Rent 4 bedroom house in Southampton

description bibury villa is a traditional new forest home built in 1914 from the proceeds of winning the 'bibury stakes' at stockbridge racecourse. this excellent home with equestrian facilities is available to let, long term boasting four double bedrooms, home office/snug, outdoor heated swimming pool and approximately 2 1/2 acres of paddocks, stable block & direct forest access. viewing is strictly by appointment via sole agents spotlight. this picturesque and beautifully finished home has exposed wooden flooring, on entering there is a hallway with downstairs cloakroom, utility room and boot room, open plan kitchen/dining room boasting not only a bespoke fitted kitchen with oak work surfaces, five burner rangemaster cooker, integrated appliances and tiled floor but also access directly to the mature gardens. the heated swimming pool has a paved surround and privacy screening. the snug or home office downstairs and family room both with wood burners, are tastefully decorated and generously sized. conservatory, currently used as formal dining space, with pine flooring offers views stretching over the surrounding garden. upstairs you will find four large double bedrooms. bedroom 1 has an en-suite shower room and double aspect windows again showing off the surrounding forest views. you can wake up, walk to the bedroom window and check on your four legged friend without even leaving the room! some bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and if you are short on space there is always the loft. outside there is an enchanting mature garden with large detached garage and log store for those cold nights in! the front of the home is approached via a five bar gate, across the cattle grid and opens up to the gravel parking area at the front of the home. more than enough space for the family to visit! outside the garden at approximately 2/3 of an acre is mainly laid to lawn with a cottage style selection of flower borders, a mix of fruit trees, conifers, willow and oak trees and 'proper forest' hedgerows. almost every window at bibury villa offers you a different view of the new forest, a truly beautiful place to be. location: close to many of the vibrant and friendly villages of the forest, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining, shopping and entertainment. lyndhurst has a plethora of locally owned and run businesses, including the new forest butcher, gorgeous clothing shops & a lovely selection of public houses. local schools: aged 4-6 - copythorne ce infant school aged 7-10 - bartley ce junior school aged 11-16 - hounsdown academy the area is particularly well known for its proximity to a number of schools these include embley, new forest small school, walhampton, moyles court and ballard school to name a few. useful information: epc - d council tax band - f oil central heating paddocks, stables & forest rights did you know? verderers protect and administer the new forest's unique agricultural commoning practices; conserve it's traditional landscape, wildlife and aesthetic character and safeguard a viable future for the new forest and our community. for more information on this please visit pets considered* references: spotlight (lettings management ltd) will