Stonehills, Steventon

EXPLORER - Dormer Cottage is a beautifully presented four-bedroom period home, believed to have originally been a farm worker’s cottage dating back to around 1890. Nestled in the historic village of Steventon, famously the birthplace of Jane Austen, the property enjoys a peaceful position within a conservation area, surrounded by rolling Hampshire countryside designated as being of great landscape value.

Inside, the property blends character and practicality. A traditional sitting room provides a warm and inviting space, while the open-plan kitchen and dining area is well-appointed and designed for modern living. From here, French doors open onto the rear garden, a beautifully maintained and impressively secluded space that feels wonderfully private. It offers a natural extension of the living space, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of village life.

The ground floor also features a stylish shower room and WC, while a versatile basement room provides additional space ideal for a home office, creative studio or occasional guest bedroom. Upstairs, there are four comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the principal bedroom enjoying the benefit of its own en suite shower and basin.

To the front, the gravel driveway provides private off-road parking for several vehicles, a valuable and rare asset in this village setting and included with the property.

Steventon itself is a quintessential English village, steeped in heritage and rural charm. It offers a strong sense of community with a parish church, active village hall and the popular Palm Brasserie nearby for relaxed dining. This summer marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, with celebrations and festivities taking place throughout the village to honour its most famous former resident, who spent her first 25 years here. The setting is picture-postcard, with a network of public footpaths, unspoilt views and an abundance of British wildlife.

Approximately two miles away is the sought-after village of North Waltham, which offers an excellent range of amenities including a village shop (Budgens, which also offers Evri parcel services and stamp sales), two traditional pubs, The Fox and The Wheatsheaf, and a recreational meadow for residents, offering outdoor tennis, table tennis, and a recently upgraded children’s playground.

The nearby commuter town of Basingstoke offers extensive shopping and leisure facilities, including Festival Place, the Anvil Concert Hall, and the Haymarket Theatre. For commuters, there is easy access to junction 7 of the M3 and a mainline station providing regular services to London Waterloo in under an hour.

Dormer Cottage is a rare opportunity to secure a character home in one of Hampshire’s most historically significant and picturesque villages, offering timeless charm, modern comfort, and an outstanding rural lifestyle within easy reach of town connections.