Monxton, Test Valley, SP11

Believed to date back in part to the 17th Century and situated in an idyllic position in the heart of Monxton village, this wonderful Grade II listed cottage has been a much-loved family home for the past 24 years.

The property has been seamlessly and skilfully extended in more recent times to create a comfortable family home extending to approximately 2642 square feet, with an elegant fusion of character features and modern fittings.

The ground floor accommodation features a magnificent 30 ft. triple aspect, vaulted sitting room with mezzanine gallery, fireplace and exposed timber beams and a double aspect kitchen/breakfast room with inset Aga cooker, oven, induction hob and island unit. Both rooms form the hub of the home, being framed around and opening via double doors out onto the delightful rear terrace and garden. Set between these two rooms is a dining room, a snug/family room, a useful anteroom and a ground floor shower room. Further rooms to this level include a good size utility room and a walk-in pantry cupboard, both of which are accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room.

The four, first floor bedrooms are accessed via separate staircases from the ground floor and offer views across the various aspects of the grounds. A good size family bathroom and the ground floor shower room serve all of the bedrooms, with three of the bedrooms also benefitting from built-in wardrobes.

Outside

The property is accessed from the lane, where a driveway provides off road parking facilities for multiple vehicles as well as access to the detached, double garage.

A pretty gateway from here leads through to a private area of lawn garden and the stylish, David Salisbury designed home office/studio attached to the rear of the garage. The studio area offers scope for enlargement and could easily be extended into the garage if more space were to be required.

Set directly behind the property is a paved sun terrace and a charming area of landscaped garden built into the hill, where a feature waterfall feeds into an attractive, ornate pond below. Set above the landscaped gardens is a lovely, prosecco terrace providing a wonderful viewing platform for stunning sunset views across the gardens and grounds.

Beyond here is a stable block and an area of organic garden featuring raised beds and a small polytunnel for growing fruit.

The rest of the grounds comprise a large, fenced paddock sloping from back to front where a separate driveway provides vehicular access from the lane.

In total, the gardens and grounds attributed to this most delightful property extend to approximately 1.75 acres and complete what is a most rare and sought after offering in this highly sought after village.

Situation

The property is located in the heart of this picturesque Test Valley village, which together with the adjacent village of Amport benefit from a church, village hall, public house and Church of England primary school.

The local secondary is John Hanson with Peter Symonds Sixth Form College in Winchester also being a popular choice. Public schools include Farleigh, Rookwood, Horris Hill, Godolphin, St Swithuns, Winchester College and Marlborough College. A more comprehensive amenities can be found in Andover, Stockbridge and the Cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury.

Communications are well served with rail access into London Waterloo from Grateley and Andover with a journey time of approximately 70 minutes. The A303 and M3 provide access to the national road network.

There are also many acres of fine countryside close at hand providing ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Additional Information

Services
Mains electric and water. Oil fired heating. Private drainage.

N.B. The property also benefits from photovoltaic panels feeding into a battery system, which stores electricity and reduces costs.