Property description
A magnificent and imposing contemporary residence of in excess of 6000sq. feet, beautifully tucked away in a secluded plot approaching one acre in one of the area’s most sought after locations.
Owners’ Comments
“Oak Tree House has been a splendid family home for which our children to grow up in, enjoying so much space for us all to enjoy together or allowing us the luxury of independence when required.”
“The sanctuary of our secluded garden enjoys all day sun on the terrace and wonderful shaded areas within the trees for the children. They have especially loved their pool parties over the years with no need to worry about the weather.”
Introduction
Oak Tree House enjoys rooms of impressive proportions, arranged over three floors, providing luxurious yet practical family living supplemented by an exquisite indoor swimming pool complex opening out to the sun terrace, ideal for entertaining.
Having been the subject of a considerable refurbishment programme over recent years by our clients, this beautifully presented home centres around an exceptional ‘live in’ kitchen, a most wonderful room offering stylish kitchen facility combined with generous dining and living areas accessing the beautiful gardens, creating ideal social flow.
Positioned amidst beautiful Hampshire countryside adjacent to natural woodland, the property enjoys many bespoke features including a balcony off the master bedroom, five contemporary bathrooms and quality oak flooring to the majority of the ground floor.
Description
A hardwood and glazed door opens to the grand entrance hall, with oak flooring and doors providing access to the principal rooms and staircase. Further doors from the hall lead to the downstairs cloakroom which hosts a large storage cupboard and a glazed door provides access to the gardens. The central hub of the home is the beautifully practical and stylish kitchen living room providing dining, kitchen and sitting area in an open plan styling, with double doors allowing flow to the sun terrace. The spacious kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of eye and base level oak units and granite worktops with integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, microwave, wine cooler, six burner range, dishwasher and separate freezer. The kitchen is supplemented by a substantial utility/boot room offering further storage, a laundry area and door to the side access. Double doors open into the attractive family room with steps descending into a spacious living area equipped with underfloor heating. The lounge is a comfortable double aspect room enjoying a feature bay window and twin French doors to the garden. A contemporary fireplace hosting a wood burning stove with stone hearth provides a feature focal point. The ground floor is completed by the dual aspect study, easily utilised as a snug or playroom if required.
The first floor landing is galleried with views to the garden and from where all the rooms radiate. The master bedroom suite is the epitome of luxury; extensive wardrobes within the dressing room, a triple aspect bedroom of enormous dimensions with French doors to the balcony and a contemporary spacious ensuite with corner bath, twin wash hand basins and walk in shower. The guest suite is also of generous dimensions, with ensuite bathroom and two further bedrooms are serviced by the elegant family bathroom, beautifully designed including a roll top bath, walk in shower cubicle and large airing cupboard.
The second floor hosts two exceptional bedrooms, both benefitting from ensuite shower rooms and Jack and Jill eaves storage.
Pool Room
An impressive indoor pool with changing room and pump room enjoys twin French doors to the sun terrace ideal for both fitness and entertaining.
Outside
Oak Tree House is approached via automated gates with entry phone system leading to a long sweeping gravel driveway with generous turning space and parking.
The gardens approaching one acre are predominantly lawned and well screened by hedgerow, interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. The paved sun terrace spans the breadth of the house and pool room, providing an ideal entertaining or relaxation venue. Planning permission has been applied for a double oak garage.
Location
Discreetly tucked away from the attractive country lane, Oak Tree House is situated in the popular village of Sherfield English, well provided for in amenities including Post Office and store, active village hall, recreation ground and busy public house. Located approximately five miles from Romsey, there is easy commuter access along the A27 to Southampton and Salisbury and an excellent range of state and private schooling.
Agents Notes
Heating is provided by an oil fired boiler with private drainage. Planning consent has been applied for an oak double garage.
Property Features :
- Six bedroom family residence of over 6000sq. feet
- Impressive master bedroom suite with balcony
- Secluded tranquil location
- Gardens approaching one acre
- Stunning indoor pool complex