4 bed detached house for sale

Up Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20

An elegant Grade II listed cruck cottage, believed to have origins dating back to the late 15th century, enjoying a quiet position, within the idyllic Hamlet of Up Somborne. The generous accommodation features four bedrooms, family bathroom, modern kitchen/breakfast room, utility, dining area, triple aspect sitting room, study and useful downstairs WC. Outside, the home enjoys an established garden with high hedging providing privacy, attractive barbeque hut and gated entrance to driveway.

Ground Floor

A stable style door opens into porch which provides ample space for coats, shoes and allows access for the inner hall and cloakroom comprising WC and wash basin. Recently updated, the kitchen/breakfast room has an array of modern finishes and period features. It comprises a selection of wall and base storage units, American style fridge/freezer, Range cooker and dishwasher. A separate utility provides plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and houses the oil fired boiler. The central dining room has a stunning inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and turning staircase ascending to a split-level landing on the first floor. The study is a flexible area which could also act as a playroom. Enjoying a triple aspect, the sitting room has an open fireplace housing log burning stove on slate hearth which acts a real focal point and single door opening to the rear garden.

First Floor

The first floor landing is greeted by exquisite cruck beams and allows access for all four bedrooms, family bathroom and airing cupboard. The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, eaves storage and low level cottage windows providing a glimpse of it's origins. Bedroom two is a generous double with abundance of fitted storage. The remaining two bedrooms each enjoy the charm of exposed beams and low cottage windows. The family bathroom comprises roll top bath, separate shower unit, WC, wash basin an heated towel rail.

Outside

A patio adjoins the home, allowing a tranquil seating or entertainment space. The garden is mainly laid to well treated lawn, tall hedging encloses on all side providing complete privacy. There is a timber built shed, wood store and attractive BBQ hut with central chimney.

Parking

Driveway with gated access for several vehicles. EV charging point available.

Location

Up Somborne is a hamlet surrounded by beautiful countryside and within a short drive from the desirable town of Stockbridge to the west and the city of Winchester to the east. The nearest shops and amenities are to be found in Stockbridge where several pubs, cafe's, a delicatessen, a small supermarket, a greengrocers and various boutiques and galleries exist. Larger supermarkets and day-to-day amenities can be found in Winchester which provides excellent travel links to London (58 minutes to London Waterloo by train), and a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities.

Tenure

Freehold

Heating

Oil

Drainage

Septic tank

Council Tax

Test Valley - Band G