- Five bedrooms +
- four bathrooms (3 en-suites) +
- entrance lobby +
- drawing room +
- dining room +
- study +
- snug +
- kitchen/breakfast/family room +
- utility room +
- cloakroom +
Formed from what was originally two cottages built in 1845, this charming property has since been extended and completely remodelled by the current owners into the wonderful family home it is today.
The ground floor accommodation comprises a glazed entrance lobby opening into an inner hallway, centred around which is a double aspect drawing room, dining room, study and snug. Adjoining the study and snug is a superb kitchen/breakfast/family room fitted with a stylish range of wall and base units with Corian worksurfaces and a complementing island unit with the same. There are a number of built-in appliances, including a double electric oven, induction hob and microwave oven. Further features include a Rayburn cooker and a boiling hot water tap. This area very much form the hub of the home for day-to-day living with full height, triple aspect windows and doors providing south facing views across the grounds and fields beyond.
On the first floor, there are four bedrooms and three en-suite bathrooms, one of which serves two bedrooms.
Adjoining and integral to the main house is a two-storey annexe which can either be used separately or form part of the main house given it has connecting access from both floors. The annexe comprises a guest sitting room, ground floor bathroom and first floor bedroom and offers options for a variety of uses, including, guest accommodation or multi-generational living.
Outside
The property is approached via double electric gates opening onto a large driveway providing secure, off-road parking for numerous vehicles and access to the double garage/carport. The driveway then sweeps down to provide access to the stable yard complex comprising four loose boxes, a feed room, tack room with kitchenette, a workshop and garage space for farm machinery. Opposite the stable yard is an area of level lawn that would provide a perfect space for an outdoor school/manege or a tennis court.
Set behind the double garage, in the top corner of the plot is a delightful water garden with planted landscaped surrounds and deep-water pond.
Adjoining and extending across the south side of the house is a large, paved terrace overlooking the garden below.
The main area of garden is laid to lawn, sloping gently away from the house to an area of lightly wooded copse and woodland below. In total, the grounds attributed to the property extend to just under 5 acres.
Situation
The property is situated at the end of a private lane to the east of Wickham and lies within easy reach of the Hundred Acre woods, which form part of the ancient Forest of Bere.
The charming village of Wickham (2 miles) offers excellent day to day amenities with the thriving Square providing a variety of local and boutique shops, businesses and restaurants. Communication links are first class with rail services into London Waterloo from Southampton Parkway (11 miles) or Botley. The M27 and M3 provide access to Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and London and Southampton Airport. Outdoor pursuits are well catered for with a variety of recreational activities in the area, especially walking, riding and sailing on the south coast.
Additional Information
Services:
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired heating. Private drainage.