Millionaire filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli's £1.7m New Forest home is up for sale - have a peek inside

Millionaire filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli's £1.7m New Forest home is up for sale - have a peek inside
By: dailymail Posted On: November 09, 2024 View: 54

Millionaire filmmaker and entrepreneur Charlotte Fantelli, 40, is selling her sprawling home spanning four acres in the New Forest, and it could all be yours for £1,725,000. 

With a penchant for motorsport, Charlotte has directed, written and produced, among other hits, the 2023 documentary De Portago, fronted by Will Buxton, and the Le Mans documentary, Journey to Le Mans, narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart. 

Fantelli's latest series, Car and Country Quest, recently premiered at the iconic Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Italy

Connections: Filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli has worked with the likes of Sir Patrick Stewart

The main house has four spacious bedrooms. Brimming with charm and practicality, it was developed seven years ago, having been converted from a bungalow. 

Key character features, including original timber floors, a garden well and a full-size cellar, remain intact. One 95-year-old lady who used to live at the property used to collect water from the well every day. 

For privacy lovers, there are no neighbours in sight. 

The glass orangery space has been turned into a living space with exquisite views of the New Forest. 

Plus, there's a sauna, swimming pool and poolside double 'waterfall' shower room for those with luxury living in mind. 

The property also comes with a three-bedroom, two reception room annex, an agricultural barn, log cabin, stables and paddocks, all served by two separate gated entrances.   

Charlotte, who moved to the property in 2022, told This is Money: 'The first day we came here  I had a shower with the doors wide open onto the balcony and watched the deer play in the grounds below. I felt like a Disney princess.'

Hub: Charlotte Fantelli has used her home as the hub for her film studio for years
Big bath: The property comes with a number of polished high-end bathrooms
Shower power: Charlotte told This is Money she will miss the huge double shower
Posh pad: Charlotte pictured outside her home with Freddie Hunt, son of Formula One legend, James Hunt, and TV host, Ashique Tahir
Glorious: The orangery has been turned into a serene and spacious living area
Access to nature: You're never far away from greenery in this fabulous New Forest property
Outbuildings: The New Forest property comes with stables, paddocks and outbuildings
Wow factor: The main house is brimming with light and space
Ideal: The New Forest property is set in a four-acre spot

Since moving in, Charlotte's been running her film studios, Branded Studios, from the property, which is being marketed via SK Property Group and available to view on Rightmove. 

She said: 'This property has been incredible, serving as our main family home alongside a home studio, recording studio, edit suites, home office and so much more. It's really versatile, with huge income potential, or perfect for multi-generational living. 

'I know my teenage son has certainly enjoyed his very own music room and sleepover pad, where he can make as much noise as he likes without disturbing anyone.' 

Looking ahead, Charlotte thinks she will stay in or near the New Forest until her teenage son flies the nest. 

She said: 'It has certainly been a year for change. Hitting the big 4-0 has definitely made me evaluate things, and sadly the dream home I thought would be mine forever is one of the things I cannot take with me into this next chapter. I'm still excited.' 

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