Tunworth, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25

An idyllic country cottage offering far reaching views, complete with a separate one bedroom annexe and Rose Lodge, a stylish converted barn offering accommodation over two floors.

Description

Discover a rare opportunity to acquire Rose Cottage, an exquisite period cottage set within a generous plot in a prime location. This charming Grade II listed home features ample parking and a well-established formal English cottage garden. The cottage benefitted from being completely re-thatched in the summer of 2024, alongside a new boiler for modern convenience.

Enjoy superfast internet and the tranquility of a rural by-lane with no through traffic, nestled within a friendly hamlet community, yet entirely secluded within its own plot. Rose Cottage has been a well-loved home for the past 15 years, thoughtfully decorated and modernised to blend classic charm with contemporary living.

Entry to the cottage is via the bright and airy dining room, a modern addition overlooking the picturesque gardens and with French doors opening on to the terrace; this leads into the well-appointed kitchen with built-in larder, electric AGA with companion and a central island offering copious worktop space and storage underneath.

The larger of the two sitting rooms features an inglenook brick fireplace and beautiful exposed original timber-framing. Although spacious, the room is a secluded and inviting sanctuary that is equally suited to formal entertaining or to cosy days on the sofa. It also enjoys fine views out towards the adjoining countryside. The other sitting room with its triple aspect windows and French doors leading out to the garden is flooded with light, offering a bright and energising space.

From here, a secondary staircase leads to a charming double bedroom with a jack-and-jill shower room with built-in storage. The principal bedroom boasts a striking vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a dressing area with built-in wardrobes, and includes a romantic bathroom with roll-top slipper bath. Leading from the principal suite is the primary staircase going down to the kitchen.

Within the garden sits a pretty French-inspired en suite annexe, with queen-size bed and generously sized en suite bathroom. The room benefits from central heating from the main house boiler. Along from the annexe is a characterful large, purpose-built, utility room and adjacent home office.

Rose Cottage is approached by an electric double gated entrance leading to a gravel driveway. The garden is a memorable feature of the house and has been cleverly landscaped to include a formal parterre garden with white roses and a central fish pond. There is also a gravel courtyard area with herbaceous and floral planting including a very pretty rose arbour. The paddock and stable yard with two loose boxes and a large tack room/barn adjoin the garden and are enclosed by post and rail fencing.

ROSE LODGE

A wonderful addition to the property, renovated and extended in 2023, Rose Lodge offers fully self-contained living in a detached dwelling located across the driveway from the cottage. Upon entry residents are greeted by a breath-taking view over the rolling countryside through premium bifold glass doors, effectively opening up the living space to include the private terrace and hot tub outside.

Leading off the living room inside is a fully-appointed kitchen with integrated appliances and walnut worktop. A pocket door separates the kitchen from the exceptionally luxurious tiled shower room (also overlooking the countryside). The Lodge also benefits from new wiring and central heating from the main house boiler. A spiral staircase leads to a large bedroom above with natural light from double-aspect windows, with views over the garden.

Location

Rose Cottage occupies a glorious position in the quiet and rural hamlet of Tunworth. The nearby village of Upton Grey (1 mile) has a village shop/post office, church and public house. The hamlet is surrounded by open countryside with many footpaths and bridleways to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The Georgian village of Odiham (5 miles), Farnham (15 miles), Alton (9 miles), and major commercial centre of Basingstoke (4 miles) provide more extensive facilities.

Educational needs are well served, with a state sector primary school in Long Sutton, Robert Mays Secondary School in Odiham and the highly sought after local nursery school, Little Crickets at Herriard. Independent schools include Wellesley Prep, St Neots, and Lord Wandsworth College.

Communications are good, with the M3 (Junctions 5 and 6) providing links to London, the south coast and the international airports. Commuting by rail is excellent being only a short drive to Basingstoke train station (4 miles) which has regular services to London Waterloo within 43 minutes.

Please note, all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,271 sq ft


Acreage: 1.2 Acres