The Harrage, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51

Welcome to one of Romsey's best-kept secrets, 11 The Harrage. Nestled at the end of a desirable road, this late Victorian Family Home, once part of the Broadlands Estate, offers both privacy and proximity to the town centre.

The home is beautifully presented, with high ceilings and sash windows enhancing the light, airy feel throughout its well-proportioned interior. The main entrance opens into a grand reception hall featuring a stunning oak staircase, a useful cupboard, and a cloakroom with WC. The original stained glass front door leads to the vaulted ceiling kitchen converted from the original garage.

The principal living areas are versatile and ideal for entertaining. The 20' sitting room boasts a feature fireplace with a modern wood burner and French doors leading to the sun-terrace and rear garden. Adjoining the sitting room is a similarly sized sitting room, perfect for formal occasions, featuring a modern gas fire & surround, bay window, and French doors. Recessed sliding doors lead through to the study and utility room, which is equipped with fitted wall and base units.

Upstairs, the spacious family accommodation includes a large principal bedroom with garden views, fitted wardrobes, and a modern en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a large eaves cupboard. Bedroom three has an en-suite bathroom and a built-in study area, while the fourth double bedroom is served by the family bathroom.

Set at the end of The Harrage, the property is approached through double gates leading to a block paved driveway. The landscaped rear garden, enclosed by a brick wall, is mainly lawned with well-stocked borders, mature trees, and a stream with a wooden footbridge and a Victorian outbuilding. The extensive sun-terrace and sheltered patio are perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The grounds, offer complete privacy, seclusion and extends to in excess of a quarter of an acre.

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Situated within close proximity to commuter links such as the M27 and A36, Romsey lies on the east bank of the River Test at the lower end of the Test Valley, with the New Forest to the South West, the ancient city of Winchester to the East and the major city and port of Southampton to the South.

Romsey retains its regular street market as well as a thriving town centre with shops, restaurants, public houses, leisure facilities and historical sites including Broadlands House. At the centre of Romsey is the market place, town hall and the stunning Abbey. Steeped in history from its Saxon roots and centred upon its imposing and prepossessing abbey, Romsey is the loveliest of market towns which has retained its intrinsic ‘village’ charm despite the modern onslaught of new housing requirements which has affected the integrity of many other towns and villages.

Its sophisticated eateries, boutique shopping and comfortable social life holds appeal for a wide range prospective purchases from retirement to families looking for a safe and convenient lifestyle for their children. This is enhanced by its wealth of excellent local schooling within both the state and private sectors, which attracts many families to the area. Saturday morning strolls around Romsey with its variety of delicatessens and coffee shops serving gourmet breakfasts is an absolute treat.