Captains Row, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41

This elegant three bedroom, three bathroom, Georgian townhouse is located on the highly sought-after Captain’s Row, just moments from Lymington’s vibrant High Street. Captain’s Row itself is steeped in maritime history, once home to distinguished sea captains and merchants. Today, it remains one of Lymington’s most desirable and characterful addresses.

A traditional front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a tiled floor with storage cupboard and cloakroom with WC. A staircase rises to the first floor, while to the front of the house, the family room, currently used as a dining room, features two sash windows and a charming marble fireplace with gas fire, ideal for entertaining.

The rear of the property opens out into a beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room, featuring a modern range of cabinetry, integrated appliances including a Fischer & Paykel two drawer dishwasher, Miele washing machine and Miele dryer, a five burner Neff hob, Neff double oven and a tall fridge/freezer and wine cooler/warmer. There is a breakfast bar, space for a family dining table and French doors leading directly onto the rear garden.

Also on the ground floor, a hallway leads to a
generously sized third bedroom and an adjacent bathroom, offering flexible guest accommodation
or potential for a ground-floor suite.

The stairs from the hall lead to a landing with a large bright window. This area is suitable for use as a study area, reading area or sewing room etc, Double doors lead from the landing to a truly elegant living /drawing room at the front of the house and has a marble fireplace with gas fire . There are three sash windows and the room offers glimpses of the marina.

The master suite is accessed via its own hallway and includes a well-proportioned bedroom, French doors opening onto a private balcony, as well as a bathroom. Bedroom two, positioned at the rear of the property, enjoys views over the garden and is served by a separate adjacent shower room.

Outside, the walled rear garden is a real highlight. Thoughtfully landscaped across three levels, it provides an attractive and private outdoor space with paved terraces for ease of maintenance and a secure door opening onto Madeira Walk. At the top of the garden is a versatile garden studio or office, as well as a garden store. There are a series of garden lights which facilitates al fresco entertaining on the terraces.

The owners commissioned local designers and builders to construct a bespoke garden building which has by-fold doors into the garden and is fully insulated, and has power and tv points and is ideal as a home office or for recreation or entertaining.

The property also includes a brick and block garage with electric door and internal power supply. The garage is a few yards away along Captains Row.

There is an extant planning permission to convert the roof space into a further room. The approved plans include three sash windows in the front elevation and two in the rear with access up new stairs from the landing. There may also be further development potential in the rear courtyard adjacent to the kitchen similar to other houses in Captains Row.- subject to planning permission.

Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches.

Being so close to the New Forest it also offers the perfect location for those who enjoy horse riding, walking and cycling. The town offers a nine-hole golf course, rowing club, community centre, library, small cinema, bowls club and tennis club. Lymington Recreation Centre offers an indoor 25m swimming pool and many fitness classes, whilst during the summer months there is an outdoor seawater baths next to the River with a hundred years of heritage. There is also a Cricket Club, Football and Rugby Clubs, Skateboard Park and children's play areas.

From a more practical view Lymington also offers churches of all faiths, infant, junior and secondary schools all within walking distance of the town.