Property description

The Old Thatch is an exceptional detached period property situated in the heart of Nether Wallop. We believe the property dates back to the 16th century and is featured in many of the earliest photographs taken in Nether Wallop. A feature of the property is its traditional Hampshire thatch, completely rethatched in Spring 2015 as well as exterior repainted at the same time. Advantages of a thatch roof include excellent thermal and sound insulation,reduced heating cost and keeping the rooms cool in the summer.Set amongst a medium sized cottage garden (165’) overlooking the Wallop Brook and the Village Square. The ground and first floor have been substantially renovated, providing superb reception space with a 19’1 drawing room, a 16’7 dining room and a 16’5 conservatory. The Kitchen / Breakfast room is 16’3 and boasts handmade wooden wall and base units with a feature French Lacanche range cooker and Italian slate flooring. Upstairs the property benefits from four bedrooms (with one en-suite cloakroom) and a family bathroom – the fourth bedroom is accessed via bedroom 3 or the bathroom. low ceilings, wooden windows and a cottage garden.

Situation
The Old Thatch is set in the heart of this delightful Test Valley village, in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty with open countryside, footpaths and bridleways. The surrounding countryside gives sporting opportunities of fishing on the Test and Itchen, shooting, riding and hunting. Golf courses can be found at Andover and Winchester. There are good local amenities including a Saxon church, public houses, primary school, post office and wine shop. Over Wallop features a well-stocked village shop and post office and Stockbridge (4.5 miles) providing a good selection of every day facilities. The cathedral cities of Salisbury (13 miles) and Winchester (13.5 miles) provides more extensive cultural and educational amenities. The area is served well by a variety of independent schools at Leaden Hall & Godolphin (girls’ schools), Salisbury Cathedral School and Chafyn Grove. The village of Nether Wallop and Broughton both have exceptional state schools. Train services run to London from Grateley Station (4.2 miles from property) (1hr 20 min) or Salisbury (1hr 30min).

Property Features :

• Abundance of character and original features
• Kitchen with Lacanche Range Cooker
• Conservatory overlooking gardens and river
• Single Garage