Old School House HARTLEY WESPALL • Old School House HARTLEY WESPALL • HAMPSHIRE

Former school house in a fine rural setting

Reception hall • Sitting room • Garden room • Study Kitchen/breakfast room • Cloakroom • Utility room 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Double garage Private mainly south facing gardens

Basingstoke 7 miles • Reading 8 miles M4 (Junction 11) 7 miles • M3 (Junction 6) 7 miles London 45 miles • London Waterloo via Basingstoke or Hook stations from 44 minutes (All distances and times are approximate)

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Situation Old School House occupies a delightful rural setting surrounded by woodland and farmland, much of which forms part of the Duke of Wellington Stratfield Saye Estate. The property is situated within the hamlet of Hartley Wespall, a small rural community with church and public house. Everyday shopping facilities are available in the nearby village of Sherfield-on-Loddon. The regional centres of Basingstoke and Reading provide extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities and the shopping centre at Chineham, which includes a Tesco and M&S Simply Food, is five miles to the south. The property is conveniently located for both the M3 and M4 motorways, as well as a mainline station at Basingstoke and branch line in nearby Bramley, with services to both Basingstoke and Reading. Educational needs are well served. In the state sector the highly regarded Whitewater Primary School is in the neighbouring village of . Independent schools nearby include Daneshill, Sherfield, St Neots, Crossfields, Padworth, Elstree and Bradfield College. The attractive surrounding countryside provides some delightful walks and rides.

Old School House The Old School House, which as the name depicts, was a former school house built in c1847, which was converted to a residential house in 1936. In 2006 the property was sympathetically extended and modernised to provide what is now an excellent blend of period features, including high ceilings, lattice windows and a beautiful gabled entrance porch with modern living space. The ground floor features an impressive sitting room with fireplace fitted with wood burner and adjoining garden room. There is a fantastic lifestyle kitchen, with both dining and sitting space. On the first floor, there is a magnificent landing with evidence of the oak framing. In total there are four bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a family bathroom. Outside, the gardens surround the property and are very private and secluded, comprising an area of formal lawn, block paved terracing and beds planted with an array of specimen herbaceous plants, shrubs and spring flowering bulbs. Adjacent to the house is a double garage with parking. In conclusion, the Old School House is a unique period property, situated in a quiet yet convenient rural setting. Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired heating. LPG gas for cooking.

Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Local authority Borough Council 01256 844844 www.basingstoke.gov.uk

Council tax Band E

Postcode RG27 0BB

Viewing Viewing by prior appointment only with the Agents.

Directions From Basingstoke proceed north on the A33 towards Reading. After approximately 5 miles, shortly after passing over the roundabout to Sherfield-on-Loddon, take the right turning signposted to Rotherwick and Hartley Wespall. Continue for approximately 1 mile and take the first left shortly after the green and the Old School House will be found on the left.

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