Rectory Lane, , , SO32 3NF

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Rectory Lane, Meonstoke, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 3NF

Wonderful period village home full of character and charm with views towards Old Hill. Winchester 11.2 miles; Alresford 10.8 miles; Petersfield 12.3 miles (Distances are approximate)

•Family Home •Village location • Countryside views •Three bedrooms • Sitting room which can be used as a fourth bedroom • Kitchen & Utility room •Dining room •Study • Snug •Drawing room • Driveway parking

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SITUATION church there is always something going on. The former ACCOMMODATION Believed to have started life in the 1600’s as a hall house, Test Valley Railway, now a 21 mile track suitable for An original wooden front door leads into the snug which Barton Cottage has evolved over time to become the walking or cycling leads from the village to in has a beamed ceiling and two small storage cupboards, delightful family home that it is today. Located along a a northerly direction and the village of Wickham to the stairs to the first floor with storage beneath and a small quiet country lane and set within the South taking historic points along its route. Close by the step leads to the study within a leadlight window National Park, the property offers versatile living within a village of Bishops Waltham can be found with a healthy overlooking the rear garden. The principle sitting room is stunning environment and views from the bedrooms to array of shops, pubs and eateries, communication links to located centrally and has exposed beams within the walls . Meonstoke village has a great sense Petersfield, Winchester and Fareham provide access to and ceiling all enhanced by a large brick constructed of community, with its primary school, village hall and more comprehensive facilities and services.

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inglenook fireplace with an oak mantle and a large leadlight window overlooking the rear garden, the formal owners have added a purpose built larder with a marble lovely view to Old Winchester Hill. Bedroom two also has dining room also has exposed timbers and a brick work surface and a separate boot store, an oak door leads exposed beamed walls and the leadlight window also constructed feature fireplace leadlight window to the inner to a lovely sitting room which doubles up as bedroom four offers views. There is potential to extend from this lobby and overlooking the rear garden, a door from the with a double fitted storage cupboard and a modern bedroom into a void within the roof space which sits dining room offers access to an inner lobby which has a bathroom suite, doors from this room lead on to the directly above the utility room, therefore offering ease of cloakroom and separate utility room. The kitchen has garden. access for plumbing and the potential instalment of an En- been extended with an oak frame and glass inset allowing suite facility. Bedroom three is of a good proportion with light to flood into the well equipped kitchen, the current First Floor: A light airy landing with lead light windows leadlight window offering a delightful countryside view. vendor has installed an ‘Esse’ range cooker. A modern overlooking the rear garden offers access to the bedrooms All bedrooms are served by a family shower room on this extension has been added to the rear of the property and and family shower room, the master bedroom has a high level and the previously mentioned bathroom located on now offers a separate entrance into a lobby where the ceiling and an array of fitted storage with exposed the ground floor. beamed walls, the leadlight window to the front offers a

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OUTSIDE The front of the property has a gravel drive and a flagstone path leading to the front and side doors, flanked by brick and flint walls and a country cottage style flower bed. The rear garden is of a southerly aspect, designed and landscaped by ‘Hambrooks’ the garden has a large flagstone patio area with an expansive lawn leading to a wood constructed storage shed and greenhouse, large well stocked borders enhance the garden as does the high brick and flint wall flanking the garden to the left and offering a lovely backdrop to the ornate pond.

VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by appointment with the Agents. Tel: 01962 734633 E-mail: [email protected]

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SCHOOL CATCHEMNTS Winchester City Council. Meonstoke Infant School. Junior school. College of Technology. Currently school buses run to Winchester and surrounding areas.

SERVICES Mains electricity. Oil fired heating. Gas bottles supply the hob. Private drainage. EPC rating E.

TENURE Freehold

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DISCLAIMER PROPERTY DETAILS: These particulars, whilst believed to accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The measurements given are approximate. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

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Disclaimer Property Details: These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The measurements given are approximate. No person in this firms' employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

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