Every Step of The Way Property Group are delighted to bring to the market this spacious four/five bedroom property offering approximately 2,220 square feet of accommodation. The property is an ideal family home, or the perfect home of those that like to entertain. Set in a plot of approximately 0.72 of an acre. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and there are vegetable plots and a chicken pen. To the front of the property there is driveway parking for numerous vehicles leading to a detached double garage. Situated in the highly sought after village of Lockerley, between Stockbridge and Romsey.

Preliminary details

The property has been extended by the current owners creating a very impressive home. The ground floor accommodation comrpises of a cloakroom, a large sitting room, a kitchen, a shower room and fifth bedroom/study. To the rear of the property is a large open plan living area with vaulted ceilings and bi-folding doors leading to the garden. This room is most certainly the hub of the house and is very impressive and is ideal for entertaining and family living. The vaulted beam has electrical sockets and can be dressed for different occasions, creating the perfect ambience. This room was created with the view to having a kitchen, dining area and seating area, there is plumbing and electrics in place to incorporate a kitchen area if this is desired.

The first floor accommodation comprises of four spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside

The front of the property is enclosed by wall and hedging and the front garden is laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and borders. There is an extensive driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles leading to a detached double garage, which benefits from power and lighting and electric up and over door .  The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and there is a chicken pen and vegetable plots and a variety of fruit trees, such as, two pear trees, three apple trees, a plum tree and greengage trees. Other established fruits and herbs can be found in the garden, such as, gooseberries, blackcurrants and raspberry bushes, rhubarb plant, bay tree, rosemary, sage, marjoram, fennel, mint and wild garlic.  The rear garden leads down to the river, which makes a lovely place to unwind and escape to, where there is a fire pit making it the perfect place for a bbq.  There is a large patio terrace located off the main reception area, which is ideal for those summer evenings and al-fresco dining. There is also an additional driveway at the rear, giving access to the rear garden and a walk-through to the local village shop and there is also an outside tap. 

Situation

Lockerley Village centres around a large village green and includes a shop, a garage, primary school and two churches. A wider range of retail amenities can be found at nearby Romsey, with further facilities available at Winchester, Salisbury, Southampton and Stockbridge. The beautiful surrounding countryside encompasses the River Dun, which is a tributary of the River Test and provides excellent fishing, which, combined with nearby walks and rides, offers an idyllic country lifestyle. Local schooling includes Hampshire Collegiate at Romsey, Farleigh, Stroud, Godolpin, Chafyn Grove and senior schools include Winchester College, St Swithun's School for Girls, South Wilts,  Communications in the area are excellent with easy access onto the M27 heading east and connecting with the A34 to the Midlands and M3 to London. There are local railway stations at West Dean, Dunbridge (Mottisfont) and Romsey and direct access to London from Winchester, Grateley, Southampton Parkway and Salisbury stations.  There are frequent bus routes that run from the centre of the green, providing transport to the railway station at west Dean and to Salsibury. 

Summary of accommodation 

Ground floor -
Entrance hall * Cloakroom * Sitting room * Kitchen * Bedroom five/Study * Open plan living area 

First floor- 
Four bedrooms * Family bathroom 

Summary 

Extended family home * Four/Five bedrooms * Fabulous open-plan living area * Approximately 2220 sq ft of accommodation * Set in a plot of approximately 0.72 of an acre * Extensive driveway parking for numerous vehicles * Detached double garage * Wonderful views of the surrounding countryside * Situated in the highly sought-after village of Lockerley, between Stockbridge and Romsey *  There are local railway stations at West Dean, Dunbridge (Mottisfont)

General information:
Test Valley Borough Council - Tax Band D
Services - Mains water, electricity. Private drainage and LPG central heating 
EPC Rating - D
Tenure - Freehold
Agent note - Approx £40 received per year for the electricity posts 

Mileages:
Romsey 6.2 miles * Stockbridge 10.2 miles * Salisbury 12.4 miles * Southampton 15.2 miles * Winchester 17.3 miles.