5 bedroom detached house for sale

A fine period home of over 4000 sq ft plus outbuildings set in approximately 1.35 acres and within a stone's throw of the pretty Botley village square. This stunning house comes with a hard tennis court, a detached studio/cottage, a garage and has a number of well-proportioned multi-functional rooms, whilst retaining many character features.

On the ground floor there are five separate reception rooms - a garden family room, study/bedroom five, dining room, drawing room, and sitting room. There is also a large kitchen/breakfast room with adjacent utility room, a conservatory and guest cloakroom. Stairs lead down to a cellar. To the first floor there are four bedrooms. The generous triple aspect principal bedroom has stunning views over the garden and a large en-suite bathroom. There is also a guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC.

The house is approached via electric gates into a large gravel parking area. The garden lies to the side and rear of the house, secluded by a Georgian brick wall and within approximately 100 yards of the River Hamble. The garden is predominately laid to lawn with well-established shrubs, an array of climbing roses, fruit trees and a rose garden. To the rear of the house lies a large brick terrace, providing a wonderful area for outside entertaining and a hard tennis court. There is also an ornamental pond, with a garage, a workshop and wood store and a cottage/studio, ideal for guest accommodation or for use as a gym/games room. This is fitted with original shutters and has a shower room.

The property is located within the charming village of Botley which offers a wide range of public houses, restaurants and individual shops that offer a unique shopping experience. There are many places of interest and walks providing beautiful views and excellent outings within the nearby South Downs and New Forest National Park.

Botley is easily accessible from the M3 and M27 and is approximately 2 miles from the mainline train station with direct connections to London Waterloo, Winchester, Portsmouth, Eastleigh, Reading and Brighton. There are excellent shopping facilities available at Hedge End (2.4 miles), whilst the attractions and city connections of Southampton are around 8 miles away. The sought-after city of Winchester is also only an approximate 25-minute drive away, offering many famous attractions and amenities.