Wickham Common, Hampshire, PO17

** A rare opportunity **

Elegant country home on 1.8 acres adjacent to Wickham Common.

Positioned on the fringes of the idyllic Wickham Common and enjoying Commoners Rights, this exceptional country home presents an enviable lifestyle opportunity for the discerning buyer. Set within 1.8 acres of beautifully landscaped, award-winning gardens and paddocks, the property offers over 2,800 sq ft of thoughtfully extended living space, together with an impressive 2,700 sq ft of outbuildings, including workshops, garaging, a pool house, and superb self-contained annexed accommodation. The main residence is a true family haven, with highlights including a striking 23'11ft dual aspect sitting room leading to a solid-roof garden room overlooking the beautiful grounds – a perfect space for entertaining or unwinding. Two further receptions rooms are currently used as a formal dining room and snug. The country-style kitchen, with its timeless charm, forms the heart of the home, complemented by a practical utility room. The boot room enjoys an en-suite shower room for added convenience and the guest cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, five spacious bedrooms await. The principal suite offers serene garden views and a refined en-suite bathroom, with a second en-suite bathroom to bedroom two, plus a stylish family bathroom to serve the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, a considerable range of outbuildings and garaging include three substantial workshops (the largest of which measures 32'4" x 20'7"), with a stand-alone office, double carport with W.C and a 32 ft sitting room, kitchen and shower room in the annex. Furthermore, a range of stabling and storerooms complete this exceptional offering. The grounds are an oasis of calm, boasting a tennis court and swimming pool, while the covered dining area is perfect for al-fresco entertaining and a tree-lined ambiance that encapsulates the best of country living.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Brick and tile
Broadband connection - Fibre to the cabinet

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Agents Note - Private drainage is via a sewage treatment plant.

The house is situated near Wickham at the southern end of the scenic Meon Valley and enjoys excellent access to Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Petersfield, making this a particularly desirable location.

The delightful village of Wickham offers a selection of independent shops, inviting
restaurants, and a local doctors’ surgery, together with its medieval market square. Boasting one of the largest squares in the country, covering almost two acres, the charming village of Wickham combines ancient history, beautiful countryside and miles of walks and cycle rides.

The nearby historic towns of Botley and Bishop’s Waltham offer a further range of amenities and the area is surrounded by lovely countryside and boasts a wealth of footpaths and bridleways. There are excellent equestrian facilities in the area as well as a number of golf courses. For commuters the close proximity of Botley train station with links to London will be of particular note whilst links to the A32, A/M3 and M27 road networks are also easily accessible.