Standing in mature grounds approaching one half of an acre this substantial detached family residence is situated in one of Chilworth's most well regarded locations and benefits from backing onto woodland providing the perfect backdrop to this family home. The property has been extended by the present owners and the principal reception room measures an impressive 31' 8 " with a dual aspect offering views over the rear gardens. A superb open plan dining area benefits from a lantern light feature providing a high degree of natural light as well as bi-fold doors leading onto a raised area adjacent to the rear of the property.
The kitchen has been re-fitted to include appliances and a separate 18' 8" family room enhances the ground floor accommodation. In addition the reception hallway provides access to a ground floor shower room. On the first floor can be found four double bedrooms, the master benefiting from a dual aspect, in addition there is also a contemporary re-fitted shower room. Externally, the property continues to impress with a substantial in and out driveway finished in a block paviour style as well as an attached double garage. A particular feature of this home are the gardens which have a just off westerly aspect benefiting from a high degree of privacy. Due to the combination of features and enduringly popular location, early viewings are recommended.
STORM PORCH:
With outside lighting. Double glazed with obscure glazed insert to flanking window leading to:-
RECEPTION HALLWAY:
Spindle balustrade staircase rising to the first floor landing. Shallow under stairs storage cupboards. Two obscure double glazed windows. Radiator.
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM:
Three piece suite comprising; concealed cistern w.c., vanity hand basin with storage under and shower cubicle with tiled enclosure with matching tile to wall surfaces. Wall mounted chrome finish ladder style towel rail/radiator combination. Obscure double glazed window.
SITTING ROOM:
The property's principal reception room offers particularly spacious accommodation and focuses on a feature log burner with Michelmersh brick surround and trimmed with wood shelving and tiled hearth. The significant natural light is provided by large double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations with the rear enjoying views over the gardens and woodland beyond.
DINING ROOM
An open plan room that is divided into two separate areas with square formed arch providing access between the two areas, one of which has suitable space for informal seating with Georgian style internal double doors leading to the sitting room. The dining area is a superb space for entertaining and is flooded with natural light from a large lantern light. Bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden and further double glazed windows to the side elevation. Tiled flooring. Georgian style double doors and flanking Georgian style windows leading to the sitting room. Radiator.
FAMILY ROOM:
Two double glazed windows to the front elevation. Radiator. Four wall light points.
KITCHEN:
A comprehensive re-fitted range of eye and base level units to include a built-in double oven, with cooker hob, splash back and stainless steel finish chimney style extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Floor mounted kick space convector heaters. Tiled flooring. One and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with swan neck mixer tap fitting. Double glazed window. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting. Double glazed door to side elevation with obscure glazed insert.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
The landing benefits from a gallieried feature including spindle balustrade. Double glazed window. Radiator.
BEDROOM ONE:
Offering a range of built-in bedroom furniture providing useful storage as well as additional fitted wardrobe with sliding doors.Two double glazed windows and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO:
Double glazed window. Radiator. Exposed and finished floor boards.
BEDROOM THREE:
Double glazed window. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes.
BEDROOM FOUR:
Double glazed window. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes.
SHOWER ROOM:
The shower room has been re-fitted in a contemporary style with large over-sized shower with rainfall style shower head and tiled enclosure, concealed cistern w.c. and vanity unit with inset rectangular sink with chrome finish mono bloc mixer tap fitting. Obscure double glazed window. Recessed ceiling lights. Additional built-in storage.
OUTSIDE:
The front garden has established gardens of significant proportions with a wide range of mature flowers, shrubs and trees providing a good degree of natural seclusion with a dry stone wall finish. The block paviour in and out driveway provides ample parking and access to the ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with electrically operated up and over doors. To the front elevation there are two outside lights and there is side access to the rear garden with a timber gate.
The rear garden has a substantial raised decked area finished in low maintenance Millboard composite decking with a glass balustrade trimmed with chrome effect rail. There is also additional outside lighting to the rear. Steps lead down to a lower seating area with a crazy paved patio offering suitable space for a dining table and chairs and additional storage can be found beneath the raised decked area finished with Millboard composite deck board. Circular shaped steps lead to the main lawned area of the garden. The gardens of this property are a particular feature and not only are they comprehensive with the entire plot approaching one half of an acre (0.44 of an acre) they also enjoy a aspect which is just off westerly facing back onto Lordswood offering a high degree of natural privacy. There is a range mature trees and hedging adding to the seclusion as well as panel enclosures. In addition there is also a detached summer house.
COUNCIL TAX:
Test Valley City Council
BAND: G
CHARGE: £3,594.99
YEAR: 2024/2025
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