Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Cheriton, this charming thatched cottage combines period character with practical family living, creating a truly special home.

The property is approached via a private driveway, leading you into a welcoming hallway that immediately sets the warm and inviting tone found throughout.

The sitting room offers a cosy retreat, centred around an impressive fireplace with a wood-burning stove, enhanced by the unique feature of the original bread oven door. From here, a step leads down into a versatile snug or home office, ideal for modern living. The spacious dining room provides the perfect setting for family meals and entertaining, while the adjacent playroom, accessible from the hallway, offers excellent space for children.

Patio doors open directly to the garden, seamlessly linking indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen, positioned opposite the playroom, is a true highlight of the home. Beautifully appointed with marble worktops, wooden cabinetry, and a traditional double AGA with additional hotplate, it blends functionality with charm. A brick surround with timber beam adds character, while modern conveniences include an integrated NEFF dishwasher and a built-in larder. A cosy family area with fitted dining seating makes this the heart of the home. From here, a stable door opens onto the garden, perfect for al fresco dining and summer entertaining.

Upstairs, a double-height landing floods the space with natural light. The principal bedroom features a stylish en-suite shower room and a built-in dressing area, creating a luxurious retreat. This side of the house also includes a further double bedroom and a single bedroom. To the right of the staircase, there is an additional double bedroom, a single bedroom, and a well-appointed family bathroom with roll-top bath, double shower, rainfall attachment, and handheld showerhead.

The gardens are beautifully maintained and can be accessed from multiple rooms, including the sitting room, playroom, and kitchen. Laid mainly to lawn and bordered by mature hedging for privacy, the outdoor space offers a peaceful and secluded retreat, enhanced by established shrubs and colourful flower beds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Cob, Brick and Thatch

Private sewerage treatment plant

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Cheriton is a highly desirable village in the South Downs National Park consisting of a number of period properties, together with village amenities including a shop, a well-regarded primary school and village hall. The village is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Meon valley, providing wonderful walks and riding country and a link to the South Downs Way. A wider range of facilities are found at the nearby Georgian market town of Alresford offering various boutique shops, restaurants and retail outlets. Communications by road and rail are good, with mainline rail services at Winchester to London Waterloo in approximately an hour. Junction 9 of the M3 at Winchester connects with the M3 and M27 motorways to London and the south coast.