Droxford

A fine, classical grade ll listed family home, lying impressively in a gently elevated location in the heart of the desirable Meon Valley village of Droxford. The property sits beautifully within established landscaped grounds amounting to approximately 0.24 of an acre and an early viewing appointment of this delightful home is highly recommended. Inside, the rooms are grand and spacious with high ceilings and an abundance of period character and ambience.  The perfectly proportioned accommodation has oil fired heating and in brief comprises:  Dining hall, drawing room, sitting/sun room and study/family room.  Kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining larder/utility area.  Cloakroom.  Cellar.  On the first floor, four generously sized bedrooms, with an en-suite/dressing area to the main bedroom and family bathroom.

ENTRANCE:
Front door leading to:

DINING HALL:
A fine, well proportioned dining hall perfect for formal dining and entertaining.  There is exposed wood flooring an open fireplace and alcove dressers. Two radiators  Wall light points. Connecting door to the drawing room and inner hall.

INNER HALL:
Stairs to the first floor. Access door to the cellar.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM :
Fitted with a range of country style cream units with a granite worksurface over. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. Attractive brick fireplace recess with fitted oil fired Aga. Tiled splashbacks and space for dishwasher. Tiled floor, window and door overlooking and leading to the rear garden. Radiator. Door to:

PANTRY/UTILITY:
A really useful storage space, together with fitted base and wall units with tiled worksurface and splashbacks. Sink unit with mixer tap over. Space for washing machine. Window overlooking the rear garden.

DRAWING ROOM:
Impressive double aspect room with lovely period proportions and features which include two fabulous sash windows overlooking the front garden with window seats and shutters. The fireplace is fitted with a wood burning stove. There are a pair of glazed french doors overlooking and leading onto the rear terrace. Wall light points. Two radiators. Door to:

SITTING ROOM/SUN ROOM:
A super spacious sitting room with a bespoke curved glazed aspect allowing light and a view over the rear garden. There is also a window to the side aspect. The wood block flooring adds to the charm of the room. Radiator. Door to:

INNER LOBBY:
An exposed well, is an impressive feature. Cloaks cupboard. Door to :

CLOAKROOM:
With low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin. Window to the side aspect. Radiator.

FAMILY ROOM/STUDY :
A great additional and versatile reception room with an attractive open eave ceiling with exposed beams and windows to the front and side aspects. Radiator. Cupboard containing oil fired boiler.

CELLAR:
The cellar is accessed via a door under the stairs, with steps leading down to the generous and useful cellar - perfect for wine and internal storage.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Galleried landing. Window to the rear aspect. Radiator.

BEDROOM SUITE
Impressive main bedroom with a unique glazed bow window to the rear aspect, overlooking the rear garden and view beyond.  Range of built in wardrobes.  Radiator.  Door to: 

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/DRESSING ROOM :
Fitted with a white suite incorporating, low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. There is a window to the side and rear aspect and tiling. Built in wardrobes. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO:
Super generous sized room with lovely proportions, two impressive sash windows to the front with fitted window seats and shutters. Fireplace. Built in alcove wardrobes. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE:
Lovely room with two sash windows overlooking the front garden with fitted window seats and shutters. Built in cupboards/wardrobes. Fireplace and radiator,

BEDROOM FOUR:
Sash window to the rear aspect. Access to loft space. Fireplace. Radiator. Built-in cupboard and airing cupboard.

BATHROOM:
Fitted with a traditional style white suite and tiling. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal basin. Low level WC. Wall light points. Radiator and heated towel rail. Sash window to the rear aspect.

DRIVEWAY, PARKING AREA & DOUBLE GARAGE:
The parking area and driveway is accessed via South Hill, providing parking and turning together with access to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, with power, light and a personal door leading into the side garden.   A wrought iron gate leads to a pathway which meanders through the kitchen garden area and to the front or rear of the house.  

BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED, PARTLY WALLED GARDENS. :
The property sits handsomely, within the most attractive landscaped grounds which extend in all to approximately 0.24 of an acre. The front garden is beautifully landscaped and designed, with lawns and established borders which enhance the view and symmetry of the house. There is a pedestrian entrance gate from South Hill from where a lovely flagstone pathway leads to the house. The side garden is landscaped and partly arranged as a useful kitchen garden. The walled rear garden nestles beautifully within the surroundings with mature trees, shrubs and borders along with an extensive area of lawn. To the rear of the house, there is a terrace, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the view of delightful gardens. There is an enclosed area, with two oil tanks. 

Note for interest:  We understand that West House and the attached neighbouring house once formed part of the same property and the adjoining walls can be found in the larder/utility area and the linen cupboard in the fourth bedroom.


COUNCIL TAX BAND : G  ( WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL) - £3,722.01  2024/2025
EPC: F