Detached house for sale in Ashley, Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20

Dating from the 16th century, with later additions the property combines traditional and modern styling to create a wonderful home.

Approached from the quiet country lane, through double wooden gates to a gravel parking area with access to a double garage. The entrance porch and door lead into the house, with the reception rooms to the right. The main drawing room and sitting room feature exposed wooden ceilings and beams, with large brick open fireplaces with woodburners. There is a useful, double-aspect third reception room used as a family room with glazed doors to the conservatory/dining room. This light and spacious room has south and west-facing aspects with window seats and French doors to the south-facing terrace. Adjacent is a fitted kitchen including an electric Aga, butler's sink and bar seating. The remainder of the ground floor is made up of a utility/boot room and cloakroom. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite with a large walk-in shower. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The majority of the garden extends to the north-west with a raised, level area with a firepit positioned to enjoy the sunsets whilst overlooking the incredible, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. A terrace immediately to the rear of the house makes the most of its southerly aspect, and there are many mature shrub borders and trees within the grounds.

Ashley is an exceptionally pretty hamlet on the edge of the Test Valley and close to the thriving and attractive village of King's Somborne, which has a primary school, two village shops and a pub. Ashley itself dates back to the 11th century and has several other listed properties including the beautiful Norman church of St Mary. Comprehensive facilities can be found less than 4 miles away in Stockbridge - a picturesque and popular small town with a variety of local shops, pubs, restaurants, galleries and boutiques, a doctor's surgery and both primary and secondary schools. Communication links are excellent with the railway station at Winchester providing fast links to London Waterloo (59 minutes) and the M3, A303 and A34 are all within easy reach.