5 bedroom detached house for sale

Larch Cottage, Picturesque and Peaceful , an attractive, versatile 5 bedroom property with its own self contained annex, boasts in excess of 3000 Sq ft. The dwelling exudes potential and opportunity to improve and create one's own beautiful , bespoke home. The property is located in a tranquil private setting on approximately a one acre plot within the idyllic village of Littleton with breath- taking views of  far reaching countryside.

On entering this appealing property, you are pleasantly greeted with a generous entrance hall/boot room with ample storage, this follows on to a lovely light filled, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, with country style kitchen units and a useful and practical utility room. There is a well appointed bright sitting room with a open fire place with exposed brick adding to its charm and style with patio doors opening onto the front aspect. The property continues to excite with its own versatile self contained annex which comprises three rooms and a shower /WC.

The second floor continues to please with five bedrooms , with the rear bedrooms having access to spectacular countryside views, the principal bedroom benefitting from an ensuite shower room. A delightful family bathroom  completes the second floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE

The house benefits from being in a peaceful and serene environment  within approximately one acre of land including two paddocks and views of  beautiful rolling countryside. To the front of the property is a driveway providing ample parking for many cars, a double detached garage with an adjoining workshop, as well as an adaptable large storage room to the rear. The large rear garden provides a fabulous area for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining whilst enjoying the lovely views around you.

LOCATION

Larch Cottage is in an idyllic position within Littleton, a thriving village on the northern fringe of Winchester. At the heart of the village is the very well attended tennis club, recreation grounds, village hall and the recently re-styled popular Running Horse public house, and about three miles northwest of Winchester City Centre. There are extensive sports and recreational facilities in Littleton, together with the Memorial Hall which provides a venue for many local activities. Winchester has many national retail chains and is home to an array of independent boutique shops and eateries and an impressive farmers market. Coast and country lifestyle pursuits are all within striking distance as the city is well placed for the South Downs National Park, the New Forest, the Meon Valley and both Bournemouth and Portsmouth’s coastal beaches. Equally, however, the capital is commutable within the hour, using South West Trains rail connections to London Waterloo and Southampton’s international airport granting air travel for those seeking further destinations.

Schooling in the area is excellent, with a broad selection of private or comprehensive education. The property is within catchment for Sparsholt Primary School and Westgate Secondary School. There are plenty of other choices including Kings' School, St Swithuns, Princes Mead, Winchester College, Pilgrims, and Peter Symonds sixth form college.