3 bedroom cottage

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Charming period cottage in this popular Hampshire village

Plum Tree Cottage is a delightful period cottage steeped in history, having once been the village post office, grocers, bakery and carpenter’s workshop. It is now a charming home, which has been in the same ownership for over 50 years. The accommodation comprises on the ground floor, a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and separate dining room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, served by the family bathroom. The cottage lends itself to modernisation and has potential to enlarge, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Outside, the property is approached over a driveway with parking. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with flower, shrub beds and mature trees and enjoys fine views over the surrounding countryside. There is a shed and greenhouse.

Location Kingsclere 4 miles, Overton 5 miles, Basingstoke 8.5 miles, Newbury 11 miles, M3(J7) 9.5 miles, London Waterloo via Basingstoke or Overton Stations from 44 minutes. All distances and times approximate. Located in the heart of the picturesque village of Hannington, within which is a church, public house and village hall. Kingsclere and Overton nearby provide everyday facilities, including shops, restaurants, primary schools and doctors’ surgeries. Communication links are first class, with mainline stations at Basingstoke and Overton to London Waterloo and Newbury to Paddington. The M3 and M4 are easily accessible which, in turn, link with the A34. Independent schools in the area include Cheam, Horris Hill, Farleigh, Elstree, St Gabriels, Downe House, Winchester College and St Swithun’s. The surrounding area is an area of outstanding natural beauty, throughout which are numerous footpaths, including the Wayfarer’s Walk.
Note The buyers fee is £1,500 including VAT.
Viewings The property will be open for viewing every Wednesday from 2:00pm-2:30pm and every Saturday from 10:00-10:30am before the sale. There is no need to register for the viewing, please arrive at the start time.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E