Mortimers Farmhouse is a charming, beautiful and very spacious five-bedroom thatched cottage brimming with character, set on a generous plot of approximately half an acre with a wonderful outlook across local countryside.

This unique Grade II listed home benefits from some recent improvements including new thatching, upgraded electrics, internal redecoration and new carpets. The property offers some very flexible living space including two large principal reception rooms with an inglenook fireplace, two further reception rooms ideal for a dining room, playroom or study, and a large basement/plant room. The ground floor further comprises a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a second staircase to the first floor, a large utility/boot room with walk-in larder, and two separate cloakrooms. On the first floor there are five separate bedrooms, all with beamed and vaulted ceilings. There is an en-suite to the principal bedroom, a further bathroom and a modern shower room. Outside, the house is approached via double gates leading to an extensive block-paved driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. A detached triple barn-style garage provides further parking/storage with potential to convert to a studio/annexe accommodation. The rear garden is a very good size, mainly laid to lawn with a large York stone paved patio, enclosed by post and rail fencing and allowing super views of the adjacent countryside.

Council Tax Band G

Disclaimer: Private drainage (septic tank), awaiting Environmental Agency Compliance Certificate.

Set between the villages of Fair Oak and Lower Upham, only a short drive from the historic city of Winchester. Fair Oak is an excellent community which offers many shops, popular restaurants, well regarded schools and a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding woodlands and countryside. Nearby medieval Bishop's Waltham, some ten minutes’ drive from Fair Oak, is a small town situated at the head of the River Hamble, surrounded by many villages. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument and has a variety of convenient shops including a butcher and baker as well as traditional inns. The town itself boasts a fine Norman church and a host of boutiques and award-winning restaurants housed in 17th and 18th century buildings. The historic city of Winchester is only a short drive away and is steeped in history, particularly around the Cathedral and College. The thriving city centre has an interesting range of shops, restaurants and cultural amenities including a theatre, cinema and sports centre. Connections are excellent as the railway station, M3, A31, A34 and M27 are within easy reach.