5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Situated within the beautiful South Downs National Park a short drive from the old market town of Wickham and with the Forest of Bere on the doorstep, an imposing brick-built residence offering superb reception space and five double bedrooms extending overall to 3,018 square feet.

The property is found along a quiet semi-rural lane flanked on one side by beautiful forestry and is approached via a large gravel driveway offering parking for numerous cars, in addition to a double garage. On entering the hallway the feeling of space is immediately apparent drawing you in the heart of the home leading through glazed double doors into the well-proportioned Sitting Room which centres on a stone fireplace and with doors leading to the garden; adjacent to this space is the Dining Room which is also a good size with doors to outside. A Study is positioned to the front of the house overlooking the beautiful woodland. The Kitchen has been fitted with ample wooden cupboards and features a two-door oil fired Aga as well as an island with a breakfast bar for informal dining; a range of additional appliances are included. There is a Utility Room leading off the Kitchen with space for appliances and a door to both the garage and to the garden. This family home has a later double storey extension on one side built in 2018 which provides a flexible space for use as a potential annexe or could be utilised on the first floor as a master suite. On the first floor is a large landing leading to five double bedrooms which are complimented by two ensuites and a family bathroom; fitted wardrobe cupboards can be found in Bedrooms 1, 4 and 5. The back garden is low maintenance, mainly laid to lawn and flanked on either side by mature trees providing natural screening and with a brick outbuilding for storage.

The beautiful Forest of Bere is a mixed woodland of 390 hectares offering extensive accessible walking, cycling and horse-riding trails with play areas and BBQ sites for families. Local amenities can be found a short drive away in Wickham Square which retains the charm of the old market town with a butcher’s shop, bakery and hardware store interspersed with chic independent shops. From Wickham walkers and cyclists can pick up the Meon Valley Trail which extends along a disused railway line for 10 miles to West Meon where it connects to the South Downs Way and Wayfarers’ Walk. Road and rail links are also easily accessible from the property.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Zoned alarm system; Coat cupboard; Kitchen appliances include 2 ring oil fired AGA, 4 ring electric hob, oven and grill, Kenwood dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer; Utility Room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer; Grant oil fired boiler with high pressurised water tank; Part boarded loft with light; Garage with fully boarded loft.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
TENURE: Freehold; SERVICES: Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating and private drainage; LOCAL AUTHORITY: Winchester City Council; TAX BAND: F

DISTANCES:
Wickham – 3.3 miles; M27 – 5 miles; Fareham Train Station – 6.9 miles; Winchester – 15 miles