House For Sale £1,250,000
A cottage of great character enjoying a tucked away setting within this sought-after village. The property is believed to date back to the 1600s and features many original elements including exposed timber beams and tiled floors. Now extended and modernised to a high standard, the property combines well-appointed and generously proportioned accommodation to create a beautiful family home ideally combining the old and new.
In a secluded setting, the house is surrounded by attractive gardens with pleasant views from most of the rooms, particularly to the rear. Great care has been taken in the modernisation of the home, incorporating a handmade cottage-style kitchen and a detached car port/home office or annexe in keeping with the style of the original building. The accommodation extends to over 2500 sq ft and comprises an entrance hall leading to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining utility room, a snug, garden room, sitting room and dining room. On the first floor there is a family bathroom and four good size bedrooms including an impressive and particularly luxurious main suite.
Outside
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway accessed by electric gates. There is ample private parking to the front of the house where there is also a parcel of lawn with well stocked borders. A side gate leads to the rear garden which is fully enclosed by fencing and enjoys a high degree of privacy afforded by mature trees and shrubs that surround an expanse of lawn. Outbuildings include a detached double car port with studio/shower room providing guest accommodation or a potential home office. There is also a summerhouse which has an electrical supply and is used currently as additional entertaining space.
Situation
Upham is a popular village located to the southeast of Winchester and northeast of Southampton, with excellent transport links to both centres. The village itself offers a variety of amenities including a popular primary school, pub, church, village hall and playing field. Neighbouring Botley has a mainline station with services to London Waterloo. There are well regarded local state and private schools all within easy reach. The M3 and M27 both offer convenient access to the national road network while the airport at Southampton serves a good range of domestic and European destinations. There are many acres of fine countryside close at hand.
Additional Information
Private drainage, oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity.
In a secluded setting, the house is surrounded by attractive gardens with pleasant views from most of the rooms, particularly to the rear. Great care has been taken in the modernisation of the home, incorporating a handmade cottage-style kitchen and a detached car port/home office or annexe in keeping with the style of the original building. The accommodation extends to over 2500 sq ft and comprises an entrance hall leading to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining utility room, a snug, garden room, sitting room and dining room. On the first floor there is a family bathroom and four good size bedrooms including an impressive and particularly luxurious main suite.
Outside
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway accessed by electric gates. There is ample private parking to the front of the house where there is also a parcel of lawn with well stocked borders. A side gate leads to the rear garden which is fully enclosed by fencing and enjoys a high degree of privacy afforded by mature trees and shrubs that surround an expanse of lawn. Outbuildings include a detached double car port with studio/shower room providing guest accommodation or a potential home office. There is also a summerhouse which has an electrical supply and is used currently as additional entertaining space.
Situation
Upham is a popular village located to the southeast of Winchester and northeast of Southampton, with excellent transport links to both centres. The village itself offers a variety of amenities including a popular primary school, pub, church, village hall and playing field. Neighbouring Botley has a mainline station with services to London Waterloo. There are well regarded local state and private schools all within easy reach. The M3 and M27 both offer convenient access to the national road network while the airport at Southampton serves a good range of domestic and European destinations. There are many acres of fine countryside close at hand.
Additional Information
Private drainage, oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity.
