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Discretely tucked away at the end of a private, tranquil cul de sac, nestled in the heart of the quintessential Hampshire village of King’s Somborne is this impressive family home offering beautifully presented versatile accommodation.
Owners comments
“This is the perfect home for gatherings- whether its family around the table in the airy kitchen diner or teenagers around their screens in the converted loft space- this is a house that will happily accommodate every family need.”
“King’s Somborne is a wonderful village with a strong community feel. We have always felt very safe and welcomed here at the same time as having our own privacy.”
Introduction
Having been the subject of considerable improvement over the years by our clients, more recently to provide a beautifully styled open plan kitchen dining room and contemporary bathroom suites, Ashley Lodge benefits from a major loft conversion to provide substantial additional living space, potentially utilised as bedrooms, family rooms or office space. Although sizeable, there is still ample scope to extend further subject to necessary consents.Constructed in 1984 with a modern charm, including a feature open fireplace with brick surround in the sitting room, the property is positioned centrally within attractive sectioned gardens offering much seclusion and privacy, making this the perfect family or retirement home.
Description
From the storm porch a hardwood door opens into the entrance hall offering generous space, an attractive ¼ turn staircase and access to the principal rooms as well as the contemporary downstairs cloakroom.The central hub of this home is the most impressive kitchen living room, completed in 2010 afforded much natural light and beautifully styled to provide generous kitchen facilities and an ideal dining venue. Equipped with an extensive range of cream units over engineered oak flooring, and beneath ample oak worktops, this comprehensive kitchen is both aesthetically pleasing with plate racking, basket shelving and modern tiling and practical, with integrated appliances comprises gas hob, extractor hood, electric double oven, fridge/freezer and Neff dishwasher. A peninsular breakfast bar area leads to the dining space, easily accommodating a large table and chairs. A door provides side aspect and zonal downlighting offers mood effect lighting. The pretty sitting room is dual in aspect with access to the patio area via sliding double glazed doors and is centred upon a feature brick open fireplace. A study with recessed cupboard completes the ground floor accommodation.On the first floor there are four well sized bedrooms, all benefitting from built in wardrobe storage space. The master is particularly attractive with beech effect glazed wardrobes and drawer space and a good sized modern ensuite shower room, comprising shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin built into vanity storage. There are three further good sized bedrooms serviced by a stylish luxury family bathroom, recently fitted in 2011 with contrasting tiling and comprising large shower cubicle with cloud head shower and contemporary white three piece sanitary ware. The second floor offers a wealth of space in two large rooms, entirely versatile in their usage as bedrooms, office space, media room, play room or a combination thereof. There is generous storage and further eaves space.
Outside
A herringbone paved hard standing leads to a double width shingle driveway approaching the double garage which hosts power, lighting and storage over. The front garden is laid to lawn and screened from the cul de sac via mature evergreen hedgerow and shrubs. A gate provides covered access and log store to the rear garden which is irregular area in shape but provides excellent individual areas, allowing ideal entertaining, relaxation and storage areas. The main garden enjoys a feature patio with pergola adorned with grape vine and ornamental steps to an enclosed lawn area. Feature raised borders with flowering shrubs and trees surround the lawn and there is a feature pond and seating area and additional gated side access. To the rear of the kitchen is a pretty tiered sun terrace constructed in a combination of ornamental paving, wooden sleepers and shingle interspersed with wooden flower borders. This is an ideal venue to enjoy the sunshine and is supplemented by a discreet functional paved area and shed for storage. There is also an additional lengthy lawned area to the rear.
Location
King’s Somborne is a delightful rural village, shrouded in countryside yet enjoying easy accessibility to Romsey, Winchester and its neighbouring boutique town of Stockbridge. Lying in the valley of the edge of the River Test, the village is perfect for picturesque walks and cycle rides. Typical village amenities include a post office, reputable local schooling, church, public house and village shop. The village hall is central to the vast array of activities within this strong local community.
Agents Notes
The property is fully double glazed and benefits from LPG fired central heating additionally supplying the gas hob. The property is served by mains drainage.
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Stations Nearby
- Romsey
- 5.8 miles
Schools Nearby
- Hampshire Collegiate School
- 6.7 miles
- St Swithun's School
- 8.6 miles
- Stockbridge Primary School
- 2.7 miles
- Sparsholt College Hampshire
- 4.0 miles