6 bed detached house for sale

Cliddesden, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25

A central front door arrives into a generous reception hall with a traditional balustrade staircase. Period features include wide sash windows with folding shutters, architrave-panelled doors, and open fireplaces in the drawing room and dining rooms—one with a marble surround. The kitchen has terracotta-tiled flooring, fitted units, and a built-in bench for everyday dining, with an adjoining utility room leading to a pantry and a cloakroom with outside access. Upstairs are five well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which are double aspect, with a sixth bedroom on the second floor. A family bathroom and separate shower room serve all rooms. Additional storage is provided by the cellar. The garden wraps around the property. A brick-paved terrace leads to a private lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs. There are two detached attractive outbuildings, one used as a large home office, the other a double garage. The property presents a rare chance to update a period home of charm and character.

Basingstoke 3 miles, Alton 12 miles, Winchester, 17 miles, M3 (J6&7) 2 miles, London Waterloo from Basingstoke station from 44 minutes. All distances and times are approximate.

Within the sought after village of Cliddesden, there is a church, public house and village hall. Education is provided for by the village nursery and primary school, with independent schools nearby including Wellesley Prep, Lord Wandsworth College and Cheam. Basingstoke town centre provides a broad range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Communication links are excellent with the M3 being easily accessible and there are fast and frequent rail services from Basingstoke to London Waterloo. The surrounding countryside is delightful with many footpaths to enjoy.