The Street, Old Basing, RG24

The Property is approached via a block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles with well-maintained herbaceous borders and an area of manicured lawn. The front door opens into a central hallway giving access to all further rooms and a downstairs WC. The sitting room has been extended to the side to create an imposing double aspect room complemented by a central fireplace with an inset Wood-burning stove. This room leads seamlessly into a fabulous garden room with French doors giving access to the outside. The heart of this home is the stunning kitchen dining room, providing a wonderful area for entertaining; fitted with a range of bespoke units under an expanse of quartz work-surfaces; features include a Quooker hot water tap, induction hob, integrated fridge, Miele oven microwave, a separate fan assisted oven and a warming drawer. In addition, there is a large breakfast bar dividing the kitchen from the dining area that provides space for a large refectory table and two pairs of French doors leading to a paved terrace. A separate utility room houses additional appliances. For the home worker, there is a further reception room, currently used as a combined study and family room enjoying views across the front garden. The first floor is of equal merit providing four double bedrooms, two of which have refitted ensuite shower rooms. The principal suite has a large walk-in dressing room that leads to an ensuite bathroom which enjoys views across the rear garden. Bedroom four is served by a family shower room which has also been refitted in recent years.

Outside

The grounds of this property are a truly spectacular feature and need to be seen to be fully appreciated. A great deal of thought and consideration has gone into the planting ensuring that there is colour throughout the year.
The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and parking. Gated access along the side of the property opens into the rear garden adjacent to the property. There is a paved patio, providing a secluded area for outside entertaining. Steps lead up to other interesting areas of the garden with stunning herbaceous borders, specimen trees, and mature shrubs. The top half of the garden expands behind neighbouring properties and provides a wonderful area for a kitchen garden and benefits from 8 fruit trees. In addition, there is a henhouse and various outbuildings for garden storage. The total plot measures approximately 0.33 of an acre.

Situation

This stunning property is situated in the heart of the village of Old Basing, within a conservation area. Old Basing is a thriving village providing everyday facilities, including a bakery/coffee shop, village store, public houses, doctors, dental and veterinary surgeries, as well as a village hall, tennis, cricket, bowling, and archery clubs. There is a highly regarded infants and primary school within the village. Independent schools nearby include Daneshill, Sherfield School, Lord Wandsworth, and Cheam to name but a few. Basingstoke town centre is close by and provides an extensive range of shopping, educational, and recreational facilities. There are stations at Hook and Basingstoke, providing fast and frequent services to London Waterloo. The surrounding countryside is most delightful, throughout which are many public footpaths and attractive walks across farmland and along the Rivers Lyde and Loddon.