Property description

Owners Comments
“We have lived in West Tytherley for almost 35 years, and found the village community to be very welcoming and friendly throughout our time here. The Village Hall is used for a number of activities, and hosts regular arts events. A Recreation ground/play area is conveniently located, and local badminton and tennis groups offer additional recreation. The village primary school and church are important parts of the community, as are the community shop and pub.”

 “The neighbouring countryside is unspoilt and immediately accessible for walking and cycling right from our front gate.

Introduction
The cottage is set in wonderful rolling farmland and the grounds offer an excellent array of outbuildings including an oak framed, high top double garage, a traditionally built tandem length garage/workshop and a barn which lends itself to conversion into a summer house, studio or home office. The cottage gardens have been delightfully landscaped surrounded by mature trees offering a high degree of seclusion and include a thriving apple/greengage/plum orchard, growing beds and fruit/vegetable cages. Internally, period features include  open fires, solid oak flooring, original feature casement windows which fuse seamlessly with the comforts of modern living including energy efficient Solar Panels, ensuite shower room and an impressive vaulted garden room. The English country village of West Tytherley has a welcoming community spirit, and No 64 has easy access to the village amenities which include a public house, community shop, village hall and primary school making it an ideal family home with a rural lifestyle.

Description
A glazed door opens into the entrance hall with an attractive solid oak wood floor which then leads into the generous hallway and principal rooms. The kitchen, also with a timber floor, is equipped with an extensive range of worktops comprising an inset double stainless steel sink and drainer, eye and base level units with space for a range of appliances including a cooker, dishwasher and fridge. The kitchen opens into the stunning vaulted garden room, which is both light and spacious and provides lovely views over the rear garden. A paved South facing patio area is located just outside the garden room. The dining room is also beautifully bright, centred upon an attractive fireplace and wood burning stove and gives ample space for a dining table and chairs. The comfortable dual aspect sitting room is within the original part of the property and incorporates a feature open Jetmaster log fire as the focal point.

The first floor landing houses the loft access, whilst the master double bedroom offers magnificent views and features fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is a dual aspect double and also enjoys splendid views and includes a fitted wardrobe space. Bedroom three could accommodate a double bed but is currently used as an office. The bedrooms are served by the contemporary family shower room comprising a white two piece suite, double shower cubicle as well as an airing cupboard.  Light and ventilation is afforded by a velux window.

Outside
Situated on a quiet country lane, the property is enclosed and screened by trees and hedges.  A pedestrian gate and path access a covered traditional West Tytherley porch with rustic Yew pillars to the front door. An extensive shingle gravel driveway with parking for more than four cars gives access to the high top, double oak garage with electric roller shutter door. There is also a separate, traditionally constructed tandem length workshop/garage. The rear garden is a real feature of this home boasting extensive lawns interspersed by a variety of specimen and fruit trees. In addition there are two fruit/vegetable cages. A further piece of land to the rear has been acquired providing a secluded venue for social gatherings where there is a traditional barn and paved patio area. The barn offers potential to be converted into a summer house, studio or home office. The rear garden enjoys uninterrupted views over adjoining farmland.

Location
64 Red Lane is situated on a quiet country lane overlooking paddocks to the fore and backing onto attractive farmland.  West Tytherley is a most popular Test Valley village, nestled in stunning rolling countryside and scenic backdrops boasting ideal village amenities including a shop/post office, primary school, public house and recreation ground. Renowned schools in the area include Farley, Godolphin and Stroud and there are school bus routes serving many of these. Norman Court (Montessori) School is on the edge of the village. Stockbridge, Romsey and the cathedral city of Salisbury are just a short drive away and there are good commuter links with Grateley Station some 10 miles away which is approximately 77 minutes to London Waterloo, or with Winchester mainline station. The neighbouring village of West Dean also has a station with regular links to Salisbury, Southampton and Romsey.

Agents Notes
The property features oil fired central heating, is served by private drainage and benefits from solar panels with a preferential tariff amounting to almost £2,000 per annum. The rateable value for the property is Band G.

Directions
From our office turn right onto the A36 for approximately a quarter of a mile turning left onto Whinwhistle Road and continue on to a T-junction proceeding straight over onto Danes Road. At the end of Danes Road turn left onto Romsey Road continuing past the green and The Star Pub continuing into East Tytherley for about 1 1/2 miles. Upon reaching the St Peter’s church turn left and then take the right hand fork onto Red Lane and the property can be found on the left. 

Property Features :

• Stunning three bedroom period cottage formerly part of Norman Court Estate
• Glorious far reaching views over attractive open farmland and paddocks to the fore
• Substantial outbuildings including an oak double garage with electric roller shutter door
• Gardens approaching a half an acre including practical growing areas and orchard
• Traditional features including open fire place, original casement windows and solid oak flooring