Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20

An attractive semi-detached period cottage with a beautiful, secluded garden, set in the heart of this popular Test Valley village

A well proportioned and characterful period home, enviably situated in the heart of the village near the war memorial, church and pub/restaurant; The Boot, with its riverside garden and summer kitchen. Wayside enjoys tremendous individual charm and is not being Grade II listed. The accommodation includes a reception hall/porch, sitting room with open fireplace and exposed beams, separate dining room with inglenook fireplace and log-burning stove, both featuring deep front facing bay windows, as well as a kitchen, back hall/snug area and ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, the principal with a dressing area that could accommodate an en suite, split-level third single bedroom with study area and a family bathroom. Additional features include a driveway providing off-road parking leading to a useful garage/workshop with a workroom/utility to the rear, used as laundry and extra storage for fridge/freezers, a separate boiler room and garden store, a raised summer house with wine cellar beneath and a charming, mature cottage garden that enjoys peace and privacy. This property is likely to appeal to those downsizing, wishing to be closer to Stockbridge, as well as potential couples and young families. Houghton offers a vibrant village community and extensive country walks.

Situated in the highly sought after village of Houghton, which has delightful walks traversing the River Test and on to the renowned Test Way, Clarendon Way and Monarch Way. There is also an excellent public house/restaurant (The Boot Inn) and a church, both within a short stroll. Further facilities can be found in the neighbouring town of Stockbridge (2.7 miles) which offers a variety of shops, a post office, hotels, restaurants and public houses, churches and a doctor’s surgery. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within a 20 minute drive, the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London, the South Coast and the West Country.