Property description
Joril House enjoys a privileged position, located within the heart of the picturesque village of Lockerley yet enjoying the most secluded of settings within truly delightful gardens of approximately ¼ acre. Owners Comments
“One of the things that I have loved the most about Joril House is the space and light - it has been a wonderful family home, and a great place to raise three children. Christmases here have seen huge gatherings and the size of the dining room has meant that I could easily seat my family of 22!”
“I have always felt that coming through the arched gate at the front was like finding a secret garden - it is so private and unexpected. It sounds romantic, but I will genuinely miss sitting in the porch on warm evenings with a G&T listening to the birds and watching the bees and butterflies.”
Introduction
This individual home has been greatly extended and improved over recent years to provide a substantial home of approximately 2500 square feet comprising living space of excellent dimensions, afforded much natural light from large picture windows within dual aspect rooms.
Having been upgraded to provide a stylish refitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom suites and attractive décor, this family residence retains a traditional charm including a feature fireplace hosting a wood burning stove within the spacious family sitting room, a charming open porch overlooks the private front garden and open tread staircase to the impressive first floor.
The gardens are simply stunning, with an impressive array of plants, trees and shrubs providing a beautiful setting and a high degree of privacy and seclusion. To the rear of the property is a large double garage with generous parking accessed via a driveway.
Description
A delightful open porch with seating area is a pleasant venue to enjoy the magical front garden. A hardwood door opens to the entrance hall which leads into the elegant, and spacious sitting room enjoying a full width front aspect picture window, yet centred around an exquisite fireplace with sculpted “sleeper” wood surround hosting a wood burning stove. There is ample storage space within Joril House, typified by the vast under stairs storage recess. The dining room is a dual function room, combining a traditional style dining room, with mahogany doors accessing display shelving and the informal lounge area, offering triple aspect views and French doors to the rear garden. The kitchen has been stylishly refitted with granite worktops and contrasting soft close contemporary units. A five burner stainless steel gas range with a double oven and extractor hood occupies a central position and there is a boiler cupboard and pantry. To one end is a breakfast bar with attractive views over the rear garden. The kitchen is supplemented by the utility room accessed via the inner hallway hosting plumbing and space for appliances and the downstairs cloakroom. A sizeable study with French doors opening into the porch completes the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor is equally impressive with five beautifully bright and substantial bedrooms. The front aspect rooms enjoy views over the gardens to open countryside. The master suite is of generous dimensions enjoying the benefit of an ensuite shower room. The second bedroom also offers an ensuite room, currently used as a study but lends itself to becoming an ensuite bathroom. Three further bedrooms with recessed wardrobe space are serviced by the family bathroom comprising a contemporary three piece suite with separate shower cubicle.
Outside
The property is discreetly positioned from the village road accessed via a gate which opens into the beautiful front garden where a pathway to the front door is shrouded by a stunning array of trees and shrubs to provide much seclusion and privacy. The garden is predominantly lawned, with beautiful flowering borders. Generous storage space and access via both sides of the property lead to the equally attractive rear gardens. There is a lovely patio area adjacent to the house with the remainder laid to lawn interspersed with well stocked beds, mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the gardens is a large detached double garage with inspection pit and generous parking accessed via a driveway.
Location
Lockerley is a desirable village located approximately six miles east of the market town of Romsey. Joril House is adjacent to Lockerley Green and the excellent village stores with the day to day facilities including the highly regarded primary school, church and public house, pop-up Post office and coffee shop a short walk away. Train stations at nearby Dunbridge and West Dean and major road links offer excellent commuter access.
“The village of Lockerley has a warm community spirit, offering so many opportunities to meet people and make friends easily; there are so many things going on at any time.”
Agents Notes
The property offers oil fired central heating with Calor gas cooking and private drainage, fitted with double glazing throughout. Purchase of oil is currently under the community oil scheme.
Directions
From Romsey proceed to Lockerley passing the garage on Butts Green, under the railway bridge and past the church on the right hand side. Turn left into East Dean Road and after ¼ mile Lockerley Green will be seen on the right, go past the green and Joril House can be found on your right hand side.
Property Features :
- Beautifully presented five bedroom detached house
- Private and secluded location within the heart of the village
- Pretty ¼ acre gardens
- Double garage and parking
- Spacious reception rooms