Avon Castle Drive, Avon Castle, Ringwood, BH24

• Inspired by Georgian architecture, Mulberry House was built in 2015 and effortlessly blends state-of-the-art fixtures which have been further improved by the current owners to provide an exceptional contemporary home. • Accessed via secure electronic gates, the property is approached by a brick paved driveway. • Set in approximately 1.2 acres of wonderfully landscaped grounds, the property is extremely private and enjoys a south-westerly aspect on an elevated plot • Approaching nearly 9,500 sq. ft, the property is arranged over four floors and features high ceilings throughout, filling the property with natural light • Elegant wooden double doors make for a dramatic entrance into the hallway. The generous hallway space makes an impact with a statement stairway featuring bespoke designer carpet leading to the first floor • The hallway offers access to all ground floor accommodation with every room offering spacious, light and airy living space, all cleverly laid out to more than meet the needs of a modern lifestyle • The extensive kitchen/dining/family room stretches over 44 feet in length with an extremely well appointed kitchen at the front of the property centred around a large kitchen island • The custom-made kitchen includes high-shine white cabinets, Corian work surfaces and branded integrated appliances to provide sleek and very useable space, ideal for a keen cook or a busy family • The kitchen area opens up into a very spacious living area with lounge and casual dining zones and Bi-folding doors accessing the extensive terrace and garden • There is a useful utility area and separate laundry room, fitted with integrated appliances. For formal dining, the adjoining Dining Room is beautifully presented with quality polished wood flooring continuing throughout, and a wall of glass doors offering a pleasant vista over the gardens and grounds • A further reception room is arranged as a decadent formal lounge with a feature fireplace and bespoke marble mantlepiece and further garden views and access • To the front of the property there is a home office. This quiet spot is ideal for working from home and benefits from super-fast broadband via a bespoke BT 1GB leased line • A sweeping central oak and glass staircase rises to a full galleried landing giving access to six beautifully appointed double bedrooms, each comprising a stylish bath/shower suite • The principle suite is a lovely retreat, stylishly designed as the perfect place to relax with double aspect glazed doors leading onto a wraparound private balcony, an extensive dressing area with plenty of quality fitted storage and a luxurious ensuite bathroom and shower room • All the bedrooms are ensuite with well-planned fitted storage and luxury finishes throughout. Bedroom 6 further benefits from a Juliette balcony overlooking the front of the property • The furniture & contents of the house are availableby separate negotiation. Cinema Room • State-of-the-art cinema room offering a professional quality cinema experience • An impressive and professionally installed split-tier cinema room featuring exquisite fixtures and fittings throughout its entirety • Full integration with the control 4 system • UHD projector and immersive 3D surround sound system • Luxurious seating on two impressive levels ensuring maximum visibility and comfort • Separate tech room housing the localised racking system, AV receiver and amplifier • Additional room ideal for storage and a drinks fridge • Air conditioning installed House Specification • Fully automated Control 4 home management system, operating security, audio, lighting, heating and electrical equipment • Featuring oak flooring, internal doors and a sweeping oak staircase • Living room comprising a Chesney fireplace with bespoke marble mantlepiece • Sound system with integrated ceiling speakers linked to central music library or television sound • Fitted Lutron blinds to all first-floor windows • Zoned lighting system with inset down-lighting • Underfloor heating throughout with zoned temperature controls • Vent Axia Air circulation system throughout the property • Heated indoor pool with ultraviolet cleaning system to reduce the need for chemicals • Swimming pool and house heated via one boiler system • Electrically operated insulated swimming pool cover • Fully integrated cinema room entertainment system • Mains connected smoke detection system • All mains services connected Proposed Cottage • Planning Permission has been granted to convert what is currently arranged as a triple garage with impressive ancillary accommodation above, into a large annexed chalet, a perfect addition if needed for either multigenerational living or on-site staff such as a housekeeper. The ground floor space has unlimited potential and could also be used as a gymnasium, as well as an excellent extension for a working-from-home setup Proposed New Garage Planning • Permission was also granted in 2019 for the construction of a new fourbay garage and garden store, to be ideally sited on the south side of the house, adjacent to the electric gates. Planning Ref-(3/19/1467/HOU) Grounds & Gardens • Electric gates linked to the Control 4 home management system, open onto the sweeping paved drive, bordered by planted beds and lawns, which leads to a large parking area • The detached triple garage complex with electric car charging point and electric doors (also connected to Control 4), comprises three bays with an external staircase to a superb studio above, with en-suite bathroom • There is planning permission in place for a newly built 4 car garage and to convert the existing garage complex into a guest cottage • The carefully landscaped grounds surround the house and are mainly laid to lawn, with an extensive low maintenance composite decked area spanning the width of the house, ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining, with comprehensive external lighting creating a wonderful evening ambiance • A staircase leads down to the indoor swimming pool, which can also be accessed from the house - a superb leisure room comprising a heated pool, adjacent changing rooms and bifold doors opening on to the pool terrace, all bathed in natural light from a glass atrium • Close board fencing and mature trees to the boundaries provide the gardens with a good degree of seclusion • Security systems include extensive CCTV and vibration sensors on all doors and windows • Council Tax Band: H • Energy Performance Rating: B Current: 85 Potential: 87