Offering town and country living in one 370-square-metre package, this five-bedroom lake house floats over the water amid tall reeds in a vast private woodland. Bridge House has the appeal of a midcentury modern masterpiece with the heating and wiring of a new house, built as it was in 2021 to a Peter Huf design. Buyers will get slipway access to the River Hamble and the bragging rights that come with thermal efficiency and an “A” EPC eco rating.

Open-plan common spaces look out triple-glazed windows to a wraparound terrace and the green woodland beyond. The kitchen has a dramatic central island and top-of-the-line appliances in bespoke cabinetry. It faces a modern biofuel fire set against a variegated timber wall. A self-contained library is found en route to the principal bedroom, situated in its own wing with a large en suite bathroom.

Four additional bedrooms and three en suites lie in a separate wing with terrace access. A home gym, bathroom and carport are all found outside the scheme in their own annexe.

Low-slung and low-key, the house eschews colour with the exception of its pillar box red front door. Black-stained timber dominates the palette and sits in contemporary contrast to the Japanese-style garden.

Located just outside Southampton, the property would suit a family of watersport enthusiasts, with opportunities for fishing, paddleboarding and sailing. The nearby marina is a social hub for the area. It’s currently on the market with The Modern House for £4,600,000.

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