6 bed detached house for sale

School Hill, Soberton SO32

An attractive character house occupying a central yet private position in the picturesque village of Soberton in the heart of the Meon Valley having been in the same ownership for over 40 years. The house offers a wealth of retained period features and traditional layout totalling in excess of 3,300 sq ft. The welcoming entrance hall leads on to the delightful drawing room with fireplace and French doors opening onto the croquet lawn. The well-proportioned and panelled dining room is a marvellous room for entertaining. The recently refitted kitchen, complete with electric Aga, "slide & hide" oven and gas hob serves as the heart of the home and features a walk-in larder. The utility room leads to the cloakroom and a basement currently set up as a home office. The rear lobby gives access to the sitting room which has a wood burning stove and French doors leading to the rear garden. An elegant staircase leads to six bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room on the first floor. The main bedroom is a generous size as are bedrooms two, three and four whilst bedrooms five and six are singles ideal for children. There are two access routes to the mainly boarded attic.

Outside

A gated path leads to the front of the house with the pretty front garden opening onto the croquet lawn to the side of the house and benefits from a south easterly aspect as does the sheltered terrace, perfect for summer entertaining. Extending to 2.5 acres. The grounds are a highlight of the property and comprise vegetable garden, orchard, wide expanses of lawn, tennis court, paddock, copse and a useful range of outbuildings. The driveway is shared with a neighbour but terminates in an exclusive parking and turning area adjacent to the two garages, and provides access to the gardens and paddocks - ideal for trailers and horseboxes.

Situation

Soberton is a classically pretty village with a thriving community centred around the Grade 1 Listed church, the village hall and the very popular pub. Set in the South Downs National Park, there are a wealth of footpaths offering wonderful walks. Nearby amenities include a local shop and Post Office in Droxford (1 mile). More comprehensive amenities can be found in the market towns of Bishops Waltham and Wickham (5 miles) both of which offer an excellent variety of independent shops, boutiques, well regarded restaurants and pubs. The cathedral city of Winchester and commercial centres of Southampton and Portsmouth are within driving distance. For commuters, main road and motorway links are easily accessible whilst rail links to London can be found in Botley, Fareham, Winchester or Petersfield. Southampton International Airport is also just 17 miles away.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-41853

Additional Information

Local Authority: Winchester City Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage, central heating fired by calor gas.
Council Tax Band: G