Property description
A magnificent character property being within The Towers country house enjoying a southerly aspect in an open parkland setting. The Towers is in a central position within the sought after Meon Valley village of Soberton.
The property offers an exceptional level of accommodation with high ceilings, picture rails and cornicing to the ceilings. Notable rooms include the stunning sitting room with mezzanine level, large reception / dining hall, three bedrooms including a large master and en suite, family bathroom, kitchen and breakfast area and a cloakroom. Other important aspects are a large loft space, double garage and lawned garden. To the rear is a communal courtyard which has recently undergone sympathectic restoration.
Situated opposite the village green, the 17th century village pub and St Peters Church, part of which date back to the 12th century, Soberton Towers was designed and built by Colonel Charles Brome Bashford A.D.C.J.P in the late 19th Century. This imposing flint fronted building has had a colourful past, serving as a boys prep school for a time and later as Wrens accommodation during the war years. Retaining many period features the building has been carefully reconfigured to provide confortable yet highly ogininal residences.
The village of Soberton is highly regarded for its delightful rural yet highly accessible location being within easy driving distance of the major south coast centres of Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The village is extremely desirable and The Towers is situated close to the Church, White Lion Pub and village green. Closeby is an access point to the historic Meon Valley Railway bridle path.
The country town of Bishops Waltham and village of Wickham are within a short drive and offer a range of shops and services from their traditional centres.
Main line rail services to London can be accessed from Petersfield, Winchester or Eastleigh.
Entrance Porch
Inner Hall
Cloakroom
Low level wc, hand basin.
Dining Hall - 22' 9'' x 11' 4'' (6.93m x 3.45m)
Wood floor, staircase to first floor, 12ft high ceilings, scupltured cornicing, understairs storage cupboard, radiator.
Drawing Room - 23' 0'' x 15' 9'' (7.01m x 4.80m)
A beautiful room with a Southerly Aspect and with sash windows to the front overlooking the garden, attractive fireplace, hearth and mantle, sculptured cornicing, split level raised mezzanine area, wall lights points. Two radiators.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 14' 0'' x 9' 7'' (4.26m x 2.92m)
The kitchen area is fitted with a range of units to both wall and floor with ample work surfaces and inset double bowl sink and drainer. Double radiator, peninsular unit, double electric oven, electric hob, space for washing machine and fridge freezer, camray oil fired boiler supplying central heating and hot water, view out to the courtyard, tiled splash backs.Galley Breakfast area 12'4' x 5' with breakfast bar, space for freezer , part panelled walls, 11'10' high ceilings.
Landing
Airing cupboard housing, hot tank, pull down loft ladder. THe loft space is large with much potential and includes a roof window.
Master Bedroom - 19' 6'' x 15' 8'' (5.94m x 4.77m)
A most spacious bedroom approximately 19'6 x 15'8 with a Southerly Aspect and with sash windows to the front overlooking the garden, built in wardrobes, two radiators, tv point.
Large Ensuite - 13' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.96m x 2.61m)
Coloured suite comprising bath, pedestal basin, low level WC, shaver socket, double radiator,
Bedroom 2 - 15' 10'' x 12' 4'' (4.82m x 3.76m)
Double radiator, window to front, built in double wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - 12' 4'' x 9' 9'' (3.76m x 2.97m)
Built in wardrobe, radiator.
Family Bathroom - 10' 0'' x 6' 9'' (3.05m x 2.06m)
Coloured suite comprising of pedestal basin, low level wc, bath with shower mixer over, single radiator.
Outside
A long driveway approach leads to the double garage with up and over door and parking area. The property is approached over a gravelled driveway flanked by areas of lawn. The properties garden is large and there is a secluded area screened by hedgrow.
Double Garage