcester combi boiler, installed in 2018.

Both bedrooms are comfortably doubles in size with the second bedroom having a window to the front elevation, built in wardrobe space and it’s own en-suite shower room.

The en-suite has been recently updated by the current owner and is part tiled with low level WC, enclosed shower cubicle, tiled floor and wash hand basin.

The main bedroom is down a further corridor which opens into the dressing area of the room. Being nearly 10 meters in length the bedroom offers spacious and relaxing accommodation.

There is one built in wardrobe and another walk in cupboard which the current owner uses as a walk in wardrobe. There is also an en-suite bathroom with wood panelled corner bath with shower attachment, part tiled walls, tiled floor, low level WC and wash hand basin.

The dressing area opens up into a grand bedroom space with double opening doors out to the garden with two windows, one to each side.

The south facing private garden is split level with steps connecting the upper and lower levels. There is an abundance of mature flowers, trees and shrubs as well as a feature pond. The garden is enclosed by panel fencing and brick walling. A paved patio area is ideal for outside dining and there is a useful shed. A separate path leads from the parking area across the communal lawn to the private garden, accessed between a hedge and the wrought iron railings at the front of the building.

The apartment benefits from two allocated off road parking spaces. The driveway is laid to gravel with well kept communal garden space. 

Whitehayes House is tucked back from the road and concealed by mature trees and shrubs. Burton green with its local village shop, post office, doctor's surgery, pharmacy and parish church is 0.5 miles away. There is a pub and a dining hotel within 300 yards; and there is also easy access out to the historic town of Christchurch, which is within 2 miles, as well as Ringwood and the The New Forest National Park. 

Tenure & maintenance:

Tenure: share of freehold with the remainder of 999 years lease from 2001

Service charge including management fees, grounds/building maintenance and insurance: approximately £780 per quarter.  

The buildings and grounds are self governed by the residents with the assistance of appointed managing agents.

 The above has been provided to us by the owner and will need to be verified by solicitors. 

EPC: C

Council tax band: F