4 bed detached house for sale

Hurst Lane, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire SO21

Hurst Cottage is a delightful family home, large windows and expert finishing touches make for a bright and charming opportunity. Walking through the front gate a colourful and well tended front garden leads to the canopied front door then on to the spacious hallway with tessalated tile flooring leading in turn to the homes reception rooms.

The kitchen is of particular note with bespoke units and granite workstops. Careful attention to detail has been taken to include large pantry style cupboards, hidden storage, a wine fridge and space for a large range cooker as well as an american style fridge freezer. The piéce de resistance is the bespoke wine cellar offering excellent temperature controlled storage, as well as an impressive statement feature. The sitting room is generous in proportions and overlooks both the front and rear gardens with french doors leading onto the patio. A feature log burner and brick surround serve as the focal point of the room. A snug, study and very useful utility room make up the rest of the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, the bright and classic landing gives access to four generous bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a charming en-suite as well as built-in wardrobes offering excellent storage. Bedroom two has been combined into one, but could be turned back into two smaller bedrooms if so desired. Bedrooms three and four both have built in storage and overlook the gardens to the rear, the capacious family bathroom with Victorian style roll-top bath and shower cubicle completes the accommodation.

The rear garden is private and offers a secluded haven to enjoy the sunny, southerly aspect. A delightful patio abutts the rear of the house and offers the perfect al fresco enteraining area with a brick built pizza oven and space for a barbecue and seating for a number of guests or everyday family dining. To the side of the home is an extremely well built bespoke garage with timber cladding and wooden, barn style doors as well as parking for a number of cars.

Owslebury is nestled in the South Downs National Park, the village benefits from having a primary school, village cricket and football clubs. The Ship in is popular with villagers and local shops can be found in nearby Twyford and Lower Upham. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Bishops Waltham and Winchester and a variety of supermarkets are within easy reach.

Conveniently located for access to the M3 motorway northbound to Basingstoke and London, and southbound to Southampton, The Solent and, via the M27, the New Forest and South Coast. Winchester station has regular connections to London Waterloo or the smaller Shawford station is close by.

There are a good selection of schools in the area, Owslebury Pimary School feeding into The Westgate School, Peter Symonds 6th Form College. Independent schools in the area include Twyford School, Princes Mead, St Swithuns and Winchester College.