Home Money Millionaire filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli’s £1.7m New Forest home is for sale – take a look inside

Millionaire filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli’s £1.7m New Forest home is for sale – take a look inside

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

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

With an inclination for motor sports, Charlotte has directed, written and produced, among other successes, the documentary 2023. From Portagostarring Will Buxton, and the documentary Le Mans, Trip to Le Mansnarrated by Sir Patrick Stewart.

Fantelli’s latest series, Car and field searchrecently 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 large bedrooms. Brimming with charm and practicality, it was developed seven years ago, after being converted from a bungalow.

Key character elements, including original wooden floors, a garden well and large cellar, remain intact. A 95-year-old woman who lived on the property used to collect water from the well every day.

For privacy lovers, there are no neighbors in sight.

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

In addition, there is a sauna, a swimming pool and a bathroom with a double waterfall shower next to the pool for those thinking about luxury living.

The property also features a three-bedroom annexe, two reception rooms, an agricultural barn, a log cabin, stables and paddocks, all with two separate gated entrances.

Charlotte, who moved into the property in 2022, told This is Money: ‘The first day we came here I showered with the balcony doors wide open and watched the deer play in the grounds below. “I felt like a Disney princess.”

Center: Charlotte Fantelli has used her home as the center of her film studio for years.

Center: Charlotte Fantelli has used her home as the center of her film studio for years.

Large Bathroom: The property features several high-end polished bathrooms.

Large Bathroom: The property features several high-end polished bathrooms.

Shower power: Charlotte told This is Money she will miss huge double shower

Shower power: Charlotte told This is Money she will miss huge double shower

Posh flat: Charlotte pictured outside her home with Freddie Hunt, son of Formula One legend James Hunt, and TV presenter Ashique Tahir.

Posh flat: Charlotte pictured outside her home with Freddie Hunt, son of Formula One legend James Hunt, and TV presenter Ashique Tahir.

Glorious - the conservatory has been converted into a serene and spacious living room

Glorious – the conservatory has been converted into a serene and spacious living room

Access to nature - you'll never be far from greenery at this fabulous New Forest property

Access to nature – you’ll never be far from greenery at this fabulous New Forest property

Outbuildings: The New Forest property has stables, paddocks and outbuildings.

Outbuildings: The New Forest property has stables, paddocks and outbuildings.

Wow factor: the main house brims with light and space

Wow factor: the main house brims with light and space

Ideal - New Forest property is located on a four acre site

Ideal – New Forest property is located on a four acre site

Since moving in, Charlotte has been running her film studios, Branded Studios, from the property, which is marketed through SK Property Group and available for see on Rightmove.

She said: ‘This property has been incredible, serving as our main family home along with a home studio, recording studio, editing rooms, home office and much more. It’s truly versatile, with huge income potential or perfect for multi-generational living.

“I know my teenager has certainly enjoyed his own music room and place to spend the night, where he can make as much noise as he wants without disturbing anyone.”

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

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

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