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Owners Comments
\"The bright living space and private garden of our cottage has been a wonderful environment in which to raise our children.\"
\"Living in this friendly village combines the benefits of easy access to schools, shops and amenities in Romsey, Winchester and Southampton, with the peace and tranquillity of being in the heart of the countryside.\"
Introduction
Situated in the quintessential country village of Sherfield English with origins dating back to 1750, Churchfields manages to fuse the elegant charm of its era with a contemporary styling to provide a magnificent and surprisingly spacious character home. Having been the subject of a considered programme of improvement by our clients, and boasting four sizeable bedrooms served by a tastefully modernised family bathroom, the ground floor features a beautifully fitted Tailor Made kitchen with granite worktops centred upon a three door royal blue Aga. Originally 3 individual cottages, Churchfields provides versatile, well proportioned reception rooms offering the opportunity to create a separate annexe if required. Fireplaces, exposed timbers and beams and authentic ledge and brace doors form a small part of the delightful character of this home. The generous internal accommodation is complemented by a separate detached outbuilding currently used as a home office and a detached double garage with parking for multiple vehicles. Nestled in the heart of the village of Sherfield English with its integral community spirit, the cottage enjoys easy convenience to the host of village amenities which include a public house, thriving village hall and post office / shop and is also within catchment of well regarded local schooling making it an ideal family home which embraces a traditional rural lifestyle.
Description
The ground floor is particularly impressive enjoying the most bright and stylish accommodation arranged over three spacious reception rooms. The dining kitchen room enjoys a dual aspect, is afforded much natural light and is equipped with an extensive range of white cottage style units with ample granite work surfaces coupled with a sizeable matching island upon a tiled floor. There is an integrated Neff oven and dishwasher with space for further appliances and the undoubted focal point of a royal blue three door Aga. A ledge and brace door opens into an open plan inner hall where there is a useful utility room supplementing the kitchen space with additional storage and space for further appliances. There is a useful ground floor shower room with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC. The snug/bedroom five enjoys attractive views to the garden and has the potential to form the bedroom/living room of the annexe. Stairs lead to the first floor landing accessing the master bedroom which is delightful with built in double wardrobes and the three further bedrooms are served by the modern family bathroom hosting a large bath with shower attachment, contemporary style pedestal basin and WC. There is also a separate WC completing the accommodation.
Outside
A gravelled driveway provides access to the detached double garage with attached greenhouse hosting power and water and the pump for the sewage treatment plant. A five bar gate leads to the gravelled driveway offering ample off road parking leading to the house. The gardens are enclosed by a combination of fencing, walling and hedgerow, wrapping around the three elevations providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The rear garden is a wonderful country setting studded with mature trees and an array of shrubbery. A patio area extends from the property creating an ideal spot for relaxation or summer entertaining. There is a large shed to the side of the lawn and a detached cabin ideal as a home office with separate telephone line and heated by an electric panel heater.
Location
Churchfields is situated in the highly regarded village of Sherfield English. It is well provided for with local amenities including a post office, store, public house, excellent sports grounds and village hall with a strong village community. Horse riding, fishing and clay pigeon shooting are some of the immediate recreational facilities whilst more extensive amenities are available in the nearby market town of Romsey just a few miles away. There is excellent schooling for children of all ages both in the state and private
Agents Notes
The property benefits from UPVC Georgian style double glazing, oil fired central heating and private drainage via a sewage treatment plant. The oil fired Aga provides the hot water and cooking facilities. The rateable value is Band F
Directions
From our offices in West Wellow, bear right onto the A36 turning left into Whinwhistle Road. Proceed for approximately two miles turning left at the crossroads onto the A27. Take the left hand turning adjacent to the Hatchett Inn and Churchfields can be found on the right.