House For Sale £2,500,000
This impressive property has been much improved in the seller’s time of ownership and today represents an inviting home that retains wonderful period features alongside stylish décor and modern finishes such as the beautiful hand painted kitchen with an oak and glass extension. The property boasts enviable proportions throughout with ample space for designated entertaining, family and formal areas. The double reception room is worthy of particular note, running the full depth of the house and featuring a striking inglenook fireplace to one end and French doors and windows overlooking the rear garden to the other, making it a cosy room in the autumn and winter months but also a lovely space from which to enjoy the garden in the spring and summer. In addition, the snug is also of a good size and centres on a further fireplace with recently installed wood burner. Connecting to the kitchen this could also make an excellent family/play room for those with younger children. The kitchen is another prominent feature of the house, it is beautifully equipped with classic shaker style units, hand painted in a fashionable deep blue hue with complimentary composite worktops and a large island forming the centrepiece. The space has been extended with an oak and glass structure creating a seating area overlooking the rear garden. Accessed from the kitchen is the formal dining room which is an elegant space creating an atmospheric environment for sizeable dinner parties. Steps lead from the dining room to the cellar which is tanked and used by the owners as a games room. On the first floor the principal bedroom extends to over 30ft with access to a balcony providing stunning views over the front garden and the neighbouring golf course. We are also advised that there is the potential to create an en suite to this room, subject to the necessary conditions and permissions. Continuing on the first floor there are three further generous bedrooms, two of which have attractive feature fireplaces and are served by the family bathroom and one having the benefit of built in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. On the second floor there are three attic rooms which are currently arranged as two further bedrooms and a walk-through dressing area, this could also make an excellent area for children with a playroom/tv room connecting to the bedrooms. The outbuildings are also a significant feature of the property; adjoining the house is an integral double garage and a series of store rooms, one of which has been converted to a reception/office space. Above is a fabulous entertainment barn with fully functioning bar. This area, along with an additional 45ft barn, offers great versatility either as a private entertaining space or with the potential to convert to self-contained accommodation, office space or studios, subject to the necessary approvals and conditions. Externally the property sits in attractive and mature grounds totalling approximately 1.45 acres. To the front a gravel driveway sweeps between lawned areas interspersed by trees and giving eye catching views over the golf course. There is ample parking to the front of the property and a new timber barn style carport provides additional covered parking. The rear garden offers a west facing aspect with large swathes of lawn, an expansive paved terrace with retaining walls and a recently installed fish pond with water feature. At the far end of the plot there is an additional screened area with a timber storage shed.<br /><br />The quiet unspoilt Parish of Durley has a highly regarded gastro pub called Robin Hood and a much sought-after primary school. Nearby are the pretty towns of Botley and Bishops Waltham which have small local supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. Other nearby leisure activities include sailing on the Solent, golf at numerous local courses, fishing on the Rivers Itchen, Test and Meon and the home of Hampshire Cricket nearby at The Ageas Bowl. Durley is extremely well placed for commuters and shoppers alike. Nearby is the cathedral city of Winchester, filled with boutiques, contemporary bars and fine restaurants, and of course the Cathedral itself. Southampton has a more comprehensive choice of shops, with one of the South’s largest indoor shopping centres, West Quay. Commuting by rail to London Waterloo is a relatively quick journey from both Winchester (approximately 57 minutes) and Southampton (approximately 65 minutes). Road links are copious, with fairly easy access onto the M3, M27, A34 and A303 road networks. Southampton Airport is also easily accessible with its wide network of international and domestic flights.
