House For Sale £1,250,000
A unique converted church boasting an abundance of character situated in one of the area’s most sought after villages. Whilst keeping many historical features of the property, a welcoming and comfortable family home has been created with excellent family accommodation. The entrance vestibule leads to an inviting entrance hall off which is the cloakroom and the dual aspect family room/study. The hallway also leads in to the atmospheric and spacious dining room, which can accommodate a large dining table and chairs, ideal for entertaining. It is a sociable living space, with the kitchen area to one side, which offers a good range of units and a counter to prepare food whilst socialising with guests. A useful utility room adjoins the kitchen. Double doors from the dining room open into the impressive triple aspect sitting room, which extends some 35’ in length; it boasts a high vaulted wooden ceiling, a wood floor and a traditional open fireplace. The attractive arched windows and doors afford lovely views of the well-stocked garden. A majestic staircase leads from the dining room up to the first floor landing which features a tall arched window from which light cascades into both the ground and first floors. There are three dual aspect double bedrooms on the first floor, which are served by the spacious family bathroom. A further room offers versatility, could be used as a studio, gym or large dressing room, and boasts a range of fitted cupboards and a spiral staircase up to a bedroom, which has an adjoining ensuite bathroom.
Outside
Old Church House sits back from the road and is partially screened by mature hedging and shrubbery. To the front is a block paved in and out driveway with driveway parking which extends around the side of the house to the detached double garage to the rear. The garden to the rear is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked and well established borders featuring shrubs and a variety of roses. Immediately adjacent to the property is an attractive terrace with steps up to the lawn. There are lovely views from the garden to the fields behind. The garage has been sympathetically constructed to complement the church theme, having attractive arched windows on the side. There is potential to create a room above the garage to serve as a home office or gym, subject of course to the relevant consents.
Situation
The charming village of Ecchinswell is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by stunning countryside. There is a thriving community in the village, a church and the well regarded Royal Oak public house. There is both a nursery and primary school within the village as well as an excellent range of both private and state schools in the general locality making it an ideal choice for families. The location offers access to the major centres of Basingstoke and Newbury with main line rail access to both Waterloo and Paddington respectively within the hour. Overton station is also accessible as well as the M3 & M4 motorways. The nearby village of Kingsclere offers excellent local amenities for day to day shopping.
Additional Information
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Lpg heating.
Basingstoke And Deane council - Band G
Outside
Old Church House sits back from the road and is partially screened by mature hedging and shrubbery. To the front is a block paved in and out driveway with driveway parking which extends around the side of the house to the detached double garage to the rear. The garden to the rear is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked and well established borders featuring shrubs and a variety of roses. Immediately adjacent to the property is an attractive terrace with steps up to the lawn. There are lovely views from the garden to the fields behind. The garage has been sympathetically constructed to complement the church theme, having attractive arched windows on the side. There is potential to create a room above the garage to serve as a home office or gym, subject of course to the relevant consents.
Situation
The charming village of Ecchinswell is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by stunning countryside. There is a thriving community in the village, a church and the well regarded Royal Oak public house. There is both a nursery and primary school within the village as well as an excellent range of both private and state schools in the general locality making it an ideal choice for families. The location offers access to the major centres of Basingstoke and Newbury with main line rail access to both Waterloo and Paddington respectively within the hour. Overton station is also accessible as well as the M3 & M4 motorways. The nearby village of Kingsclere offers excellent local amenities for day to day shopping.
Additional Information
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Lpg heating.
Basingstoke And Deane council - Band G
