Kilmeston, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

Forge Cottage is a charming Grade II listed four-bedroom cottage, believed to date back to the 17th century, situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Kilmeston within the South Downs National Park.

Beautifully presented throughout, the property retains a wealth of period character, including exposed timber beams and a striking brick inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, which forms the focal point of the spacious drawing room.

On the ground floor, there is also a formal dining room, a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room featuring a natural stone floor, and an adjoining utility room with cloakroom facilities. In addition, the property benefits from a delightful sun room/office, providing a versatile space for home working or relaxation, with direct access leading out into the garden.

Upstairs, the first floor offers four generously proportioned double bedrooms, one benefiting from an en suite bathroom. Each bedroom enjoys attractive outlooks over the village green and the surrounding countryside, enhancing the home’s peaceful rural setting.

Externally, the property provides ample off-street parking via a gravel driveway, along with a substantial triple-length garage with useful roof storage. To the rear, a delightful terrace overlooks well-maintained gardens, including colourful flower borders, a level lawn, and a raised vegetable plot—ideal for both entertaining and relaxed country living.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Brick/Tile

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Occupying a delightful position on the fringes of the attractive village of Kilmeston in the South Downs National Park, the nearby village of Cheriton offers a village store, post office and primary school. A number of very well-regarded public houses in the surrounding area, including the Flower Pots and Milburys. Alresford and Bishop's Waltham offer excellent range of facilities, the Cathedral city of Winchester offers a comprehensive choice of amenities including services into London Waterloo.