Church Street, Upham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32

A superbly located and presented Grade II listed period family home offering a fabulous living environment with stunning views out over the South Downs National Park.

Description

Little Croft is a superbly presented Grade II listed family home which has been thoughtfully modernised with sympathetic attention to its heritage, including a new thatched roof, blending period charm with contemporary living. The property comes with over 2,600 sq. ft. of elegantly proportioned accommodation including some extremely generous open plan living spaces, the property is positioned in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Upham.

The ground floor offers versatile accommodation, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. To the rear, the impressive kitchen/dining room is a true highlight, flooded with natural light from its dual aspect and offering fabulous views over the rear garden and across open countryside. The kitchen is superbly appointed with a range of integrated appliances, an extensive selection of wall and base cabinetry, a central island with granite worktops, and a separate walk-in pantry. This space flows seamlessly into the generously sized sitting room, complete with a characterful gas fire. Additional reception rooms on the ground floor offer further flexibility and are currently arranged as a welcoming reception hall, a home office, and a family/TV room. A well equipped utility/boot room and a guest cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the first floor continues to impress with four good bedrooms. The principal suite, located at the rear of the property, enjoys far-reaching views of the South Downs National Park and features a contemporary en suite shower room along with built-in wardrobes. The remaining three bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The rear garden offers a generous and private outdoor setting, predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by hedging and fencing, allowing for uninterrupted and far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. A spacious paved terrace provides the ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining while enjoying the tranquil rural outlook. Positioned within the garden is a thoughtfully designed studio, constructed in 2016 this versatile space is perfectly suited for home working or as a creative retreat, featuring underfloor heating, a shower room, mains electricity, hardwired broadband internet and French doors that open directly on to the garden.

Location

The property is located in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Upham, amid some of Hampshire’s most beautiful countryside. The village has a church, a highly regarded primary school and a popular public house. Bishops Waltham is about 2 miles away, offering a range of traditional and specialist shops. Winchester (7.8 miles) and Southampton (11.1 miles) have a wider range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. Immediately west of Twyford the M3 provides access to London and the national motorway network. Regular trains leave from Winchester station to London Waterloo, the journey taking approximately 58 minutes.

Winchester and the surrounding area have an excellent selection of independent schools: at preparatory level, Pilgrims, Twyford and Prince’s Mead, whilst at senior level St Swithun’s School for Girls and Winchester College are all highly regarded. There are several well-known state schools and colleges in the area, including Peter Symonds Sixth Form College in Winchester.

This area of Hampshire benefits from beautiful countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. There are several golf courses in the area including East Horton, Corhampton and a number around Winchester. The area is well known for its chalk stream fishing, with the River Itchen, Meon and Test all nearby. Sailing and other water sports are available on the River Hamble, Southampton Water and the Solent.

Square Footage: 2,658 sq ft


Acreage: 0.29 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water and electric. Private drainage (sewage treatment plant), oil fired heating and LPG for the gas hob and gas fire. Air source heat pump and underfloor heating serving the entrance, kitchen/diner, sitting room, principal bedroom suite.

Freehold

Council Tax Band G