6 bed detached house to rent

Cooks Lane, Lockerley, Romsey, Hampshire SO51

An Exceptional Country Residence with Attached Cottage in a Picturesque Semi-Rural Setting. Set within beautifully landscaped gardens and extensive grounds (option for gardener to be included), this impressive and versatile home is located on the edge of the sought-after village of Lockerley.

Summary

An Exceptional Country Residence with Attached Cottage in a Picturesque Semi-Rural Setting. Set within beautifully landscaped gardens and extensive grounds (option for gardener to be included), this impressive and versatile home is located on the edge of the sought-after village of Lockerley. Offering over 6,700 sq ft of accommodation (including a self-contained cottage), the property combines elegant family living with excellent ancillary space, ideal for multigenerational living or additional income potential.

Main House

The main residence offers expansive, well-appointed accommodation with a flexible layout that is ideal for modern family life:
• Four generously proportioned double bedrooms, including:
-A luxurious principal suite with private dressing room, shower room, and balcony overlooking the gardens
-A second suite with its own dressing room and adjoining shower room
• A spacious reception hall leads to four elegant reception rooms, ideal for entertaining and everyday family use
• A stunning kitchen/breakfast room, beautifully finished and fully equipped
• Practical spaces include a utility room and two ground-floor cloakrooms
• A second floor provides a loft room suitable as a study, playroom or additional living area, plus two large storage rooms

Attached Cottage

A well-designed, self-contained two-bedroom cottage is seamlessly connected to the main house yet offers complete independence. Ideal for guests, extended family, or as a potential letting opportunity, the cottage comprises:
• Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities
• Two reception rooms
• A modern, fully fitted kitchen

Grounds And Outbuildings

The property sits in substantial grounds, approached via secure electric gates opening to an extensive gravelled driveway with ample parking.
• Beautifully maintained formal gardens, bordered by mature copse and fields
• Detached double garage with open bay
• Large agricultural-style barn, ideal for storage, vehicles

Location

Situated between the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, the property enjoys a tranquil setting on the edge of the New Forest National Park and the Test Valley, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
The nearby Georgian market town of Romsey provides a wide range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and schools. The local area is rich in walking, cycling and equestrian routes, as well as excellent fishing on the River Test and River Dun.

Transport Links

• Mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Winchester (approx. 60 minutes)
• Additional stations at Romsey, Southampton Central, and Southampton Parkway
• Convenient access to the M3, M27, and Southampton Airport

Education

• Excellent local schooling including Lockerley Primary School
• Secondary options in Romsey, Stockbridge, Salisbury, and Winchester
• Renowned independent schools such as Embley (Romsey), Godolphin, King Edward VI, and The Pilgrims' School
• Highly regarded grammar schools including Bishop Wordsworth’s (boys) and South Wilts Grammar (girls) in Salisbury