TAKE a look inside this 12-bedroom grade II listed property which has recently come on the market
Landford Lodge, located in the New Forest, is on the market for £12million, offering 12 bedrooms, seven bathrooms and two cottages with further outbuildings across 286 acres of land.
Originally constructed by Sir William Heathcote, it is believed the property was completed in 1766. The property was later purchased by Samuel Greatheed who made it his permanent residence, before his son inherited it.
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Later on, the building was requisitioned in the Second World War and the house and grounds were used to station American D Day landing troops.
On entering this south facing country house, an entrance hall leads to a drawing room, dining room, sitting room and family room with high ceilings and original fireplaces, as well as the large kitchen and breakfast room.
The ground floor also compromises a utility room, laundry room, cellar, cloakrooms and a one bedroom annexe flat.
A sweeping staircase leads to the first floor where the master suite can be found. It features built-in wardrobes, a fireplace, bathroom and large dressing room. Across both the first and second floors, a further nine bedrooms and five bathrooms are situated.
The property has formal gardens with a walled garden, swimming pool with recently constructed pool house and former tennis court. Across the estate is mixed mature woodland, lakes and streams, as well as 8 loose boxes within traditional stables.
Permanent pasture and arable cropping are part of the farmland, and the land also supports a successful tree nursery business that could be made available separately along with a period secondary house with outbuildings to the south of the estate.
By separate negotiation, Manor Farm and additional pasture are located to the south of the estate.
The period Manor farm house includes a hall, open-plan kitchen, sitting, dining and drawing room, with five bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. There are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. In addition is a barn along with a converted outbuilding used as home offices with a kitchen, WCs and several offices/entertainment spaces.
As well as Manor Farm, the well renowned Landford Trees has been in the business of growing and trading a mixture of over 950 different species for over 40 years, and is available to purchase under separate negotiation.
To book a viewing and see more about the property, visit estate agents Knight Frank's website here.
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