Property description

Owners' Comments
\"Owlswood is a family home designed and built 6 years ago. Our family have now moved on and regrettably, it is now time to downsize because Owlswood is too large for just two people - it's a family home!\"

\"We like the village; it's clean, friendly, and has good amenities. So, we decided to buy the house next door.\"

Introduction
Nestled perfectly within its generous plot of approximately ¼ acre providing the most tranquil of environments, this striking residence is both substantial and attractively presented with modern charm whilst taking advantage of its excellent energy saving features to provide cost effective contemporary living. The reception areas are cleverly arranged to combine formality of individual rooms including a feature sitting room, striking conservatory and separate study with an open plan arrangement radiating from the lovely light wood kitchen and wonderful dining room; the perfect entertainment venue. Although substantial the property offers further potential with the opportunity to create a separate dwelling as ancillary accommodation to the house or as a granny annex and by converting the loft into further bedroom space, subject to the usual planning consents. Alderbury is well provided for in village amenities including two public houses, well regarded village school, post office and village store and is situated five miles south west of the medieval city Salisbury.

Description
A hardwood door leads to the entrance hall featuring engineered oak finishes including flooring and an attractive staircase with balustrading ascending to the first floor.  Doors open to the kitchen and lounge with an open plan styling to the spacious dining area which is perfect for entertaining. There is a large under stairs storage cupboard and downstairs shower room with corner shower cubicle and w/c. The kitchen breakfast room is a light and airy room with an extensive range of light oak units and worksurfaces incorporating a breakfast bar and fitted appliances comprising Rangemaster professional oven and cookerhood.  This delightful room is large enough to accommodate a sizeable breakfast table, whilst enjoying splendid views towards the rear garden and woodland beyond via the glazed French doors. The kitchen is complemented by the generous dining room with floor to ceiling windows making it beautifully light and airy providing the perfect venue for formal dining. Ancillary areas are also ideal: a large utility/boot room with additional units, provides space and plumbing for a washing machine, dryer and American style fridge freezer, a lobby with a personal door to the double garage and separate door to the driveway hosts a staircase with access to bedrooms five and six with this area ideal to create a separate annex. The lounge is dual in aspect centred upon a feature Bath stone fireplace with open fire and glazed double doors to the beautifully constructed conservatory with ceramic tiled floor and underfloor heating. The sizeable study completes the ground floor accommodation and is versatile in its use as further bedroom space. The first floor landing offers generous space with an airing cupboard and access to the substantial loft room with structurally sound floor, an ideal opportunity for full conversion subject to the usual planning permission.  All the bedrooms enjoy stunning views with the Master bedroom boasting a dressing area with his and hers double wardrobes and ensuite shower room and the guest bedroom also with ensuite and wardrobe. Bedrooms three and four are also with fitted wardrobes and both are serviced by the family bathroom equipped with a white four piece suite.

Outside
The property is situated on a private lane and is approached via a wooden five bar gate opening onto a sweeping shingle driveway leading to the house and double garage with electric up and over doors. The front gardens are enclosed by post and rail fencing with a small lawned area flanked by established shrubs. The grounds extend to approximately ¼ acre with the rear garden featuring formal lawns set against a mature woodland backdrop. The patio area is ideal for summer entertaining and is complemented by a raised decked area currently hosting a table and chairs. The lawns stretch to the rear boundary enclosed by post and rail fencing.

Location
The village of Alderbury lies on the southern outskirts of the medieval city of Salisbury near the New Forest National Park. Alderbury enjoys a friendly, sociable community with a range of local amenities including a village shop, Post Office, recreation area, public houses and village primary school all within walking distance of Owlswood. Its proximity to the New Forest National Park offers idyllic dog walking, cycling and wonderful scenery. Although in a delightful semi rural location, Alderbury is ideally positioned for commuting, with easy access to Salisbury, Southampton and via the New Forest to Bournemouth.

Agents Notes
The property was completed in 2009 and is equipped with mains gas central heating and drainage with the ground floor featuring underfloor heating. Further potential is available with the full conversion of the substantial loft space or the creation of a separate dwelling subject to the usual planning permissions.

Directions
From Salisbury take the A36 south towards Southampton. After approximately two miles as a dual carriageway commences turn right signposted Alderbury after two miles take the left hand turning into Junction Road and Owlswood can be found on the right hand side.

Property Features :

• Stunning country residence in mature woodland setting completed in 2009
• Designed and commissioned by our clients and completed to high standard
• Grounds of approximately ¼ acre comprising formal gardens
• Further potential for full conversion within the loft space (subject to consents)
• Excellent commuter links to Salisbury, Southampton and Romsey

Property Info:

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