Sherfield English, Romsey, SO51

Believed to date from the 17th century, with later 18th century additions, this Grade II listed property offers an exciting opportunity to create an impressive family home. Ash Hill House has a wealth of period features which include Venetian windows, chamfered beams with ogee stops, dentilled cornice, a fluted ceiling and open fireplaces throughout.

The property is in need of complete refurbishment and renovation, a rare opportunity for a house of this character, size and age. Almost every room has a fantastic view of the gardens and, weather permitting, sunshine can be seen at every hour of the day.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors. The ground floor, offering excellent ceiling height, comprises a southerly facing drawing room with French doors opening out to the garden, a sitting room, a dining room also with doors leading outside, a study and a kitchen with large pantry. There is also a cloakroom. On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dressing room. A further two bedrooms and four attic rooms are located on the second floor.

Outside

The property benefits from two separate accesses. The first of which leads to a large gravel parking area to the front of the house. The second gated access leads to further parking and a garage which is attached to the rear of the house. The level gardens surrounding the house are mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders and offer plenty of space to create a tennis court and swimming pool. There are several outbuildings, all requiring updating, with an impressive barn which could have a myriad of uses, subject to the usual consents. Paddocks make up the remainder of the land which totals in all about 7.17 acres. The land is a blank canvass from which to create a wonderful country house garden with either parkland grounds or paddocks to enjoy the out-riding possibilities.

Situation

Sherfield English is a small, popular village with an excellent community spirit, just a short drive from the market town of Romsey. For its size, it enjoys a surprising array of amenities including an excellent local shop, a choice of tea rooms and a village hall. Sporting activities are prevalent with an impressive recreation ground and pavilion which is the envy of villages in the Test Valley. Romsey provides for most day to day needs, which includes a Waitrose, whilst the Cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester provide excellent shopping, restaurants and cultural amenities.

There are a number of excellent schools in the area; independent prep schools include Farleigh, Pilgrims and Chafyn Grove. Private schooling includes Winchester College, St Swithun’s, Godolphin and Embley Park. Salisbury has also retained its grammar schools for both boys and girls; Bishop Wordsworth for boys and South Wilts for girls.

Road and rail links are excellent with a regular rail service to London Waterloo from Winchester (from 60 minutes) or Southampton Parkway. Access to the M3 and A303 provide fast links to London and the M25 connects to Heathrow, or the West Country. Southampton airport is approximately 18 miles.

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