Trafalgar Way, Stockbridge, Hampshire, So20

An enviably situated detached house at the end of Trafalgar Way, with a south facing garden and open views over the water meadows toward Stockbridge Common all within an easy walk of the High Street, yet away from the bustle of the town.

An exciting opportunity to purchase this superbly positioned family home, enjoying an attractive south facing garden with a large raised deck from which stunning, uninterrupted, views are enjoyed across water meadows and the surrounding countryside. These outstanding views can be appreciated from all the principal living areas through large windows and folding glass doors, which provide the home with natural light and create a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The well appointed accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hall with a cloakroom, separate study, and an impressive open plan living and entertaining space spanning the entire rear of the house, including an L shaped living room with open fireplace opening into a spacious kitchen/dining area with an adjoining utility room. On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a private balcony overlooking the countryside, together with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, while there are three further generously proportioned double bedrooms served by a family shower room. Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway providing ample parking and a large double garage.

The property is situated at the rear of Trafalgar Way, one of the highly sought after positions in Stockbridge overlooking water meadows and toward Stockbridge Common. Stockbridge offers a variety of shops including a delicatessen, post office, hotel, public houses, wine bar, restaurant, churches, doctor's surgery, regular bus services, primary and secondary schools. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester and the abbey town of Romsey are all within a 20 minute drive, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country. There are also mainline railway stations in Winchester and Andover (both about a 15 minute drive away) as well as Grateley (about a 10 minute drive) with fast trains to Waterloo.

Approach

Block paved gravel path leads to a wide covered entrance porch with exposed brick pier to one end where Wisteria climbs and has been trained to the façade. Block paved flooring. Space for logs. Sandstone steps rise to entrance with lantern style light to one side. Hardwood/glazed double doors lead into:

Reception Hall

Wide coir mat at threshold. Pendant light point. Radiator concealed within decorative case. Turning staircase with oak balustrade to one side rising to half landing and first floor. Deep understairs cupboard. Panelled doors to main living area, kitchen/breakfast room, study and:

Cloakroom

White suite comprising ceramic wash hand basin with double cupboard beneath, mixer tap, tiled splash back and glass sill over. Low level WC. Obscure glazed window to front aspect. LED ceiling downlighters. Coving.

Main Living Area

A substantial L shaped living room which connects through to a spacious kitchen/dining area. Open fireplace at one end with marble tiled surround, raised hearth and decorative mantelpiece. Deep alcove to one corner ideal for desk/study area with comprehensive book shelving above. Three pendant light points. Ceiling coving. Aluminium frame folding glass doors lead out onto the deck and main garden. The expansive glazing, together with a substantial picture window all provide stunning un-interrupted views to the south over water meadows. Radiators concealed within decorative cases.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Open plan L shaped with large terracotta style flooring throughout. Square granite topped central island with inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit and granite drainer, mixer tap and handheld jet and a range of cupboards and deep pan drawers extend beneath. Further high and low level cupboards with open front display shelving and additional polished granite work surfaces with upstand and window sill. Additional twin bowl stainless steel sink with central mixer tap, and granite drainer. Under counter oven and grill with four ring Neff hob above with brick surround and decorative mantel above. Integrated Neff combination oven. Space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer with open wine rack above. To one side there is space for a freestanding dresser to one wall and a fitted dresser with high level glazed display cabinet, open fronted shelving to either end, and granite topped double cupboard beneath. LED downlighters. Picture window to side aspect. Panelled door to utility. Wide openings to either side of the island converge onto a dining area, linking directly into the living room. Central pendant light point and wide folding glazed doors open onto the rear terrace providing stunning views over the garden and water meadows. Additional picture window to side aspect.

Utility

Long roll top work surface with inset circular stainless steel sink with mixer tap. A range of high and low level cupboards, herb drawers and display shelving. Recess and plumbing for washing machine with space beside for tumble dryer. Downlighters. Terracotta styled flooring. Coat hooks. Obscure glazed door to outside.

Study

Window to the front aspect overlooking the front garden. Comprehensive built in study with curved desk, filing drawers, extensive open fronted display and book shelving to two walls and additional cupboards. Pendant light point.

FIRST FLOOR

Central landing with oak balustrade overlooking the stairwell. A substantial tall picture window to the side aspect. Pendant light point. Ceiling coving. Loft hatch. Double fronted cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder with slatted shelving to one side and above. Further panelled doors to:

Principal Bedroom Suite

Initial entrance hall with door to en suite bathroom opening into a generous square shaped double bedroom featuring an almost full width picture window to the rear aspect affording glorious far-reaching views over water meadows and Stockbridge Common. Central pendant light point. Ceiling coving. Aluminium framed glazed door onto private balcony with open southerly views and a further panelled door into a large dressing room with low skeiling ceilings incorporating LED downlighters, a long range of hanging rails, space for bureau to one end and shoe storage. Velux light to rear aspect.

En Suite Bathroom

White suite comprising wash hand basin set into long roll top surface with cupboards beneath and a range of cupboards above with central mirror fronted cabinet and spotlights over. Low level WC to one side with concealed cistern. Double ended jacuzzi bath with central taps and retractable handheld shower attachment. Towel radiator. Part tiled walls. Window to side aspect. Downlighters. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

A generous shaped double bedroom with picture window enjoying far-reaching views to the rear aspect. Twin built in double wardrobe cupboards. Central pendant light point.

Bedroom Three

Double bedroom with picture window to front aspect. Long bookshelf to one wall and corner. Built in double wardrobe. Central pendant light point.

Bedroom Four

A further double bedroom with window to front aspect. Built in double wardrobe. Pendant light point.

Family Shower Room

L shaped roll top Corian work surfaces with a range of cupboards beneath. Mirror front cabinet above with glass shelving to side and spotlights over. Ceramic sink with mixer tap. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Window to side aspect. Sliding glass door to large walk-in shower area with overhead and handheld attachments. Towel radiator. Spotlights

OUTSIDE

The property is located toward the end of Trafalgar Way. Access onto a block paved wide driveway providing parking and access to the double garage. An attractive level front garden comprising of a central lawn with colourful herbaceous border to one side and featured Magnolia. The boundaries are well enclosed by trellis, climbing plants and roses.

Double Garage

Brick elevations beneath a flat roof. A large double garage/workshop with electric up and over door to front. Light and power connected. Window and personnel door to rear. Two long runs of roll top work surfaces, one with inset stainless steel sink. Cupboards and drawers. Plenty of space for additional appliances. Oil fired boiler. Water softener. A part deck and paved path leads round to:

Rear Garden

An exceptionally attractive benefit and feature of the home. Large raised deck with low balustrade gives plenty of space for seating and dining furniture, ideal for entertaining and enjoying the uninterrupted rural views. Three substantial electric awnings have been installed to cover the whole decked area. LED uplights to edges. Central steps descend onto a level lawn with beautiful surrounding herbaceous borders full of perennial flowers, shrubs and specimen trees. The garden is enclosed to either side by fencing with trellis above and hedging plants. The rear boundary is simply enclosed with a post and rail fence to maximise the open views over the water meadow.

Services

Mains water and drainage, electricity. Oil central heating. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans and Partridge.

Directions

SO20 6ET

Council Tax

Test Valley Borough Council – Band G