Property description

Owners Comments
“We have loved living in our house in King’s Somborne.  We have enjoyed many happy weekends spending time in our garden, walking our dog and riding bikes along the Test way right from our doorstep.  King’s Somborne is a friendly, lively villages with a good pub and handy local shops.“

 “We have enjoyed its convenient location with Stockbridge and Winchester being a short drive away.”

Introduction
Featuring the most impressive extension, creating a wonderful kitchen living room comprising handmade bespoke oak kitchen units and a balcony to the master bedroom, this delightful cottage offers beautifully bright and spacious living accommodation, designed to provide much natural light. The property is presented with elegant character throughout including hardwood flooring, traditional wooden doors and a feature brick fireplace hosting a woodburning stove.

The accommodation is complemented by a well tended substantial rear garden extending to 180 feet which has been landscaped to include feature patio areas, an attractive kitchen garden and a large lawn studded with productive fruit trees. Situated in the heart of the village within a short stroll of the wealth of traditional amenities, the property is also ideally situated for commuters and offers excellent local schooling for all ages.

Description
A hardwood panelled door opens into the entrance hall with access to the study and the cosy sitting room which centres upon a feature brick fireplace with brick tile hearth and inset woodburning stove. The property boasts attractive hardwood flooring and wooden doors and enjoys much natural light via multi aspect rooms and skylight windows. The central hub of the home is the impressive spacious kitchen dining room fitted in an elegant handcrafted oak kitchen and hand painted sage units with travertine floor tiles. This room measuring 15’ x 20’ is exquisitely designed to enjoy much natural light via windows and doors to the garden but also generous sky lights and provides a wonderful social space accommodating a sizeable dining table and chairs. A substantial central island offers generous oak work surfaces, excellent cupboard space, basket shelving and an informal dining venue. The hot water, cooking and heating is supplied by a Redfyre stove and is supplemented by a gas hob. There is a dishwasher and two freezers incorporated within the island and ample space for further appliances. Adjacent is a large utility room hosting an understairs storage cupboard, butler sink, plumbing and space for further appliances with doors accessing the downstairs cloakroom with shower and the side garden.

A wide staircase leads to the first floor and three bedrooms, of good dimensions, served by a family bathroom comprising panel enclosed bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and hardwood panel flooring. The master bedroom is a particular feature enjoying a balcony overlooking the rear garden and roof lights affording much natural light to the room.

Outside
The rear garden is of excellent size, landscaped to provide a feature patio terrace screened by box hedging, a shingled raised flower bed bordered by beech hedging and a substantial lawn studded with an array of productive fruit trees. Within the garden are two timber storage sheds. To the front is a driveway providing parking for two vehicles with pedestrian side access to the rear.

Location
The property is situated in the heart of the village of King’s Somborne which lies on the valley of the edge of the River Test surrounded by wonderful countryside. The location is perfect for peaceful, scenic walks and cycle rides. There are a number of traditional village amenities including a post office, local school, church, public house and village shop. The village is within close proximity of the cultural city of Winchester and local centres of Stockbridge and Romsey.

Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating and hot water via a Redfyre range. There is underfloor heating in the kitchen dining room, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. The loft is partially boarded and includes an access ladder.

Directions
From Romsey, take the A3057 towards Stockbridge and continue for approximately 7 miles. Upon reaching the village of King’s Somborne, take a right hand turn into Church Road and the cottage can be found on the left hand side.

Property Features :

• Stunning character cottage
• Impressive kitchen/living room with hand crafted oak units
• Attractive sitting room with wood burning stove
• Extensive gardens approaching 1/4 acre
• Situated within the heart of this popular village