4 bed detached house for sale

Pilcot, Dogmersfield, Hook, Hampshire RG27

This remarkable house, dating back to 1336, is a striking example of historic architecture, rich in character and craftsmanship. A wealth of original features remains, including exposed beams and timbers, heritage brickwork, traditional latch doors, and inviting fireplaces creating a warm and enduring atmosphere.

From the welcoming and spacious reception hall access is provided to the impressive sitting room with deep brick fireplace and glazed double casement doors opening onto to a paved sitting area and garden beyond. The triple aspect dining room again has a feature fireplace. Passing the cloakroom and extremely useful boot/utility room which has an external door to the gravelled drive, the inner reception hall opens into the kitchen/breakfast/living space. The kitchen is well appointed, offering an extensive range of fitted cabinetry and generous storage, thoughtfully designed. Well-proportioned and highly functional, it provides ample workspace for both everyday living and entertaining. The space flows seamlessly into a welcoming breakfast area and onwards to an inviting living space which has a wood burner. A charming stable opens onto the loggia, connecting the interior with the sheltered outdoor space which offers a most enchanting view across the garden and grounds.

The first-floor landing leads to a superb principal bedroom suite featuring a dressing room and a generous en-suite shower room. In addition, there are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a flexible study or fifth bedroom.

To the outside there is a gravelled drive which provides parking and access to the garaging which also has a separate side door with staircase to the first floor which is currently used as both a gym and home office.

A pathway leads to the front entrance through lavender and rose beds. The well stocked mature colourful private gardens compliment the property wonderfully. There is a paved sitting area outside of the sitting room an ideal setting for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining and the perfect spot to enjoy the captivating views across the garden and grounds.

There is a small well-kept vineyard, vegetable garden, summerhouse, greenhouse and large outbuilding with covered log store. All in all the plot extends to about 1.12 acres.

First mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, Dogmersfield has a rich heritage. Nestled in the picturesque Hampshire countryside the village offers facilities that include Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel & Spa, the traditional Queens Head public house, All Saints Church and the tranquil Basingstoke Canal which meanders through the village offering towpath walks and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The nearby villages of Odiham and Hartley Wintney cater for day to day needs whilst the towns of Farnham and Fleet offer more comprehensive shopping, business and leisure opportunities.

Educational facilities in the area are Court Moor School and Calthorpe Park Secondary School, whilst nearby independent schools include Wellesley, Edgeborough and St.Neots Prep schools, St.Nicholas' and Lord Wandsworth College. Mainline rail services to London Waterloo run every half an hour from nearby Winchfield (from 52 minutes) and Fleet (from 42 minutes), making this an ideal location for commuters. The M3 motorway is within easy reach via Junction 5 (4.5 miles) and Junction 4a (6.3 miles), allowing convenient access to the national motorway network and major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Southampton.