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Slades Fine & Country
7 Castle Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1DP

01202 488988


Hurn Court, Hurn Court Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6BH

Guide Price £1,750,000 - For Sale
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Key Features:

  • Magnificent Grade II Listed manor residence dating from 1546
  • Beautifully restored throughout with exceptional attention to detail
  • Over 3,500 sq ft of elegant living across four floors
  • Private gated estate with professionally maintained grounds
  • Luxury lock-and-leave living in one of Dorset's most historic settings
  • Cinema, library, gym and exceptional entertaining spaces
  • Six miles from the coast and moments from the New Forest
  • Equally suited as an exceptional family home or refined second residence
  • First three floors 9 to 20 feet in height

Description:

A TRULY MAGNIFICENT GRADE II LISTED property situated within Hurn Court Manor House. Hurn court comprises of approx. 10 acres dating back to the 11th century. Fully refurbished throughout, this property offers over 3500 SqFt of stunning accommodation.
Number 8 Hurn Court presents a rare opportunity to own an exceptional residence within one of Dorset's most historic manor houses.

Dating back to the 16th century and beautifully restored throughout, this remarkable Grade II Listed home offers over 3,500 sq ft of elegant accommodation where original architectural features sit effortlessly alongside a comprehensive modern renovation.

Set behind secure electric gates within approximately ten acres of beautifully maintained grounds, the property delivers the character and grandeur of a country estate with the ease of true lock-and-leave ownership. Whether enjoyed as an outstanding family home or an elegant weekend retreat, it offers an exceptional lifestyle just minutes from Christchurch, Bournemouth, the New Forest and the south coast.

Recently completed comprehensive renovation including:
• Complete electrical rewire
• New heating and pressurised hot water system
• Structural timber restoration where required
• Enhanced sound insulation
• Modern alarm system
• Beautifully redesigned interiors throughout
• Fully turnkey condition

Hurn Court is one of Dorset's most significant historic manor houses, with origins dating back to the 11th century and later redeveloped as the country seat of the Earls of Malmesbury. Over the centuries it has welcomed notable visitors including Handel, Lord Nelson, Henry Fielding and Lillie Langtry. Today the estate provides a unique combination of heritage, security and beautifully maintained private grounds.

Hurn Court is truly a unique place to live, surrounded by open farmland and tennis courts a brisk walk from the main Manor House. Wildlife including pheasants, swans, herons and deer frequent the grounds yet it lies within 4 miles of both the centres of Christchurch and Bournemouth (10/15 mins each by car), 7 miles to Ringwood and only 1 mile to the A338 giving easy access to the M27 and approximately 2 hours to London. It's also great proximity to the coast and approx. 6 miles from the nearest Beach.

Number 8 Hurn Court is a large and elegantly presented four-bedroom property, that is arranged over four floors, spanning in excess of 3500+ SqFt and offers stunning views. The current owners have completely refurbished this home, to an incredible standard whilst retaining many exquisite period features including high ceilings, ornate coving, wood panel walls in the drawing room, sash windows and spacious, bright accommodation.

The oversized front door leads to the entrance hall, having doors to all principle ground floor rooms and a staircase leads to all floors. Accommodation on the ground floor consists of; boot room, utility room, cinema room and a particularly impressive wood panelled drawing room.

The first floor accommodation comprises of; WC, Dining area, Kitchen with range of base and eye level units and integrated appliances. The living room completes the accommodation on the first floor, with a particular feature being the impressive fireplace with stone surround.

The second floor accommodation comprises a large master bedroom, dressing room, shower room, boiler/airing room and an impressive bathroom.

The split-level top floor has a bathroom, along with the remaining two bedrooms, offering truly imposing views across Hurn Court. One bedroom is currently utilised as a gym.

There are two designated parking spaces, plenty of visitor parking and a garage.

This home would work brilliantly as a second home for those looking for a transient getaway from London or the Home Counties, but also works fantastically as a primary residence.

Tenure: Share of freehold
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: Exempt
Grade II listed



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