6 bed detached house for sale

Lower Whitehill, Near Overton, Hampshire RG25

Keepers Cottage is set in a beautiful rural location, about one mile from Overton. The property includes a self contained annexe, excellent accommodation and equestrian facilities. Believed to date from the late 19th century, the house has been extended and improved, offering well presented spacious rooms that all enjoy an outlook over the grounds. The spacious kitchen/family room forms the heart of the home, with a fitted kitchen, dining and sitting areas, wood burner and doors to the garden. Two further reception rooms, including a sitting room with open fireplace, plus a utility and boot room complete the ground floor. Upstairs are five bedrooms, two en suite, and a family bathroom. Outside, there is a double garage with adjoining office/gym. Above the garage is a self contained annexe, ideal for guests, multi generational living, or home working. There is also a stable block with three loose boxes, hay store, and mains power and water. The grounds extend to about 2.6 acres and include an astro-turf tennis court, extensive lawned areas and attractive terracing around the house - perfect for outdoor entertaining. The property enjoys exceptional views over its gardens and the surrounding countryside and retains scope for further extnesions (subject to any required consents)

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane
Council tax band: E
Tenure: Freehold

Overton 1.5 miles, Basingstoke 13.6 miles, Winchester 13.8 miles, A303 2 miles, London Waterloo via Basingstoke Station from 45 minutes, via Overton Station from 55 minutes. (All distances and times are approx.)

Keepers Cottage is situated on the edge of the village of Overton in a convenient yet rural setting with far reaching views. Overton lies between the towns of Basingstoke and Whitchurch at the head of the Test Valley and in attractive open countryside. Everyday needs can be met within Overton which has a primary school, doctor's surgery, public house and a number of shops. More extensive facilities can be found in Basingstoke or Winchester. Communications are first class with the mainline station to London Waterloo within Overton and the A303 and M3 (Junction 7) close by. There are many excellent schools within daily driving distance which include Cheam, Farleigh, Pilgrims and St Swithuns.