St Aubyns Lane, Hangersley, Ringwood, BH24

A timber porch frames a glass frontage and handcrafted oak door, leading to a cloakroom with stone flooring and ample storage. A substantial pine door opens into the entrance hallway, where Australian rosewood flooring and bespoke pine doors with custom hardware create an atmosphere of refined elegance. The dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room features exposed beams and a generous dining area. The bespoke kitchen, crafted by renowned local carpenter David Hutchings, boasts traditional solid wood carpentry, granite surfaces, and a double butler sink. Vaulted ceilings and skylights flood the space with natural light, highlighting views of the gardens. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, Smeg oven & hob, fridge/freezer, and a two-stove gas AGA. Feature pine doors lead to a walk-in pantry, a custom laundry room, and a boot room with rear garden access. Australian rosewood flooring extends into the dining room, where a deep-set inglenook fireplace with a log burner serves as the focal point. This dual-aspect room, featuring bespoke pine shutters, offers access to the ‘L’-shaped loggia/garden room, with double glazed windows and parliament-hinged doors opening to the patio and gardens. The sitting room, with an inviting inglenook fireplace and log burner, exudes historical charm, highlighted by the original entrance door leading to the rear porch and gardens. The versatile games room includes custom bookcases and connects to a vaulted office space with an adjacent shower room. The first floor features ample ceiling height, some vaulted, enhancing the spaciousness and light in all five bedrooms. The master bedroom overlooks the front and rear gardens and includes a walk-in dressing room and en-suite with a Victorian suite and clawfoot bath. The remaining bedrooms are tastefully decorated and serviced by two stylish bathrooms. A hidden secondary staircase in the west wing offers the option to section off the property for extended family, providing separate access points. The property includes several outbuildings, including a barn with a wood burner, electric heaters, offices, a games room, a kitchen, a shower room, and an open-plan seating area. A large, covered veranda and decked area, provide an ideal outdoor entertaining space. Additional outbuildings include a work shed with a car inspection pit, a wood store, a second workshop with plenty of space for machine storage, a gym, which was formally a garage, a tree house, and a sectioned vegetable garden with raised beds. The thatched carport, accommodates two cars and includes storage units, a butler sink, a lean-to log store, and a hayloft. The rear garden boasts manicured lawns, trees, shrubs, flower beds, a wildlife pond, and exceptional privacy. Located in the exclusive Hangersley area, The Spinney is only approximately 2.5 miles from the historic market town of Ringwood, known for its vibrant high street, excellent schools, and proximity to the open forest. For a broader range of amenities and entertainment, nearby options include Salisbury (19 miles), Southampton (21 miles), and Bournemouth (13 miles) with its sandy beaches. International airports in Bournemouth and Southampton, along with the M27 and M3 motorways, ensure easy travel in all directions. Services The Spinney benefits from fibre-fast broadband, mains gas, electricity, and water. There are two septic tanks which are serviced biennially.