Botley Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton

A stunning Grade 2 listed 6 bedroom former hunting lodge which we understand dates back in part to the 16th century, with sympathetic additions added over the course of the preceding 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Situated in idyllic mature grounds of approx. 2.7 acres with the Hamble River tributary meandering through. The property is approached via electric gates opening onto a long driveway, providing ample parking for numerous vehicles.

The principal living accommodation extends to approx.4587sq ft with the ground floor living accommodation comprising of well-proportioned rooms with character features throughout including exposed beams, wooden flooring and inglenook fireplaces.

On entering the property, you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming Reception Hall, which is a recent addition leading to the attractive open plan country style kitchen/dining room. The kitchen enjoys an excellent range of base and eye level cupboards with Aga and island unit with breakfast bar and space for an American style fridge/freezer. This opens to a cosy Drawing Room with French doors onto the rear garden, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining. There is a separate formal Dining Room which in turn opens to the sitting room with adjoining reading area and secondary staircase. Further rooms to the ground floor include a study, utility room, shower room, and separate cloakroom. Set off the main Sitting room is a snug, which enjoys private access onto a raised decked terrace overlooking the grounds and stream running beneath.

To the first floor, there are six bedrooms, five of which feature built-in wardrobe storage and three of which enjoy en-suite facilities. The principal bedroom also benefits from a mezzanine area with a small study/reading area, with several of the bedrooms also enjoying elevated views across the grounds. A family bathroom completes the first floor layout.

The property also benefits from a brick floored, externally accessed cellar, offering potential for wine storage.

At the end of the driveway, a large gate opens onto an area of hard-standing, providing additional parking and access to open garaging and a workshop. The grounds are apportioned into different areas of interest and feature areas of formal lawn gardens, together with wild meadow and organic areas and two large ponds. A small tributary of the River Hamble bisects the grounds, running through the garden and creating a delightful feature of constant enjoyment.

Set opposite and extending away from the farmhouse is a substantial brick outbuilding divided into storage areas, a pottery room with wood burning stove, a games rooms leading into a workshop/multi-purpose room and a further barn with a part constructed swimming pool (subject to the necessary planning consents being granted). Additional outbuildings include a barn style shed, a mower shed and a Scandinavian style barbecue cabin.

Whilst enjoying a country setting, at the end of a no-through lane, the property is well located approximately 1 mile from Bishops Waltham town centre with its wide range of amenities. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the cathedral city of Winchester (10 miles) whilst rail links to London can be found at Botley (2.6 miles). The M3 and M27 motorway networks are also within easy reach, providing access to the commercial centres of Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth and the south coast. Furthermore Southampton International Airport is within 10 miles providing domestic and international flights. Falling just outside the South Downs National Park, the property boasts some outstanding countryside views with the area offering a wealth of countryside pursuits with fishing, golf and equestrian facilities all nearby.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Grade II Listed former hunting lodge; Period features throughout; Master Bedroom with feature mezzanine; Six bedrooms and five bathrooms; Grounds extending to 2.7 acres with meandering stream; Multiple useful outbuildings and Scandinavian style BBQ Cabin; Excellent local transport links; Annexe potential

GENERAL INFORMATION:
TENURE: Freehold; SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity and water. Private Drainage; LOCAL AUTHORITY: Winchester City Council; TAX BAND: G

DISTANCES:
Bishops Waltham Centre - 0.9 miles; Hedge End Retail Parks - 5.5 miles; Southampton Airport - 9.8 miles; Southampton Centre - 10 miles; · Winchester - 12 miles