House For Sale £2,000,000
The drive, lined with tall poplars, threads through the middle of the land past three ancient outbuildings to the period thatched house. The oldest wing of the house, built around 1690, features thick cob walls and a myriad of beams. This part of the house has a beamed snug sitting room with inglenook fire place and an office which looks out onto a secluded patio used for dining. A winding wooden staircase above the snug leads to a bedroom, and a bathroom accessed through a hatch door - a child’s delight. The entrance hall has multiple doors to a beautiful paved patio, a very spacious sitting room, a cloakroom and a big kitchen. The sitting room, with a Jetmaster open fire, has floor to ceiling oak framed windows looking out onto the patio and garden, which stretches into the fields beyond. The garden is full of hidden delights, secret pathways and secret spots to sit and places to wander - a paradise for children. From the sitting room, double doors open out into the magnificent pool room with ample seating for lounging and dining. This is a quiet calm oasis, full of light with wooden beams, lots of yuccas and a meandering vine. A small kitchen sits at the end of the pool. The remaining ground floor area includes the kitchen with a central island, pear wood units and an unusual wall finish of western red cedar logs. Off the kitchen is a laundry room with a door to outside. The main staircase from the entrance hall leads to the rest of the first-floor accommodation of three further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The generous principle bedroom has a spectacular wood panelled en-suite bathroom. The two remaining bedrooms open onto a landing and bathroom beyond. A distinguishing feature of this wonderful home are the ancient outbuildings which were run as a well reviewed upmarket, funky B &B for over twenty five years. Each building has its own unique character with bathroom and private garden. This mini country estate tucked away from the world has much to offer - freedom to run wild for children, the opportunity to run an extremely profitable business and a calm living environment.<br /><br />West Wellow enjoys a rural feel benefitting from stunning open countryside and farmland whilst offering ideal commuter links, within easy reach of the M27 and A36 road networks. There is excellent local schooling for all ages both in the state and private sector with a wealth of recreational facilities. Wellow is well served with traditional village amenities including a convenience store, choice of butchers, pharmacy and public house. The market town of Romsey lies on the east bank of the River Test at the lower end of the Test Valley, with the New Forest to the South West, the ancient city of Winchester to the East and the major city and port of Southampton to the South. Romsey retains its regular street market as well as a thriving town centre with shops, restaurants, public houses, leisure facilities and historical sites including Broadlands House. At the centre of Romsey is the market place, town hall and the stunning Abbey. Steeped in history from its Saxon roots and centred upon its imposing and prepossessing abbey, Romsey is the loveliest of market towns which has retained its intrinsic ‘village’ charm despite the modern onslaught of new housing requirements which has affected the integrity of many other towns and villages. Its sophisticated eateries, boutique shopping and comfortable social life holds appeal for a wide range prospective purchases from retirement to families looking for a safe and convenient lifestyle for their children. This is enhanced by its wealth of excellent local schooling within both the state and private sectors, which attracts many families to the area. Saturday morning strolls around Romsey with its variety of delicatessens and coffee shops serving gourmet breakfasts is an absolute treat.
