3 bedroom detached house

An exquisite Grade II listed farmhouse in the most idyllic setting enjoying beautiful, far reaching views over the glorious Test Valley countryside from every aspect. Old Roost Cottage is a delightful country retreat, discreetly screened from the roadside in a rural setting, neighbouring a traditional farm on the fringes of the popular village of Sherfield English. This elegant residence has been lovingly restored and extended to create substantial accommodation extending to in excess of 2500 sq ft. The farmhouse has been tastefully refurbished in a modern styling, centred around the vaulted kitchen/living room yet retaining much of its period splendour including exposed beams and feature fireplaces in the array of reception areas. The tranquillity of setting and exceptional views cannot be overstated. The delightfully tended grounds approach one acre and comprise elegant formal gardens designed by Hilliers, incorporating combinations of manicured lawns and shaped shrub beds. The principal residence is complemented by an impressive garage, parking for three vehicles, and oil fired heating. Please note that this property has private drainage.

Council Tax Band G

Disclaimer: Private drainage, awaiting Environmental Agency Compliance Certificate.

Sherfield English is a small, popular village with an excellent community spirit just a short drive from the market town of Romsey and nestled around a two mile stretch of the A27. For its size it enjoys a surprising array of traditional amenities, benefitting from a thriving and popular public house, The Hatchet, which is frequented by many of the locals from neighbouring villages as well as Sherfield English. It is also served by an excellent local shop and Post Office, choice of tea rooms and village hall that hosts a wide variety of activities and events which all residents are encouraged to join in. Sporting activities are prevalent with an impressive recreation ground and new pavilion which is the envy of every village in the Test Valley. Sherfield English is still quite largely a farming community with most of its houses, cottages and isolated farms scattered along narrow leafy lanes, unseen by those who pass through on the main road. The active church, St Leonards, houses some fine art nouveau style stained glass windows and a particularly fine set of bells. The impressive pavilion and recreation ground serve the football, bowls, croquet, tennis and cricket clubs as well as rounders which is played as an annual competitive but good-humoured tournament.