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Soberton Hampshire Price Guide £1,500,000 SOBERTON HAMPSHIRE PRICE GUIDE £1,500,000 www.penyards.com www.onthemarket.com www.rightmove.co.uk www.equestrianandrural.com FIVE TREES COLE HILL, SOBERTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 3PJ th A stunning grade II listed residence with 17 century origins situated in an outstanding location within the most SUMMARY OF FEATURES sought after village of Soberton, set in glorious formal gardens and paddocks extending to 11 acres in total with superb leisure and equestrian facilities. This truly is a superior residence and one in which must be viewed in order Superb individual residence offering to truly appreciate the quality, location and facilities on offer. over 2600 square feet Alarm system and CCTV This is an exciting opportunity to acquire this stunning residence; it is truly impressive and very aesthetically Open fireplaces to Drawing Room and pleasing. My clients have resided at the property for fourteen years and during that time have carried out vast works Dining Room to the property. The accommodation is extensive and is immaculately presented with an abundance of character Exposed timbers and beams features retained throughout such as panelled walls, exposed timbers and beams and fireplaces. On the ground floor are three glorious reception rooms; the Dining Room, which centres on an inglenook fireplace with stone Parquet flooring to Inner Hallway and surround overlooks the Kitchen/Breakfast Room which has been beautifully fitted with extensive cupboards with Kitchen/Breakfast Room granite work tops and built in appliances, electric Aga and Smeg fridge. An impressive split flight oak staircase leads Appliances to include electric Aga, to the first floor where there are three bedrooms, all with exposed timbers and beams. The master bedroom is a Smeg fridge, electric oven, superb size, with triple aspect windows and plenty wardrobe cupboards. From the landing a second staircase leads combination microwave/oven and up to the substantial loft space. Outside, the gardens are stunning with manicured lawns and well stocked electric hob flower/shrub beds. A path leads to the impressive walled courtyard which houses the swimming pool. Beyond the Bore hole supplying water to gardens formal gardens lie the tennis court, paddocks, vegetable garden and a superb two bedroom log cabin. A five bar 2 bedroom Log Cabin gate leads to the stable yard which has three stables and tack room. Thatched Gazebo Soberton is a popular village set on the outer edges of the South Downs National Park. It benefits from a wealth of Re-thatched in 2002 countryside walks on the doorstep and is also within close proximity to the Forest of Bere and Hundred Acre Chimneys swept yearly and certified Woods. The village offers a couple of well regarded pubs, a 16th century church and Newtown Soberton primary Tennis court resurfaced in 2006 school. This popular area is situated just a few miles from the attractive market towns of Wickham and Bishops Outdoor swimming pool within walled Waltham which provide excellent amenities including local shops, good quality public houses and eateries. Equestrians will be attracted to the extensive bridle paths on the doorstep whilst those with a sailing interest will courtyard heated via solar panels and appreciate the proximity to the South Coast’s world renowned facilities. Golfing can be found at Corhampton and with a depth range of 3ft -6ft the Meon Valley Country Club and fishing on the River Itchen, Dever and Test For commuters, Soberton is Extensive gated driveway situated within easy travelling distance of the commercial centres of Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton and Stable yard with 3 stables and tack Winchester, all of which also have train links to London Waterloo. The property is also within easy reach of the A3, room M27 and A32 road networks. For family buyers the property falls within Droxford junior and Swanmore secondary Three paddocks schools, both of which are well respected. Stunning location www.penyards .com www.onthemarket.com www.rightmove.co.uk www.equestrianandrural.com Sought after village The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPR's). 1.Penyards have not checked the suitability, specification or working conditions of any services, appliance, or equipment. 2. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floorplan contained here in, measurements or doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. Any measurement given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied upon as a basis of valuation. 3. The enforceability and validity of any Guarantee cannot be confirmed by the Agents even though documents may exist. 4. It should not be assumed that any fitting or furnishings photographed are included in the sale unless specified; nor that the Property remains as shown in the photograph. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2015. FIVE TREES COLE HILL, SOBERTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 3PJ DISTANCES GENERAL INFORMATION TENURE: Freehold Bishops Waltham – 7 miles SERVICES: Mains water & electricity. Winchester – 13 miles Private drainage. Oil fired central heating Southampton Airport – 21 miles LOCAL AUTHORITY: London – 69 miles Winchester City Council - Tax Band G Botley – 9 miles Wickham – 5 miles Portsmouth – 15 miles DIRECTIONS Head north out of Bishops Waltham along Brook Street towards Cross Street. Turn right onto Lower Lane, sign nd posted B3035. At the roundabout take the 2 exit for VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT Warnford Road; continue to follow the A32. Turn left on T: 01489 890006 to Cutts Arch and at the t junction turn right on to School E: [email protected] Hill. At the crossroads turn right onto West Street. Cross Street, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 Continue on to Cole Hill and the property is on the right 1EZ hand side www.penyards.com www.onthemarket.com www.rightmove.co.uk www.equestrianandrural.com .
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