4 bed detached house for sale

Main Road, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire SO21

Merryways is presented to a very high standard,
having been completely reconfigured and renovated by the current owners. It now provides generous accommodation which extends to in all 2937 sq.ft (272 sq m), over two floors. Entrance is through a welcoming parquet floored hall from which emanate a study, built-in coat cupboard, pantry, kitchen, dining room, china pantry and shower room. The study was created to work as a fifth double bedroom, should the
need arise: Extra power points are fitted; the existing cupboard translates quickly into a wardrobe. The kitchen/breakfast room, is lovely and bright with a south, south easterly facing aspect which overlooks the garden at the rear of the house, (as do dining and sitting rooms and conservatory). These rooms all benefit from the beautiful view over the garden and countryside beyond. Plenty of work surfaces are
provided over the generous shaker style kitchen units, which incorporate 2 integrated fridges, a range cooker and a dishwasher. There is space for a dining table. French doors open onto the terrace and garden. Small double doors open into the more formal dining room. Glazed double doors lead into an incredibly light, elegant sitting room, with a wall length display and cupboard unit. Direct access out onto the terrace is via
french doors. A wood burning stove is set in an
attractive fire place. A door leads to the conservatory. A side door offers a second way to the front of the house through a useful lobby and there is access into the utility room. There is also access into the garage from here. From the lobby a further useful china
pantry leads back to the entrance hall. This pantry has a work surface on one side, below illuminated glazed wall storage, cupboards beneath, with full height storage opposite.
On the first floor there is a spacious landing, from
which all the bedrooms are accessed. There is a
superb principal suite which comprises a generous
bedroom with far reaching views, a dressing room
with built in wardrobes and a bathroom. There is also an excellent hobby room or additional storage space. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

To the front of the house is a large gravel driveway with ample parking for several vehichles and access to the generous garage, which also has an inspection pit. To the rear of the house is a paved terrace providing excellent space for alfresco dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the terrace is a pond in a rockery. Steps lead down on to the lawn which is bordered by thoughtfully planted shrub and herbacous planting.
Through an arch can be found the vegetable garden with a number of raised beds, plus fruit trees, including apple and plum. There is also a greenhouse and garden shed found here.

Merryways is situated within the popular village of
Owslebury, in the South Downs National Park. The
village benefits from having a primary school, The
Ship Inn and a variety of clubs and societies including cricket and football clubs. A twice-weekly post office operates in Owslebury village hall. A village shop/post office can be found in nearby Twyford, along with a doctors surgery. 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, to Basingstoke and London, northwards southbound to Southampton, & the Solent via M27, the New Forest and south coast, Portsmouth (including Channel Ferries). As well as the A34 Oxford and the Midlands.Winchester station (5.7 miles distant ) has regular trains to London Waterloo (fastest 60 minutes) and to many major city destinations. The attractive market towns of Bishops Waltham and Alresford are respectively 5 and 9 miles distant.

There are a good selection of schools in the area,
Owslebury Pimary School feeding into The Westgate School in Winchester and for 6th form the renowned Peter Symonds 6th Form College. Independent schools in the area include Twyford School, Prince's Mead, The Pilgrims' School, St Swithun's, Winchester College, and King Edward VI School in Southampton