House For Sale £1,300,000
Occupying a picturesque setting at the heart of the sought-after village of Easton, this Grade ii-listed detached property has been sympathetically restored while retaining much of its character and is believed to date back to the mid-18th century. Presented with colour-washed brick elevations under a tiled roof, there are many lovely internal period features including a large Inglenook fireplace, exposed brickwork and both ceiling and wall timbers. Decorated in a modern country style and offering over 2600 sq ft of flexible accommodation, the property is well laid out to suit both entertaining and day-to-day family life. Entered via a spacious reception hall, doors lead off to the sitting room, study, and an impressive, vaulted dining room which gives access to the wine cellar and kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of built-in appliances, bespoke wooden units, granite worktops and aga. The utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor. The first-floor accommodation comprises an outstanding vaulted master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom. A further three bedrooms share a family shower room. An attic room on the second floor provides additional space. Currently set up as a second office, it has the potential to convert into a fifth bedroom subject to the relevant consents.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>The driveway provides off road parking with a path leading to the front door and attractive hedging creates a natural screen from the lane. The tiered gardens are mature and extend around the eastern side to the rear which is southerly facing and laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature flowerbeds and a wide paved terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. In addition, there is a vegetable garden with fruit cages and herb garden. The garage has an electrically operated door, loft storage and shelving.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>Easton is a charming village situated approximately 3 miles east of Winchester, within the boundary of the South Downs National Park. The river Itchen flows to the north of the village, offering extensive picturesque walks. The village also has two public houses, village hall and recreation ground with swings. Schooling in the area is excellent; Itchen Abbas primary school, Prince’s Mead and Twyford (Independent Prep schools), Winchester College and St Swithun’s School for Girls are within easy driving distance. Equally, there are Ofsted endorsed state schools in Winchester and Alresford. The cathedral city of Winchester provides a more comprehensive range of amenities including the mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo in under an hour. Junction 9 of the M3 provides road access to London, the south coast and M27.<br/><br/><b>Additional Information</b><br/><br/>Services: All main services connected. Gas-fired central heating.
Local Authority: Winchester City Council
Local Authority: Winchester City Council
