Houghton Road, Stockbridge

A charming two bedroom thatched cottage superbly renovated located close to Stockbridge High Street

Location

Situated at the western end of Stockbridge, Papillon is just moments from the vibrant High Street whilst also being surrounded by the stunning Test Valley countryside. There is easy access to a range of independent shops, restaurants and pubs as well as a range of amenities including a Co-op with a post office, a doctors surgery, opticians and dentist.

With scenic riverside walks, fly fishing on the River Test, and a thriving local community, this location blends peaceful rural living with the convenience of village life. The Cathedral Cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within a 30 minute drive from the property offering extensive amenities, leisure activities and restaurants.

Andover train station is 8.1 miles distance with services to London Waterloo in 1 hour 10 minutes. Winchester train station is 9.6 miles distance providing a fast train service to London Waterloo in 45 minutes.

Stockbridge Primary School and Danebury Secondary School are located in the village. Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, Sparsholt and Andover College are within commuting distance.

The property

Papillon is a mid terrace thatched property beautifully rendered and oozing quintessential English charm. The ground floor benefits from engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating. The property is light and bright and unusually for this type of property the ceilings have excellent head height.

Once inside, the hallway benefits from bespoke cabinetry for storage with coat hanging space and upholstered seating. There is also access to the rear garden. The study/bedroom two area is a good size and provides a flexible space suitable for a variety of uses. The ground floor shower room has a modern and tasteful white suite with large shower enclosure, tiled floor and part-tiled walls.

The kitchen/living room has been cleverly designed to maximise the space to provide a wonderful area to cook, eat and relax with views out onto the garden through the French doors. There are a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances all under an oak worktop.

On the first floor is a double bedroom with built-in storage cupboard and under eaves storage. There is also a stylish bathroom with a short roll top bath, toilet and basin.

Outside

To the rear of the property is a south-west facing enclosed courtyard garden. The garden can be accessed from the entrance hall or through the French doors in the kitchen/dining room. The surface of the courtyard is currently artificial grass however there is attractive paving underneath. There is a summerhouse which could be a useful outdoor office.

Off-road parking for one car available

Ground Floor - Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, Study or Bedroom 2, Shower Room

First Floor - Main Bedroom, Bathroom

Outside - Courtyard Garden, Summerhouse