Property description

With dramatic, far reaching views across rolling Somborne countryside to both the front and rear, this pretty country residence enjoys a beautiful ¼ acre plot of delightfully maintained secluded gardens.

Owners Comments
“Holly House is perfectly located with convenient links to Winchester yet is in the heart of the countryside with beautiful walks on the doorstep.”

“This is a spacious, well planned family home. Children are well catered for with a playground and recreation ground nearby.”

Introduction
Discreetly positioned on a quiet country lane within this highly regarded picturesque hamlet close to Winchester and Stockbridge, Holly House is a substantial family home, constructed in 1992 and having been extended to provide an impressive guest suite in addition to its original four well sized bedrooms.The accommodation is impressive, with three bathrooms servicing the five bedrooms and three versatile reception rooms supplementing the spacious well fitted kitchen breakfast room. The setting is truly spectacular, enjoying stunning views from every aspect and privileged in its location to enjoy ideal commuter links and excellent local schooling.

Description
The front door opens into the spacious hallway, fitted with light oak Kahrs flooring, which provides access to the principal rooms and the cloakroom. The sitting room is a delight, with dual aspect views across the front and rear gardens to countryside beyond, centred upon a feature cast iron open fireplace with hardwood surround. Double patio doors open onto the rear terrace. The dining room also offers access to the sun terrace. It is ideally situated adjacent to the spacious kitchen breakfast room which is attractively fitted with an extensive range of contemporary white units with ample granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Bosch ceramic hob and double oven with modern Neff extractor hood and Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen offers ample room for a breakfast table and chairs and is supplemented by the utility room hosting plumbing and space for appliances and a door to the garden. The kitchen is ideally located for access to both the dining room and family room providing excellent social flow.A wide staircase leads to the first floor landing which is bright and light offering stunning views to rolling farmland to the rear and access to the large airing cupboard. The master suite is impressive, equipped with a dressing area hosting ample wardrobe space and an ensuite bathroom with separate shower cubicle. The guest room is equally attractive with a dressing area and steps down to the vaulted bedroom. There is generous wardrobe and eaves storage with a well fitted ensuite shower room. Three further bedrooms also with beautiful views are serviced by the family bathroom equipped with a white suite.

Outside
Feature brick and flint walling leads to a five bar gate which opens into the stunning front gardens. A wide gravel driveway leads to the double garage and turning area. The ground are exquisite extending to ¼ acre, comprising neatly manicured lawns, studded with ornamental shrubbery and perfectly screened by attractive hedgerow. A beautiful large front border offers much colour whilst a path under the pergola leads to a pretty terraced area, screened by colourful and scented shrubs. This is an ideal entertaining venue and a gate leads to the side garden where a pebbled ornamental garden offers a summer house and spectacular views to the rear. Once again, the rear gardens are beautifully tended with raised flower beds, a large sun patio area and pathway to a further lawned area offering courtesy door access to the double garage which has power and lighting.

Location
The popular Test Valley hamlet of Up Somborne remains beautifully unspoilt, surrounded by picturesque countryside with an abundance of bridleways and footpaths, being close to Farley Mount Country park. The hamlet is well located for amenities in the local Georgian market town of Stockbridge with its renowned butcher, traditional shops and eateries. More extensive facilities and ideal commuting including a mainline railway station direct to London can be found in the Cathedral city of Winchester some 10 minutes drive away. Here there are excellent education establishments.

Agents Notes
The property benefits from oil fired heating, double glazing and private drainage.

Property Features :

• Well presented five bedroom country residence
• Stunning views across open countryside
• Popular hamlet with ideal commuter links
• Three bathrooms
• Double glazing and oil fired heating