Detached house for sale in Reading Road, Mattingley, Hook, Hampshire RG27

Rich with character, this unlisted and previously extended property is believed to have originated in the mid-18th century.

Presenting considerable interior space, Neville's offers traditional style with a delightful charm. There are six bedrooms on the first and second floors, with four doubles and two singles. Offering remarkable versatility, two of the bedrooms have previously been used for annexe-style living. Three of the double bedrooms offer en suites, with a top floor bedroom also benefitting from sole use of a shower room, in en suite style. Two dressing rooms are available, as well as the convenience of two family bathrooms, with one on the ground floor.

Generous reception areas feature a large music/games room, a drawing room and a dining room. With views across the garden, a spacious conservatory is an ideal all-year-round sunroom, while the cosy sitting room offers a lovely place to relax, tucked away alongside a private study. In keeping with the home's character, the kitchen/breakfast room benefits from an Aga, offering a family hub leading through to the dining and music rooms.

Set amidst a sizeable freehold plot of approximately 7 acres, Neville's features mature south facing gardens, perfect for our entertaining.

Make the most of the swimming pool extending 40 ft or tennis on the court. Horse owners benefit from a saddle room, three loose box-style stables and hay store, as well as a grazing area. The rear garden is manageable, mature beds and a sea of daffodils underneath an apple tree during the spring time, as well as an ancient magnolia and a wisteria. There's practicality with a large shed, wood store and double garage. Set at the end of a long driveway parking is provided for numerous cars in a useful turning area and within the garage.

Hartley Wintney 3.2 miles, Hook 2.7 miles, Basingstoke 10 miles, Reading 12 miles, London 44 miles, M3 (Junction 5) 3.4 miles, M4 (Junction 11) 8.4 miles, London Waterloo via Winchfield Station (4.8 miles) 50 minutes
(All distances and times are approximate)

Neville's occupies a delightful rural position between the villages of Rotherwick and Mattingley. Both villages have public houses and churches, with Rotherwick having the well-regarded Whitewater Primary School. The nearby centres of Hartley Wintney and Hook provide local amenities while the larger towns of Basingstoke and Reading are within easy reach and offer a more extensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Wellesley Prep School, St Neots, Lord Wandsworth College, Cheam, Wellington College and Robert Mays State School. Communications are first class, with the M3 and M4 motorways a short distance away, providing access to London, the national motorway network, and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There are also mainline railway stations at Hook, Winchfield and Basingstoke, which provide fast and regular services to London Waterloo. It is located adjacent to the B3349 and Bunkers Hill Solar Farm. The surrounding countryside has numerous public footpaths and bridleways.