Ortus House, Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst

What: An impressive eight bed, six bath, period home offering an exceptional lifestyle with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

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Inside: Ornate stained-glass doors lead from the entrance vestibule into the spectacular reception hallway with sweeping stairs leading up to the first-floor galleried landing. The reception rooms are set off the hallway, with the main reception room at the rear boasting French doors which lead out onto the large terrace. The adjoining dining room can seat 12 and a study, currently used as a home gym, provides access to the side garden if required.

The statement open plan kitchen/dining room is set across the hallway offering bespoke cabinetry and further access to a utility room, laundry room, boiler room and garage. The stunning swimming pool complex is accessed via double doors from the kitchen/dining room and offers an 8 x 6.5m pool with shower facilities and a steam room. From here bi-fold doors lead out to the outdoor pool and sun terrace.

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On the first floor, four-bedroom suites are set off the landing all with ensuite facilities. The principal room is set to the rear and benefits from a dressing area and four-piece luxury bathroom suite. From a rear lobby, stairs lead up to the second floor which offers another three double bedrooms, media room and family shower room.

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Outside: Ortus House is set on a generous plot in excess of 0.5 acres which offers a good decree of privacy and makes for an excellent space for entertaining and dining. The front of the property provides parking areas and is beautifully landscaped with ornamental trees and shrubs. A path leads to the entrance into the property and a gated access leads to the side and rear gardens. A large terrace is set across the rear of the property boasting a 10m x 5m heated swimming pool and water slide. The terrace is completed with an outdoor kitchen and bar area.

Price: £2,950,000

Contact: Spencers New Forest, Brockenhurst, 01590 622551

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