Paynes Lane, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20

A beautifully presented and characterful period family home offering four double bedrooms, together with an adjoining two-bedroom cottage, both enjoying attractive walled gardens in the heart of this highly sought after village.

A classic Grade II listed period house in the heart of Broughton, with cream-washed brick elevations beneath a slate roof, attractive sash and period windows, a beautiful fanlight above the main entrance, and a distinctive raised oval window in the drawing room. The square-shaped main house is ideally suited to family living, with a hall and cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room, dining room and garden room arranged around a well-appointed central kitchen with larder. The first floor comprises a principal bedroom with en-suite and three further generous double bedrooms served by separate bath and shower rooms. The adjoining cottage provides additional flexibility, offering a hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and two first-floor bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Connecting doors at both ground and first-floor levels allow the cottage to be used either independently or as part of the main house, creating a versatile arrangement for a range of living requirements. Further features include two cellar areas, attractively landscaped walled gardens serving both the house and cottage, and a brick-built, slate-roofed studio within the main garden, offering potential for conversion to a home office or workspace.

The property is situated in the village of Broughton which offers everyday amenities including a well regarded pub/restaurant, community post office/shop/café, doctor's surgery, village hall, church and primary school. Situated on the Clarendon Way footpath, there is excellent walking in the surrounding countryside and on the renowned Broughton Down. The picturesque town of Stockbridge is about 4 miles away and provides a range of shops, hotels, restaurants, churches as well as primary and secondary schools. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are 12 and 13 miles distance respectively. There is convenient access to London and the West Country by road (M3 and A303) and rail, with main line stations at Grateley and Winchester.

SCHOOLING AND RECREATION There is excellent schooling (private and state) in the area in addition to the primary school in Broughton. Stockbridge has primary and secondary schools; Kings and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College are located in Winchester and Grammar Schools in Salisbury. Farleigh Preparatory School is within a short drive; other local public schools include Winchester College and St Swithuns in Winchester, Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and the Cathedral School in Salisbury. There is excellent walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside as well as fishing on the River Test and golf courses in Leckford and Andover.