If you had to paint a picture of the perfect period country home, then it would probably look something like this.
As well as the glorious rolling thatch, Whistlers has an abundance of character features including exposed beams, original fireplaces and flagstones floors.
The four-bedroom property in the village of Buriton in Hampshire has been updated to a high standard by the current owners to include a fantastic kitchen and bathrooms.
The house is tucked away in a peaceful position, with glorious gardens and grounds approaching two acres.
Upon entering the spacious entrance hall with a wooden balustrade staircase to the first floor, you will find the fabulous drawing room to one side, with a log burning stove and French doors out to the garden.
There is a snug which leads to the stunning kitchen with a range of contemporary units, an AGA and separate oven.
The breakfast room opens onto the charming conservatory, with a vaulted beamed ceiling providing ample light for enjoying the picturesque views over the gardens.
On the first floor there are four bedrooms and a modern family bathroom suite. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect, fitted wardrobes, a walk-in dressing room and an en-suite shower room.
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Bedroom three also has an en-suite shower room, while bedroom two and four overlook the gardens.
The grounds feature extremely well-maintained lawns, various mature trees and shrubs and a large pond.
A paved terrace adjoins the rear elevation, making an ideal spot for entertaining family and friends alike.
There is a charming glass summerhouse and large greenhouse. The outbuilding is currently arranged as an annexe called The Potting Shed.
There is also a three bay Heritage oak garage with stairs to a useful storage area above, along with a workshop to the side.
Buriton is within the South Downs National Park, has two pubs and a village school and is situated less than three miles from Petersfield.
Petersfield has an excellent range of shops including the Rams Walk complex, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, Marks & Spencer Foodhall and a twice weekly market held in The Square on Wednesday and Saturday.
There is a main line railway station providing a service from Portsmouth to London Waterloo.
