Enjoying direct views onto the river Hamble, with its own lake, this stunning brick and flint home believed to date back to the late 1800’s offers circa 2250 sq ft of extended accommodation with detached outbuildings including double barn style garage, summer house and further single garage/workshop, all of which can be found on grounds of circa 1.3 acres on a quiet country lane located on the outskirts of Durley.
This characterful family home is beautifully presented by the current owners. A small courtyard takes you through to the front door with access to a reception hall, a great space for muddy kids, dogs and wellies. Access can be gained to the cloakroom/utility and to the split-level inner hall. The upper level provides access to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen, whilst the lower level has steps down to the study and the wonderful turning stairs to the first floor. The sitting room and the study both enjoy box bay windows overlooking the gardens, lake and river. French doors from the sitting room take you through to the pitched roof conservatory, and steps take you up to the impressive formal dining room. Twin doors lead back to the upper level of the entrance hall and a further door leads to the original front porch. The cottage style kitchen takes you through to the larder boiler room and a side access. The first-floor benefits from four generous bedrooms, the principal with an en-suite, a family bathroom and an additional shower room. The home presents incredibly well with an abundance of wonderful features, beautiful views and a successful blend of traditional features with a contemporary twist. The grounds are an absolute joy with a raised sun deck adjoining the conservatory, the ideal spot to idle a way a lazy Sunday afternoon. The natural lake is fed direct from the river itself and the gardens are predominately laid to lawn, ideal for the growing family to enjoy. The home enjoys an ‘in and out’ driveway with ample parking. Adjoining the home is a good size single garage/workshop, whilst the double barn style garage and equally impressive summer house, can be found tucked away in the north eastern corner of the gardens. The home is perfect for those looking for a stand-alone country home with superb river and country views in a peaceful semi-rural position, yet still within striking distance of Winchester, Bishops Waltham, Botley, and Hedge End, The Solent and the South Downs. The home is also offered with the added advantage of being end of chain.

Council Tax Band: G

The quiet unspoilt Parish of Durley is surrounded by countryside and only a short drive from Winchester. The beautiful village has a highly regarded gastro pub called The Robin Hood and a much sought-after primary school. Nearby are the pretty towns of Botley and Bishop's Waltham, which have small local supermarkets, public houses and restaurants. Other nearby leisure activities include sailing on The Solent, golf at numerous local courses, fishing on the Rivers Itchen, Test and Meon and the home of Hampshire cricket nearby at The Ageas Bowl. Communications are excellent with rail links and the M27 and the M3 within easy reach.