Property description
A newly constructed barn style residence, thoughtfully designed to provide practical family living accommodation of approximately 1700sq ft incorporating oak detailed exposed beams combined with an attractive open plan modern styling to the downstairs.
Owners Comments
\"An individually designed new home with a host of contemporary features fused with traditional styling.\"
\"Michelmersh is a friendly village with a wonderful community spirit. The close proximity of open spaces is ideal for country walks yet access is good for Romsey, Winchester and Southampton.\"
Introduction
Located upon a quiet country lane within the sought after village of Michelmersh, Silver Birches enjoys a secluded setting within generous gardens and offers wonderfully bright accommodation with multiple aspects to many of its rooms. The kitchen/living room is the spectacular hub of this residence deriving much natural light, hosting a stylish kitchen with contrasting units and granite worktops, lounge seating around a fireplace and double doors to the feature sandstone sun terrace, ideal for summer social flow. Great versatility can be attained via the downstairs reception room which can be utilised as a study or fourth bedroom being served by a luxury downstairs shower room. The Three first floor bedrooms are all vaulted with exposed ceiling timbers providing much character complemented by the modern comfort of ensuite facilities to the master bedroom making this an exceptional home. Manor Farm Road is a tranquil country lane of a few individual homes in the popular village of Michelmersh offering excellent commuter access and excellent schooling for children of all ages.
Description
A solid oak front door opens to the large entrance hall leading to the principal reception rooms and is centred upon a striking 360 degree oak staircase. The 'live in' kitchen is equipped with attractive contrasting eye and base level units topped with a combination of black granite and wooden work surfaces. There is a fire clay butler sink and large central island with a range of high quality integrated appliances including a four ring ceramic hob Neff double oven, concealed fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is generous space for a substantial dining table and chairs and access to the utility room with eye and base level units, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a Worcester Bosch combination oil fired boiler. New carpets flow from the hallway into the immense living room which once again enjoys much light and access to the rear garden. In addition is a separate study / bedroom four, versatile in its usage with a Velux window and is served by a luxury shower room
The first floor landing enjoys space and light, being both galleried and vaulted, with exposed oak ceiling beams. The master bedroom is impressive in size and is served by the first of two bathrooms equipped with a contemporary white suite and shower cubicle. Bedrooms two and three are also vaulted with exposed beams and are served by a luxurious second bathroom, fitted with modern white suite incorporating an extra deep bath, shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and contemporary tiling.
Outside
The property is approached via a part gravel and sandstone driveway to the first of two parking areas enclosed by a post and rail wooden fence. The rear garden is enclosed by close board fencing, predominately laid to lawn, offering a great deal of privacy and ample family recreational space. There is a large sandstone terrace ideal for summer entertaining adjoining the rear elevation.
Location
Three miles to the north of Romsey, the parish of Michelmersh and Timsbury lies on and to the east of the River Test, Michelmersh is a charming, historic village in the centre of the parish and Timsbury lies just south. There is a local public house, village hall, sports field and cricket club with many of the village families prominent in village life.
Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating via underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the first. There is mains water and drainage
Directions
From Romsey, take the A3057 to Stockbridge for approximately 3 miles then take the right hand turn into New Road at Timsbury. Continue to the end of the hill, turn left and immediately right into Manor Farm Road where Silver Birches can be found on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Imposing three/four bedroom detached barn style residence.
- Sought after tranquil lane in popular village setting
- Under floor heating to the ground floor
- Stunning exposed oak timbers and ceiling beams
- Luxury bathroom suites