Property description
This beautifully presented home occupies an enviable position at the head of a cul de sac overlooking stunning views across Test Valley countryside.
Owners' Comments
''We have really enjoyed turning the house into a lovely family home and having access to the beautiful surrounding countryside literally on our doorstep. The Gorrings itself has a real community feel to it and is set within a vibrant and friendly village that has all the local amenities you need, as well as easy access to the larger towns of Stockbridge, Romsey and Winchester.''
Introduction
The property has been extensively renovated with improvements comprising a refitted kitchen, remodelled bathroom, new electrics and oil fired central heating system, replastered walls and ceilings with immaculate redecoration throughout. The ground floor features a popular open plan design comprising a sitting room hosting a woodburning stove, dining area and contemporary cream gloss kitchen supplemented by a utility room. The first floor offers three good size bedrooms, all equipped with fitted wardrobes, whilst serviced by a stylish family bathroom. Other benefits include a useful porch and concealed oil tank which are attractively cladded in larch. Enjoying a central position within this highly desirable village, traditional amenities include reputable schooling, public house, post office, convenience store and village hall. There is direct access from the property to a number of glorious cycle and walking routes whilst King's Somborne offers easy links to the historic cities of Winchester, Salisbury and market towns of Stockbridge and Romsey.
Description
A wood panelled glazed door leads to a storm porch clad in larch wood with a slate floor and offering ample cloak space. An attractive wooden stable door opens into the entrance hall with the stairs immediately ahead. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with an extensive range of contemporary cream gloss units with solid oak worktops over, enhanced by courtesy lighting. High quality integrated appliances include an Indesit oven, four ring ceramic hob and concealed Smeg dishwasher. There is space for a larder fridge freezer, an understairs cupboard provides generous storage space and the room enjoys views over the rear garden. The kitchen is supplemented by a useful utility room which accommodates the floor mounted Grant boiler, sink and plumbing and space for a washing machine. The kitchen opens into a spacious dining area and sitting room, with the undoubted focal point a wood burning stove set upon a black slate hearth, creating an ideal social environment.
On the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms all featuring fitted wardrobes, with the master and bedroom two able to accommodate further bedroom furniture. The bedrooms are serviced by a refitted modern white bathroom comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with shower over and shower screen.
Outside
The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is approached by a gently sloped bark chip path leading to slate steps to the front door. The rear garden has been lovingly landscaped and is enclosed by fencing and rear pedestrian gate. There is a decked entertaining terrace adjacent to the rear elevation ideal for summer bbqs with steps to a lawn with timber raised beds and a large timber shed ideal as storage or a workshop.
Agents Notes
Our clients completed a comprehensive program of improvement in 2012 and the property is double glazed with newly installed oil fired central heating, oil tank and new electrics. The rateable value is Band C.
Location
King's Somborne is a delightful rural village, shrouded in countryside yet enjoying easy accessibility to Romsey, Winchester and its neighbouring boutique town of Stockbridge. Lying in the valley of the edge of the River Test, the village is perfect for picturesque cycle rides and well reputed Testway walks. Typical village amenities include a post office, reputable local schooling, church, public house and village shop. The village hall is central to the vast array of activities within this strong local community.
Directions
From Romsey take the A3057 towards Stockbridge and continue for approximately 7 miles until reaching the village of Kings Somborne. Continue to the Crown public house and take right hand turn into Church Road and then take the second right into Eldon Road. Take Scott close on your right and The Gorrings is in front of you slightly to your right.
Property Features :
- Open plan high gloss cream kitchen with fitted appliances and solid oak worktops
- Three bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes
- Luxurious remodelled family bathroom
- Landscaped front and rear gardens
- Idyllic village location