A classical grade II listed Georgian family home set in the heart of Droxford village offering well balanced accommodation with a wealth of character and set within part walled gardens.

Description

West House is a fine looking property offering classical architecture and a fabulous living environment. The accommodation is particularly conducive to family living with a
fine principal dining hall with high ceilings and central fireplace offering an excellent space for formal entertaining. The drawing room is again well proportioned and offers attractive views out to the front and rear gardens, a central Jotul log burning stove creates a real focal point and makes for a particularly welcoming feel. The study which is vaulted offers the perfect space to work from home. The kitchen/breakfast room comes with a range of floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over, an Aga completes the farmhouse feel. A utility room/larder makes for a practical set up and the cellar offers great space for storage and is of a good head height. At first floor level there are four bedrooms including a principal bedroom suite with en suite facilities, the remaining three bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
There is parking for a number of vehicles as well as a double garage at the front of the property. From here a pathway meanders through the vegetable and herb garden leading to the front garden up to the front door. The front garden is particularly well arranged with attractive borders and neatly maintained lawn sections. The more formal gardens lie to the rear of the property and include a terraced area which offers space for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. From here steps rise up to the lawned areas where there are attractive deep borders offering a great degree of interest throughout the year. This walled garden provides a real oasis and is a delightful feature of this beautiful home. In summary, one of Hampshire’s fine village properties offering a perfect lifestyle opportunity at the heart of this thriving community.

Location

West House occupies a slightly elevated position within the village of Droxford which lies within the South Downs National Park. Droxford benefits from a Junior School, two village pubs, Post Office/stores, doctors surgery, garage and petrol station. The attractive village of Bishops Waltham lies to the south, offering more extensive facilities and the cathedral city of Winchester, only 12 miles to the west, provides further shopping, recreational and cultural facilities, excellent schooling and a rail service to London Waterloo. Petersfield is 13 miles away, also providing access to London Waterloo. From both Petersfield and Winchester the service takes approximately one hour.

The beautiful Meon Valley is well-known for a range of outdoor pursuits including walking, fishing and riding, with a cricket club in the village, golf and tennis clubs at Swanmore and Corhampton and, of course only a short drive to the south, The Solent and River Hamble provide excellent sailing.

Local schools include Swanmore Church of England Primary School and Droxford Junior School, Ridgemede Junior School and Swanmore College. There are numerous independant schools in the area including Bedales School and Churchers College and Junior School in Petersfield, Portsmouth Grammar School and Portsmouth High School all of which are served by buses from Droxford. Other independant schools include West Hill Park in Fareham, Winchester College, St Swithun’s School and The Pilgrims School in Winchester, and Twyford School.

Square Footage: 2,881 sq ft


Acreage: 0.24 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band G
Private drainage, mains water and electric
Freehold