Sway Wood House Mead End Road, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6EE

An architectural masterpiece offering opulence andgrandeur in the form of a stunning country house.

The PropertyA truly spectacular residence believed to havebeen built by the much famed lawyer andhigh court judge Andrew Thomas TurtonPeterson, who resided in Sway during the late1800’s.

The property offers a beautiful and elegantfaçade of rendered elevations, oversized Sashwindows, decorative external cornicing andornamental soffits set under tile hungrooflines. Internally, there is a wrath offeatures typifying the period such as highceilings, ornate cornicing, picture rails, highskirting boards, exposed wood floors andornate feature fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation comprisesan imposing reception hallway creating astriking impression with dramatic archwaysand an original mosaic tiled floor. Thehallway extends through to the rear of theproperty with exposed oak flooring and animpressive stairwell rising to the first floor.Set either side of the hallway is a magnificent24’ sitting room to one side and an equallyimpressive 22’ double aspect sitting room tothe other. Both of these statement roomsfeature double bay windows overlooking theterrace and grounds as well as featurefireplaces. Set off the dining room andaccessed via full height wooden bi-foldingdoors is a classic country kitchen/breakfastroom fitted with a range of stylish handcrafted units with wood block and granitework surfaces and an Aga cooker. Set off thekitchen/breakfast room is a good size walk-in

pantry cupboard with sink and shelving unitsand a side porch/boot room opening out ontothe herb garden. Further rooms accessedfrom the hallway include an 18’ study withfireplace and double doors opening to theside garden, a cloakroom and a substantialconservatory/workshop opening to the frontgarden area, offering options for a variety ofuses.

To the first floor, a landing area providesaccess to a 19’ master bedroom with doublebuilt-in wardrobes and large en-suitebathroom, a guest bedroom with en-suiteshower room, three further bedrooms and amodern family bathroom. Four of thebedrooms to this level feature built-inwardrobes, with the master bedroom and twoothers enjoying stunning elevated viewsacross the main portion of the grounds.

From the first floor, a stairwell leads up to afurther bedroom/office offering a versatilespace and then onto a doorway opening intothe attic area.

NB. Accessed via a private entrance to therear of the property is an annexe comprisinga kitchen/dining room, pantry and sittingroom to the ground floor and a separatebedroom and bathroom to the first floor. Theannexe is currently set up as separateaccommodation, but could easily beincorporated back into the originalconfiguration of the property to providemore living/bedroom space if required.

The property offers beautifully appointedaccommodation throughout with the benefit ofnumerous outbuildings all set in sumptuous grounds inexcess of 2.75 acres.

Grounds & GardensThe property is approached via a drivewayoff Mead End Road leading down to a fivebar field gate opening onto the end of thedriveway and to a large graveled areaproviding off-road parking for multiplevehicles. Formed around the parking area isa quadruple timber framed open car portgarage with side staircase leading up to alarge games room running the full length ofthe building across and a separate smalltimber garage. Set alongside the singlegarage is an enclosed chicken run and a logstore.

Adjoining and extending across the front ofthe property is a large paved sun terraceenjoying a lovely southerly aspect with stepsleading down into the main area of garden.The terrace is a wonderful space which isideal for both al-fresco dining andentertaining. The sumptuous groundsextend down from the front of the house toa delightful pond enclosed by post and railfencing. Set alongside the pond is anarchitect designed pond house overlookingthe pond area and providing a wonderfulvantage point for nature watching andmeditation.

The grounds surrounding the property areprincipally laid to lawn with several seating

areas and a natural woodland area withdesignated walk through again providing areal sense of feeling at one with nature. Tothe far end of the grounds there are viewsacross open fields.

To the rear of the house is a delightful smallorchard of various apple trees, a greenhouse, vegetable beds and a detached timberand brick outbuilding currently used as anart studio. This building offers options for avariety of uses (subject to the relevantplanning consents) and benefits from apleasant double aspect as well as a showerand wc.

The beautiful gardens to the front aspect areflanked by a number of established bordersand specimen trees which include aMonterey Pine providing a stunning focalpoint, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Olive, Beech,Silver Birch, Tremulous, Liquid Amber, Bay,Indian Bean, Weeping Willow, Acer andElder trees as well as Rhododendrons,Camellias and Azaleas.

The grounds extend in total to in excess oftwo and three quarter acres and feature asecond driveway which can easily bereinstated.

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The SituationThe property is quietly situated in aprime New Forest location within ashort walk of the village of Sway and theopen forest.

Sway offers a useful mainline railconnection (London Waterlooapproximately 100 minutes) togetherwith a range of shops, a highly regardedprimary school, two public houses and avariety of sports clubs to cater for bothadults and children.

There is gated access into the forestacross Mead End Road and downAdlams Lane, which is a quiet no-

through road that opens up onto theNew Forest at its furthest end.The famed Georgian market town ofLymington, renowned for its river,marina's and yacht clubs offers a diverserange of shopping, leisure andeducational facilities, along with abranch line connection to Brockenhurst(approx 4 miles north east) that againprovides a rail connection to London(Waterloo) in approximately 90minutes.

DirectionsFrom our office in Brockenhurst turn left and proceed up Brookley Road. Take thefirst right into Sway Road and continue to the end of the road, passing over therailway bridge before turning right onto the B3055. Continue for approximately onemile before taking the first right. Take the first left into Brighton Road and shortlybefore reaching the village turn right into Mead End Road. Follow the road for ashort distance and the entrance to the property can then be found on your left handside.

ViewingBy prior appointment only with the vendors sole selling agents Spencers of the NewForest.

Spencers of The New Forest would like to point out that all measurements set out in these particulars are approximateand are for guidance only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, systems or services etc and cannot confirmthat they are in full for efficient working order or fit for purpose. No assumption should be made as to compliance withplanning consents or current usage. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains,furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires or light fitments, or any other fixtures notexpressly included form any part of the property being offered for sale. Whilst we endeavour to make our salesparticulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and wewill be happy to confirm the position to you.

Living In Sway

This leafy village on the southern edgeof the New Forest has everything youcould want for family life in the Forest.

There’s a village primary school rated‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, a vibrantcommunity with annual carnival, villagehall (activities range from archery toyoga), plus cricket, football and tennisclubs. And while there’s easy access tothe Forest’s open grassland, heathlandand woodland for dog walking andcycling, Sway is off the Forest’s usualtourist tracks and feels peaceful andrelaxed.

The village centre combines the unusualwith the desirable: a contemporary artshub, quality businesses, mainlinerailway station, choice of popular pubs,good cafe/deli, award-winningbutcher’s, village store and post officeamong others.

Property is an attractive pick ‘n’ mix ofeverything including substantialcountry houses, individual modernbuilds in good-sized plots, familyhomes, imaginative refurbishments,closes of quality new terraces, chaletbungalows and a smattering ofEdwardian semi-detached villas andthatched cottages.

Sway’s claims to fame include 200-foothigh Sway Tower, the tallest structuremade out of non-reinforced concrete,and the countryside around Sway wasthe setting for Captain Marryat’s workThe Children of the New Forest.

Points Of InterestSway Train Station 0.3 milesBrockenhurst Golf Club 2.0 milesBrockenhurst Train Station 2.6 milesBallard (Private School) 2.7 milesTesco New Milton 2.9 milesCareys Manor 2.9 milesNew Milton Train Station 3.0 milesNew Milton Recreation Centre 3.0 milesBrockenhurst Sixth Form 3.0 miles

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us:

Holbrook House, 56 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst S042 7RAT: 01590 622 551 E: brockenhurst@spencersnewforest.com www.spencersnewforest.com