3 bed cottage to rent

Gunners Lane, Brown Candover, Alresford SO24

A rarely available and beautifully renovated Grade II Listed 'Chocolate Box' cottage in the picturesque village of Brown Candover.

Set in extensive gardens of 0.62 acres, with countryside views, Pegs Cottage really is the quintessential thatched cottage. This delightful property has been upgraded over the past 3 years to an exacting standard, and offers the best of modern comforts, whilst retaining the charm and features expected of a period home. From the herringbone oak flooring in the sitting room, to the hand-built bespoke kitchen, the quality of the work shines through. The cottage is Grade II listed, and sits on the edge of the picturesque village of Brown Candover, within the renowned Candover Valley.

The front door opens to a large hall/boot room, with fitted storage units, with a further door to a utility and cloakroom. The stunning country-style kitchen features a vaulted ceiling, Fisher and Paykel appliances, stone flooring and bi-fold doors opening to the garden terrace. The sitting/drawing room features oak beams and flooring, and a charming inglenook fireplace. A door opens to the snug/bedroom 4, which has an open fireplace. There is a useable cellar, accessed from the drawing room.

Upstairs, the main bedroom has built-in wardrobes, and a beautiful, en-suite with walk-in shower and claw foot bath. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a separate shower.

There is ample off-road parking, with extensive gardens surrounding the property, with wonderful views over adjacent farmland.

Mains water and electricity are connected. There is a private drainage system (septic tank). Oil-fired boiler.

Ultrafast broadband is available (source: Ofcom). Please check the Ofcom website for mobile phone coverage.

Brown Candover is located in the heart of the beautiful Candover Valley. It is surrounded by farmland and lovely countryside with a good choice of walks and long distance footpaths close by. The nearby village of Preston Candover has a local primary school, a well-known pub/restaurant and a village shop. A bus service runs to and the market town of Alresford, with its eclectic mix of independent shops and restaurants and Perins Secondary School. More extensive facilities can be found in Basingstoke (approx. 12 miles away), and the cathedral city of Winchester (approx. 8 miles away). Mainline rail services to London Waterloo are available from Winchester, Basingstoke and Micheldever Station.