Beechcroft House, Winton Hill, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20

In an era of growing environmental awareness and climate change concerns, sustainable housing has emerged as a vital solution to help reduce our ecological footprint and promote energy efficiency and heathier living. Beechcroft House is one such house that goes a long way to providing this lifestyle. This is a house which offers an understated elegant and stylish lifestyle while exuding finesse from the moment of entering.

In an era of growing environmental awareness and climate change concerns, sustainable housing has emerged as a vital solution to help reduce our ecological footprint and promote energy efficiency and heathier living. Beechcroft House is one such house that goes a long way to providing this lifestyle. This is a house which offers an understated elegant and stylish lifestyle while exuding finesse from the moment of entering. The spacious entrance hall lies at the center of the property with the principal reception rooms arranged around this welcoming space. Immediately apparent is the theme of quality that runs throughout such as the Suffolk Oak doors and herringbone Karndean flooring in the entrance hall. Steps lead down to the multi-purpose Kitchen fully appointed with Miele appliances that has open plan yet defined areas such as a family, dining and kitchen area, all of which lie beneath a vaulted ceiling. Furthermore, there are bi-folding doors opening onto an expansive porcelain tiled, south easterly terrace running along the rear of the house; perfect for outdoor entertaining. Conveniently off the kitchen is a utility room which offers an access to the garden and there is a cloakroom that also houses a shower. The sitting room like the kitchen is southeast facing which allows natural light to flood these areas. A log burning stove is a cozy addition to the sitting room and provides an attractive focal point to a room that also benefits from underfloor heating which also runs throughout house. The final reception area is currently being used as a gym and demonstrates the flexibility of this room that could also serve as a home office or additional sitting room. If this were to be used as a home office, it will be of comfort to know that there are Cat 6 outlets plus full fibre broadband to the house. The final point to mention on the ground floor is that there is a cloakroom and a storage cupboard that houses a 10 kWH battery to store energy created by the 16 photo voltaic solar panels. The property also has an Air Source Heat Pump that both heats the water and powers the underfloor heating. The stairs rise to the first-floor landing off which are the comfortably arranged bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and impressive ensuite bathroom, and the guest suite has an ensuite bathroom also. The two remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
At the rear of the property are privates gardens and terraces ideal for outdoor entertaining. The current owners have bought additional grounds which serve as paddocks that now means the property sits within approximately 3.4 acres and there are fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and Stockbridge. Additionally, there’s a short private footpath through the grounds to Old London Road which is located at the top end of Stockbridge High Street. A detached timber clad double garage next to the house also a fast 22kWh electric car charging point.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & SERVICES
Mains Electricity
Solar Panels
Air Source Heat Pump
Security System
Private Waste Treatment Plant
Broadband: Superfast Broadband
Mains Water
22kWh Electric Car Charging Point.
EPC: A
Council: Test Valley Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G

Beechcroft House is set in a conservation area in a rural position with far reaching views over Stockbridge and the spectacular Test Valley countryside. The current owners purchased additional land which allows a short walk into Stockbridge High Street. Stockbridge is a thriving market town renowned for its chalk stream rivers, which are an internationally acclaimed destination for fly fishing, and enjoys good shooting and stunning rural walks. A variety of independent, boutique shops, restaurants and gastropubs the towns lively community. It also offers the convenience of many amenities including a doctor’s surgery, town hall and shop with post office. Reputable private schools in the area include Farleigh, Pilgrims, St Swithun’s and Winchester College, all of which are commutable and some of which can be reached by a bus service from Stockbridge.