Michelmersh, Romsey

Location:
Michelmersh is a sought-after village surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Test Valley, renowned for its country lanes and miles of bridleways and footpaths, many of which follow the beautifully meandering River Test.  Coupled with Timsbury this is the perfect location for anyone seeking a community lifestyle in the country yet is neither isolated nor remote as it is well placed for Romsey (3 miles), Southampton (11 miles) and Winchester (12 miles).  Southampton Airport Parkway (12 miles) connects to London Waterloo in about 70 minutes, with the M27/M3 network giving direct access to London and neighbouring south coast towns.  The area is also well served by excellent schools in both the public and private sectors.

Accommodation:
The main entrance opens into a welcoming reception hall adjoining which is a cloakroom with WC and stairs to the first floor.  Double doors open into the sitting-room which is a large triple-aspect room enjoying fine views and an open fireplace, and the study which is also approached off the hall enjoys a front aspect.  The hub and heart of this fine home is unquestionably the kitchen/dining/family room which is the perfect space for socialising and entertaining family and friends, the bi-folding doors opening onto a large patio terrace creating an ideal extension of this social space for al-fresco dining and summer parties.  The kitchen area is beautifully appointed adjoining which is a useful utility room providing access to the side of the house and both front and rear gardens.

The first floor galleried landing houses a large airing cupboard and gives access to the four bedrooms and family bathroom.  The master bedroom is a large double room enjoying a wonderful outlook over the garden through the Juliet balcony, and there is a tastefully appointed en-suite with shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash basin and complementary tiling.  There are three additional double bedrooms and these share the family bathroom, again tastefully fitted and comprising bath with free-standing tap, pedestal wash basin, WC, and complementary wall and floor tiling.

Outside:
The property stands in gardens extending to just over one-third of an acre comprising an expansive gravel driveway to the front which wraps around the side of the property to the garage at the rear.  There is parking for numerous vehicles in addition to the double garage which has electric up-and-over doors, power and light, and two attached store rooms ideal for cycle/garden equipment/log storage etc.  The space above the garage could be converted, subject to any necessary planning consents, into additional accommodation, home office, hobby/playroom/studio or similar.  The garden to the rear is principally laid to lawn with a large patio terrace ideal for barbecues and al-fresco eating.  There is a delightful outlook from the garden and patio over the surrounding farmland and countryside creating a wonderful ambience in a natural environment.

Test Valley Council Tax:
Band: G, Price: £3,677.47 for the year 2025/26