Property description
Situated in a quiet cul de sac in the heart of this popular Test Valley village, is this beautifully presented and particularly spacious family home enjoying a large rear garden offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion.
Owners Comments
“We've loved living in Houghton for the past 16 years; it's a small but lively village only a few miles from Stockbridge, we're a stones throw from the River Test (the perfect swimming spot on a hot summers day), have access to a variety of walks into the neighbouring villages or along the river and are within walking distance to two very good pubs.”
“We extended and modernised the house not long after we moved here and it's spacious feel is ideal for families. One of the things we love is the tranquility; often all you can hear is the sound of the birds. “
Introduction
Langdale has been greatly extended over the years and features four well sized bedrooms, two bathrooms on the first floor and exceptional ground floor living accommodation that has a practical social flow, coupled with individual features including a square bay window, French doors to the garden and a stone fireplace with open fire in the sitting room.
This pretty chalet style house enjoys a large attractive rear garden screened by mature firs and backing onto open farmland whilst to the front there is generous parking and a separate garage. Houghton is a beautiful sought after village enjoying an excellent community spirit, a revered local pub and stunning surrounding countryside.
Description
A hardwood door opens into the grand entrance hall which provides access to the principal rooms. The kitchen breakfast room is a bright and light room fitted in a range of eye and base level units with roll edge worktops extending into a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an electric hob and oven with extractor hood and a dishwasher. There is also a large larder and door to the rear gardens. The kitchen is supplemented by a large utility room with further storage, plumbing for appliances and a door to the side access. Adjacent to the kitchen is the light, double aspect dining room which features double doors to the rear garden and double interior doors to the spacious sitting room, centred upon a feature stone fireplace and square bay window. There are two further reception rooms serving as a study and a family room with double doors to the garden and the ground floor accommodation is completed by the downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor are four double bedrooms, the master benefitting from an ensuite shower room with the remaining three served by the large family bathroom.
Outside
The property is approached via a large tarmacadam driveway with parking for several cars. The front garden is predominantly lawned bordered by an array of flowers and shrubs. In the front of the property is a further lawned area with a driveway leading to the detached garage. The rear gardens are a delight, screened by mature firs and studded with specimen shrubs. The garden is predominantly lawned with an extensive patio spanning the breadth of the property. At the end of the garden steps ascend to a pretty public footpath into the village centre and beyond the gardens there is attractive open farmland. There is side access hosting two integral storage sheds.
Location
The desirable Test Valley village of Houghton lies about one mile west of Kings Somborne and approximately two miles from the picturesque village of Stockbridge. Houghton benefits from local amenities including a village hall, church and pub with a convenience store, post office and primary schooling available in the neighbouring villages of King’s Somborne and Broughton. The village provides good access to commuter links and the more extensive facilities available in the market town of Romsey, cathedral city of Salisbury and commercial centre of Southampton.
Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating, mains drainage and double glazing.
Property Features :
- Spacious four/five bedroom chalet house
- Tranquil cul de sac in the heart of the village of Houghton
- Excellent range of versatile reception rooms
- Delightful and secluded rear gardens
- Views across open countryside