This stunning, Grade II listed family cottage radiates country elegance at every turn. Perfectly situated in desirable Abbots Worthy, near Winchester you’ll immediately feel right at home.
Stepping through the front door, turn right into the welcoming, farmhouse style kitchen/dining room. Original features including exposed beams and red brick fireplace add warmth and character to this heart of the home. It makes the perfect place for entertaining.
Whether it’s a weekday family meal, Sunday roast or Christmas dinner for all the relatives, cooking for everyone will be no problem with the well-configured kitchen offering a stunning range cooker and walk-in pantry.
Leading from the kitchen is a bright and beautiful conservatory. The view out to the immaculate gardens creates a seamless link between indoors and outdoors, and this is a wonderful place to relax with a coffee, read a book or gather your friends to while away an afternoon.
Also leading from the kitchen is an extremely useful utility room and a shower room with toilet. Both spaces are invaluable to family life and perfectly complement the blend of functionality and style the property offers.
At the other end of the ground floor, turning left as you enter the front door, are two spacious reception rooms. Both feature working fireplaces and exposed beams creating a cosy atmosphere ideal for relaxing in the evenings.
The larger of the two reception rooms is dual aspect, with double doors opening to the garden. Why not throw open these doors in the summer months to make the most of that glorious outside space?
Moving to the first floor, accessed via stairs in the entrance hall, you’ll discover three double bedrooms upholding the country-chic theme. All of the bedrooms are spacious and the master bedroom features ample built-in storage.
Completing this floor is the family bathroom and extremely useful extra room, currently used as a home office with a built-in desk.
Outside, the front of the home is neat and welcoming, with off-street parking, manicured hedging and a charming brick path leading to the front door. Gated side access leads directly to the rear of the property.
The back garden is equally well-kept and you can’t help but relax the moment you take in the glorious vista. With a large lawn, mature flower beds and high hedges ensuring privacy and several patio areas, it’s a wonderful place for BBQs, al fresco dining, relaxing and watching the children play.
Tucked at the back of the garden and a real hidden gem of this property, are three external buildings: a large workshop and two additional storage sheds. All are supplied with electricity and are extremely versatile. A home office, workshops and children’s deluxe play houses are all great options for these functional extra rooms.
For the green-fingered, the garden in completed by a greenhouse with power, creating the perfect place to grow your own vegetables, herbs and flowers. This truly completes the idyllic country lifestyle embodied by this delightful property.
The setting for the cottage is the outskirts of Abbots Worthy, and the garden backs onto fields and farmland. The River Itchen flows to the south and historic Winchester is the closest city. If you have children, it’s good to know that there are two primary schools nearby, with secondary schools and even a university a short drive away.
The nearest train station in is Winchester, just 10mins away by car. From here you can get to London in an hour. Winchester itself is a fantastic, bustling city steeped in history. Living so close, you’ll likely be tempted to visit the weekly farmers’ markets, shops and restaurants.
If you’d like to find out more about this rare, stunning property for sale in Abbots Worthy and the kind of lifestyle you could enjoy, please contact the Charters team in Winchester here. We’ll be happy to answer all your questions or arrange a viewing at your convenience.
Property listing can be found here.
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