Property description

Owners Comments
\"I love the peace and tranquillity of the countryside with the smell of fresh air and views extending over miles of beautiful scenery.\"

\"Although there is the feeling of rurality, there are a choice of public houses, an excellent local store and we are just a few moments from Romsey, Stockbridge and Southampton.\"

Introduction
Yew Tree Cottage is an impressive home, set within its own pleasant gardens of in excess of 1/3 acre enjoying splendid views over miles of open countryside. Retaining much of its period charm fused with a contemporary styling centred upon a magnificent kitchen breakfast room and exquisite garden room, this ideal family home further benefits from a detached, self contained annex ideal for dual occupancy complementing the main house accommodation. Situated in a tranquil rural surround on the fringes of the popular and vibrant Lockerley village the property offers generous parking complemented by a recently constructed garage and stable block. 

Description
An attractive vaulted entrance hall with exposed beams and brickwork and ornate floor tiling provides an impressive entrance to Yew Tree Cottage. Double doors with feature arch windows open into the 'cottage' sitting room centred upon an Adams style open fireplace with exposed beams and recessed storage. An inner hallway leads to the utility room, cloakroom, cloaks cupboard and porch to the gardens. The central hub of the home is the exquisite kitchen breakfast room featuring an extensive range of quality hand painted units with courtesy lighting and granite worktops over Italian tiling. The centre piece is a large island with oak work surface facilitating a breakfast bar and cooking area. Integrated appliances include a three oven Aga, Bosch ceramic induction hob with extractor, twin conventional ovens and American fridge freezer. The living area features a newly installed black granite open fireplace and there is ample space for seating and dining furniture. An open plan access flows into the magnificent sitting room enjoying full width windows with attractive green oak frames and beams overlooking the pretty gardens. Twin double doors open to the lawns, making this a wonderful reception room for relaxation or entertainment.

The first floor offers three well proportioned bedrooms, the master benefitting from eaves wardrobe space and an elegant Victorian style ensuite bathroom comprising free standing claw foot bath, low level WC, vanity unit and concealed cupboards. Two further bedrooms, one with the original fireplace are serviced by the family bathroom comprising white suite with shower over the bath. There is a useful storage/games rooms occupying the second floor.

Annex
The annex is ideally arranged, enjoying its own courtyard garden and stunning views from the first floor over farmland. Wholly self contained, the annex comprises an exceptional triple aspect kitchen living room comprising extensive kitchen units with granite worktops and a generous lounge area. There is an attractive bathroom with contemporary suite and feature tiling and a bedroom with separate dressing room on the first floor.

Outside
Yew Tree Cottage is approached via automated double wooden gates over a gravelled driveway with ample parking and turning space for a number of vehicles. A substantial oak framed carport, garage and stable block with workshop offer excellent storage with an adjacent enclosed kennel and greenhouse.

The gardens extend to over 1/3 acre and are a real feature of the property enjoying a high degree of privacy bordered by mature hedges, trees and pretty flint walling. The large lawned area is interspersed with mature trees and edged by deep established borders. A feature paved courtyard with pergola and ornamental pond is one of several resting places, which include a pretty, enclosed shingle garden to the side and a paved patio adjacent to the annex. 

Location
Lockerley is an extremely desirable and picturesque country village located approximately 5 miles east of the market town of Romsey and just 7 miles from Salisbury. The village offers a variety of amenities which include a store, primary school, the Star public house and cricket pitch a short distance away. The nearest train station is at West Dean just 3 miles away with bus services to Romsey and Salisbury.

Agents Notes
The property is served by LPG central heating to the house and annex via separate boilers (recently installed) and private drainage.

Directions
From Romsey proceed to Lockerley passing the garage on your right and continue under the railway bridge and past the church. Shortly after this is a small bridge. Continue for a further ¼ mile and Yew Tree Cottage will be found on the right hand side. 

Property Features :

• Stunning period cottage in excess of 1/3 acre plot
• Extensive views over rolling farmland
• Excellent self contained two storey annex
• Impressive kitchen breakfast room and magnificent sitting room
• Host of period features including open fireplaces and exposed beams