Property description

This is a beautifully-presented character cottage dating from the late 19th century in the heart of the historical and sought-after village of Old Basing. Situated within a conservation area and boasting a 120 foot garden and two double bedrooms, the cottage with its original period features is a must-see.

The house has been carefully refurbished to retain its original features, character and charm with wooden floors and fittings throughout. The sitting room with its original open fireplace and wooden floor leads through to a cottage kitchen diner tastefully fitted with wooden units, a butler sink and space for washing machine and dishwasher. At the back of the house is an additional light and sunny study area which leads off from the kitchen diner. Upstairs leads to two good-sized double bedrooms with a walk-in wardrobe off the main bedroom cleverly utilising space for storage. Loft access from the front bedroom is by ladder to a large boarded storage area. The house has gas central heating with a newly-fitted Worcester Bosch Combi boiler.

French windows open out to a patio area which leads onto an exceptionally long garden with a lawn, an additional patio and at the far end are raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and shed. The garden is well-established with a wide range of fruit trees and bushes including apple, pear, fig, gooseberry, redcurrant and raspberry.

Old Basing is a historical village most famous for Cromwell's siege of Basing House. It has a thriving community with a village store, bakery, doctor and dental surgeries, outstanding schools, three pubs and a church as well as an over-subscribed pre-school and village recreation area with a popular cricket club and communal tennis courts. The village is within easy commuter distance for M3 and M4 and there is a frequent and fast, direct train line into London Waterloo in under 45 minutes with Basingstoke station within easy reach being 1.8 miles away.

Fired Earth kitchen
Fired Earth bathroom
Conservation area
Approximately 120ft rear garden
Period property
Character features
Two double bedrooms
Close proximity to mainline rail link
London Waterloo in under an hour