Old Walls Flat
Milford-on-sea, Hampshire, England
"Old Walls ground floor flat overlooks mature gardens and is just a three minute stroll from the village of Milford."
Things You'll Love
You can enjoy the south facing terrace which is for the use of the flat.
Location
Milford is an ideal base for exploring the Hampshire/ Dorset coast and the New Forest area. The beach is just one mile away, with sailing and general boating available from Keyhaven, here you can catch a local passenger ferry to Hurst Castle and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
A little futher away is Lymington, well known for its picturesque quay area, sailing and Saturday market, the car ferry to Yarmouth leaves from a small part on the otherr side of the town. Just beyond Lymington is the whole of the New Forest area, reowned for the ponies, woods, open heart land and wonderful walks. Beaulieu is approximately 10 miles away, and is certainly the most famous of the New Forest villages. Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House and the gardens are all open to visitors, whilst the ground hold the National Motor Museum - the country's finest collection of vintage motor vehicles.
A few miles from Beaulieu is Bucklers Hard, which is tiny 18th century hamlet on the banks of the river, where 'Men of War' ships were built from the plentiful New Forest oaks. The main street is wide enough to roll one of these mighty trees down to the water's edge. Nelson's favourite ship, the Agamemnon was built here. The Maritime Museum at Butlers Hard reflects the ship building heritage of the village whilst the Master Mariner pub recalls other traditions. Salisbury, Winchester, Porthsmouth, Bournemouth, Pool, Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills are all within easy driving distance.
Owner's Description
Old Walls flat was converted to be a completely self contained, one bedroom ground floor apartment in 1993.
The main house used to be the stables of Milford House and was built during Queen Ann's reign. In 1927 it was converted into a family house, whilst retaining many of its original features - timber beams, cartwheel frame window and the stable courtyard which now forms a sunny south facing terrace - which is for the use of the flat. Garden chairs are provided.
The fitted kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. Gas fired central heating (and plenty of hot water) is provided. Utility charges are included in the weekly rate. The flat is equipped with a radio, TV and video player, but no phone. The bathroom has a bath and separate walk-in shower.
The bedroom has a double bed which can be converted into twins. The large sitting room has a divan that is easily tucked away during the day.The dining table comfortable seats four.
The flat does sleep two very comfortably and three, if one person does not mind sleeping in the Living Room.
The bed will be set up as a double - unless we hear to the contrary.
Duvet, pillows and towels are provided.
Our house is already home to two cats, but we do accept a small, well behaved dog (Additional charge of £12 per week). The dog is not to sleep on the bed or climb onto the sofa/chairs.
Street car parking is available right outside the flat.
Things You Need To Know
The bow fronted drawing room faces south and over looks the large, mature garden, and with the front door leading onto the quiet Church Hill road, the only noise that will possibly disturb you will be the church bells on a Sunday morning.
The Norman church is derectly opposite the house, whilst the village itself is just athree minute walk down the hill and then onto the green. Surrounding the green you have every type of store, including newsagent, dispensing chemist, baker, butcher, off license, an HSBC bank with cash dispenser and two mini stores open 8am to 10pm. There is also a health centre, dentist and a choice of three pubs - all serving food.
Directions
View MapIf you are coming on the M27 heading west, we strongly recommend leaving the M27 on the M271 leading to Southampton docks. Then pick up the A35 heading towards Lyndhurst, and thence on to Brockenhurst, Lymington, Everton on the A337 and then to Milford on the B3058.
If you approach Lyndhurst from the north side on the A337, there is often a delay caused by traffic lights of anything up to an hour.
