Castle Farm Lane, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17

An Idyllic Country Home with Wonderful Grounds, Outbuildings and Far-Reaching Field Views

An Idyllic Country Home Set Within Approximately Two Acres, with Extensive Outbuildings and Far-Reaching Field Views .

Nestled within an idyllic and highly sought-after rural setting, this charming detached home occupies approximately two acres of wonderful grounds and offers a rare opportunity to enjoy genuine country living. Surrounded by mature greenery and enjoying far-reaching views across adjoining fields, the property has an exceptional sense of space, privacy and tranquillity, with the extensive grounds and versatile outbuildings making it particularly appealing to those seeking an equestrian, smallholding or rural lifestyle.

The land is a defining feature of the property. Extending to approximately two acres, the grounds provide a wonderful feeling of openness and offer considerable scope for a variety of outdoor pursuits. Mature trees and established planting create an attractive natural setting around the house, while the more open areas allow the property to fully embrace its countryside surroundings and impressive field views. Whether used for animals, recreation, gardening or simply as space for the family to enjoy, the grounds provide a level of flexibility increasingly difficult to find.

Complementing the land is an excellent collection of outbuildings, including two stables and a substantial additional building currently arranged as kennels. Together, these significantly enhance the versatility of the property and provide exciting possibilities for equestrian use, animals, workshops, storage or hobby and leisure space, subject to any necessary consents. For purchasers looking for a home where the outside space is every bit as important as the accommodation itself, this is a particularly compelling offering.

The house sits comfortably within its generous plot and provides characterful and versatile family accommodation. At its heart is a superb open-plan kitchen and dining space, where a vaulted ceiling creates an impressive sense of volume and natural light. Generously proportioned, this naturally sociable room provides plenty of space for everyday family life as well as entertaining, with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into the dining area.

Further reception accommodation includes a separate sitting room, providing a more intimate setting in which to relax, together with an additional dining room offering excellent flexibility as a family room, playroom or home office. There is also a useful utility room and cloakroom, as well as a further ground-floor room which lends itself particularly well to use as a study or occasional bedroom.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues with three well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom, together with the family bathroom. The flexible arrangement works particularly well for family life while also providing space for guests and those working from home.
Outside, the connection with the surrounding countryside really comes into its own. The extensive grounds provide ample opportunity for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the combination of open space, established planting and uninterrupted rural outlook creates a wonderfully peaceful environment in which to enjoy the changing seasons.

Combining approximately two acres of land, extensive and versatile outbuildings, stabling and beautiful countryside views with a characterful family home, this is a genuinely special rural opportunity. Whether seeking space for horses or animals, room for hobbies and outdoor pursuits, or simply the privacy and freedom afforded by a substantial country plot, the property offers an increasingly rare opportunity to embrace a more relaxed rural way of life.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Water supply comes from the adjoining property. We have a meter and pay our bill to the
neighbour quarterly.

- The property has a septic tank.

- Southern water will be installing a new pipe system across ajoining land at some point in the
future.

- The property has 8 solar panels.

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Wickham is a picturesque Hampshire village, ideally positioned between the towns of Fareham and Winchester. Steeped in history, the village is centred around the attractive Square, which is surrounded by a selection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. The River Meon runs through Wickham, providing pleasant riverside walks and scenic countryside nearby, while the popular Meon Valley Trail offers an excellent route for walking and cycling. The village is well placed for access to the surrounding countryside, with the South Downs National Park also within easy reach. Excellent road links are available via the A32 and A27, providing convenient access towards Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester, while the M27 motorway is also readily accessible. Wickham offers a highly desirable combination of village character, countryside surroundings and convenient connections to the wider region.