INTRODUCTION

Set within 2.3 acres of gardens and adjoining paddock this former farmhouse encompasses thoughtful design that includes a 32ft kitchen/dining/family room with part vaulted ceiling with panoramic views over the gardens and countryside, a spacious sitting room with exposed brick fireplace and woodburning stove. In addition to the main house there is a gated driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles leading up to the double detached garage with adjoining workshop, an ideal annexe subject to the relevant consents, along with games room above. To the side of the garaging there is then a 2268 sq.ft barn that originally serviced the property when it was a working farm with the barn currently having been split into several sections including space that could be used for additional garaging or a number of uses, subject to the relevant consent.

LOCATION

The property is situated within the pretty village of Durley that benefits from a popular primary school, church, village hall and two well-renowned pubs. The neighbouring market town of Bishops Waltham is also only minutes away. Durley Hall Lane is within close walking distance of the South Downs, with Monach’s Way, Pilgrim’s Trail and Allan King Way offering an array of local footpaths. With the Isle of Wight in sight, the waters of the Solent offer a multitude of water sport activities.  Mainline Stations serving London include Hedge End (3.9m), Botley (4.2m), Eastleigh (5.9m), Southampton Airport Parkway (7.3m) and the popular Shawford (8.6m) with free parking. Both the Cathedral City of Winchester and the Southampton Airport are just under half an hour away with all main motorway access routes also being within easy reach, enabling direct access to Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Chichester, Guildford and London.

INSIDE

From the sweeping brick block paved driveway an attractive wooden and stained-glass door leads directly through to an inviting entrance hall. From the hall there is a turned staircase to one side, a larger arched window to one side, two cloak cupboards with a further door then leading through to a modern WC. From one side of the hallway a short staircase leads into the well-proportioned sitting room that is a dual aspect room with stylish wood effect flooring. The main focal point of the room being the exposed brick fireplace with inset woodburning stove, the room then has fitted shelving and cupboards to either side of the chimney breast.

The heart of the house then has to be the 32ft kitchen/breakfast/family room which is a dual aspect room and includes a part vaulted ceiling at one end of the room with French doors that enjoy panoramic views over the gardens, across the Hamble Valley and as far as the Isle of Wight. The room also has a stable door to the side, Travertine flooring with the kitchen having been fitted with a matching range of light grey wall and base units with granite worktops and breakfast bar at one end. There is also a double butler sink unit as well as a double width cooker, built in dishwasher and further appliance space. The house also has a separate utility room which is also fitted with a range of wall and base units and has various appliance space and gives access to the oil-fired boiler for the underfloor heating system and Megaflo hotwater tank.

The first floor is in two parts and has two separate staircases providing access to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is a sizable triple aspect room and enjoys views over the gardens to the rear. It has fitted wardrobes with a door to one side that takes you into a beautifully appointed ensuite. This room has been fitted with a double width shower, roll top bath with ball and claw feet, wash basin set into a vanity unit with granite worktop and cupboards below, low level WC and heated towel rail, the room also has Travertine tiled flooring, under-floor heating and spotlights. Bedroom two is a lovely bright dual aspect room as is bedroom three, both of which also have fitted cupboards/wardrobes. The family bathroom has been updated with a modern suite comprising a panelled bath, with telephone shower attachment, wash basin set into a vanity unit with cupboards below and low-level WC, heated towel rail, tiling and spotlights.

OUTSIDE

Externally the house has a large driveway to the front and side of the house leading up to the double garage with adjoining workshop/store and large games room with full-size snooker table above.

To the side of the garage there is then a detached barn with further garaging and storerooms both on the ground and first floors that could have a number of uses. There is also access to the front of the barn that leads to a further large parking area and former menage, which is fully enclosed.

To the opposite side of the house there is a private, sunny patio area in addition to the patio directly behind the property that overlooks the beautiful gardens that is mainly lawned with raised, well stocked borders that have been selectively planted with a wide range of flowers, trees and shrubs.

Towards the end of the plot on the left-hand side there is then an additional area of garden with seating area that makes the most of the wonderful views across the adjoining paddock and beyond.

SERVICES

Water, electricity, Oil heating system and private drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Broadband : Full Fibre Broadband Up to 115 Mbps upload speed Up to 1600 Mbps download speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach.