House For Sale £400,000
Mashariki meaning 'east trade winds' in Swahili, is presented with no onward chain is this substantially extended, characterful cottage within a sizeable garden approaching a third of an acre and situated in a peaceful rural setting within the desirable village of Sherfield English. Offering exceptional potential for refurbishment, this charming home requires a programme of improvement with the opportunity to create a modern home suiting individual needs, within a traditional styling. The sitting room and dining area are semi open-plan with a further snug, complemented by a large conservatory. The first floor features four bedrooms accessed from the generous landing. The gardens and position are most attractive, located within easy walking distance of the local public house with dog walking amenities and within catchment of well regarded schooling.<br /><br />Sherfield English is a small, popular village with an excellent community spirit just a short drive from the market town of Romsey and nestled around a two mile stretch of the A27. For its size it enjoys a surprising array of traditional amenities, benefitting from a thriving and popular public house, The Hatchet. It is also served by an excellent local shop and Post Office, choice of tea rooms and village hall that hosts a wide variety of activities and events. Sporting activities are prevalent with an impressive recreation ground and pavilion. Sherfield English is still quite largely a farming community with most of its houses, cottages and isolated farms scattered along narrow leafy lanes, unseen by those who pass through on the main road. The active church, St Leonards, houses some fine art nouveau style stained glass windows and a particularly fine set of bells. The impressive pavilion and recreation ground serve the football, bowls, croquet, tennis and cricket clubs, as well as rounders which is played as an annual competitive but good humoured tournament.
