Property description

Both unique and versatile, this extensive six bedroom detached residence in grounds approaching half an acre, benefitting from a viable commercial business, offers further potential for accommodation or rental income, subject to consents.

Owners’ Comments
‘’It has been an enjoyable privilege, running the shop for the last twelve years. Our three sons have all grown up here and assisted in the shop at different times over the years and our lovely customers have always supported us and our business.’’

‘’Our privacy as a family home has always been preserved and our diverse and extensive accommodation has been utilised throughout the years, from the main house to the annexe and the pool has been a central theme for all in the summer months.’’

Introduction
The Sherfield English Post Office is predominately an attractively designed family home also comprising a detached self contained three storey building with a sizeable basement of versatility and the post office shop extending the width of the property. Suiting the largest of families with separate multi occupancy potential or the opportunity to derive rental income from the impressive self-contained building in addition to the shop, the accommodation has been delightfully arranged with a stunning vaulted open plan living room enjoying internal bi-fold doors to the family room, exquisite bathroom suites and a stylish, yet practical kitchen breakfast room. The gardens are secluded and landscaped with an attractive patio area, centered around the swimming pool leading to the large, lawned area, perfectly screened by mature trees and hedgerow. Parking is extensive with the availability of two double garages and generous parking for numerous vehicles to the front. A truly individual residence with a wealth of features, which would appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers.

Description
The entrance hall provides access to the principal reception rooms. The kitchen breakfast room is a stunning room with a sizeable island breakfast bar offering excellent informal dining and skylight windows provide wonderfully bright accommodation. An attractive black and white aga with coordinating tiled surrounds and timber lintel housing provides the focal point within the extensive range of oak fitted kitchen units with granite work tops providing the perfectly arranged kitchen. Accessing both the rear garden and shop ,the kitchen also benefits from a supplementary integrated electric oven with further shop storage space in the under stairs recess. The living room leading to the family room is breathtaking, open plan or separated by quality wooden internal bi-fold doors. The rooms are beautifully illuminated by windows to all aspects and skylights to the galleried ceiling with the focal point of an imperious feature brick fire place with wood burning stove ascending beyond the galleried landing above. Ground floor accommodation is also supplemented by a dining room overlooking the garden, study, bedroom and exquisite bathroom with luxury white Victorian style suite.The staircase to the first floor splits with a galleried landing to the right overlooking the living room and leading to the attractive master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. To the left the landing provides access to three further bedrooms serviced by the attractive shower room with ornate pebble flooring and double shower cubicle. The detached dwelling comprises three levels. The ground floor is a double garage with tiled flooring which could be converted into accommodation. There is a separate WC and access to the basement level and first floor. The large room on the first floor is a delightful triple aspect room, currently utilised as the perfect games room with wood flooring and a Juliet balcony. The basement offers the ultimate cinema/music room with ample storage and is accessed via a staircase in the kitchen also.

Outside
The rear gardens centre around the sizeable pool with attractive patio surround, pool room, timber store and feature shrub borders leading to the large lawned area screened with mature trees and shrubbery. To the side, there is a shingled area with double wrought iron gates to the driveway. There is a separate pitched roof double garage with additional parking.

Location
Well situated on a large corner plot within the heart of the village of Sherfield English, ideally positioned for passing trade and involvement within the thriving local community, the property still manages to provide a high degree of privacy as a family residence. Sherfield English is a sought after location, well provided for in community amenities and activities which include generous sporting and recreational facilities, a public house, village hall in addition to the convenient post office store. More extensive amenities and shopping outlets are available in the nearby market town of Romsey.

Agents Notes
A substantial family home, multi occupancy potential, a retail business or potentially holiday letting, the Sherfield English Post Office offers a wide scope of opportunity and is presented with high quality fixtures and fittings. The heating is oil fired and there is private drainage. All variations on usage would be subject to necessary consents.

Property Features :

• Six bedrooms and three bathrooms
• Stunning vaulted living room
• Extensive kitchen breakfast room
• Grounds approaching half an acre
• Self contained sizeable two storey dwelling