5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Rook Lane, Micheldever SO21

The Property:
Situated within the heart of the village of Micheldever, Southbrook Farm is positioned on a quiet no through road, yet within a short distance of the village amenities. An impressive reception hall has stairs that rise to the first floor and stripped and polished floorboards. A drawing room has a front aspect bay window and exposed ceiling timbers, polished floorboards and an open fireplace with an attractive stone surround. Both the reception hall and drawing room neatly link with the 'live in' kitchen/dining/sitting room which is undoubtedly the heart of the house and perfect for everyday living as well as entertaining. This space has been refitted to one end with a range of hand painted 'in frame' base units with wooden counter tops, aga and casement windows that overlook the garden. The sitting/dining space is beautifully light due to its triple aspect and has French doors that open into the garden. Leading from the snug/music room there is a guest bedroom although currently used as a library, with a ladder leading up to a mezzanine area which is a large space ideal for a games room. There is also a downstairs shower room and utility room. On the first floor there are four good bedrooms: The principal bedroom forms part of the extension above the kitchen, a double aspect room with impressive full height vaulted ceilings. There are three further bedrooms, a bathroom with a four-piece suite and a separate W.C. On this floor.
Outside there is a gravel driveway with parking for 3-4 cars in front of a 3 bay oak framed garage. A gate leads through to the rear garden, which is private, predominately laid to lawn with fruit trees and herbaceous borders. There is a terrace area, ideal for outdoor entertaining, and there is also an outbuilding with under floor heating which makes a great studio/home office.

The Location:
Micheldever is an extremely popular village located around 7 miles to the north of Winchester and set within attractive rolling countryside of The Dever Valley. The village offers excellent local amenities, including a public house, church and a popular primary school. Micheldever Station is just over 2 miles away and provides a good train service to Basingstoke and London Waterloo and Southampton to the South. The cathedral city of Winchester features many cultural and historic interests as well as excellent schooling. In terms of communications, the house is within easy reach of the M3 and A34, which provides access to London, the midlands, and the west country via the A303. There are several independent schools close by including Prince's Mead School, Twyford School, Pilgrims', Winchester College and St Swithun's. The village is within the catchment of the well-regarded Henry Beaufort Secondary School and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College.

Directions:
Leave Winchester on the A33 heading north. After about 7 miles, turn left onto Winchester Road and proceed for about a mile passing the Half Moon and Spread Eagle public house on the right hand side. At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street, following to the right to join Church Street. After about 130 feet, turn right into Rook Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side, as identified by our for sale board.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:
Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via septic tank. All other services are mains connected.

Council Tax:
Band F - rate for 2025/26 £3,219.56 pa.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Micheldever is an extremely popular village located around 7 miles to the north of Winchester and set within attractive rolling countryside of The Dever Valley. The village offers excellent local amenities, including a public house, church and a popular primary school. Micheldever Station is just over 2 miles away and provides a good train service to Basingstoke and London Waterloo and Southampton to the South. The cathedral city of Winchester features many cultural and historic interests as well as excellent schooling. In terms of communications, the house is within easy reach of the M3 and A34, which provides access to London, the midlands, and the west country via the A303. There are several independent schools close by including Prince's Mead School, Twyford School, Pilgrims', Winchester College and St Swithun's. The village is within the catchment of the well-regarded Henry Beaufort Secondary School and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College.

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