Charming cottage, thoughtfully updated, blending modern comforts and period elements.
Lower Pitham House is a charming, Grade II listed property dating back to the 17th century, nestled amidst the scenic Stratfield Saye Estate. This attached cottage has been thoughtfully updated, blending modern comforts with its historic character, featuring original elements such as exposed beams and wooden latch doors.The interior exudes warmth, with a carefully chosen colour palette that enhances the period charm of the home. The accommodation includes a double aspect sitting room with a wood burner, and a dining room boasting an impressive inglenook fireplace. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with bespoke hand-crafted cabinetry offering brilliant storage and granite worktops. There is a breakfast bar, perfect for morning coffees and the traditional butlers sink is well placed to enjoy washing up with a view.Completing the ground floor is a snug with double doors opening out to the garden offering a seamless flow to the attractive outside space. There is also a cloakroom.The bedrooms each have an appealing uniqueness about them and the luxury of each benefitting from their own en suite. The principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobes, a fireplace, and the luxurious en suite features a bath and twin basins. The second bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room. Accessed via a separate staircase from the snug, the third bedroom features a wood burner, a modern en suite shower room, and an additional WC. The exterior boasts a paved terrace perfect for al fresco dining, leading to a parterre garden with box-hedged flower beds. Parking is available in a single garage located in a detached block.Please note, the lawn planted with trees and a pergola-covered seating area, is an adjacent plot rented from the Wellington Estate for £167 per month. This is a historic arrangement please contact us for more information. Tenure FreeholdServices: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired heating. Shared private drainage. Local Authority Hart District Council Council tax band: FEPC: E
Lower Pitham House is tucked away on the edge of the village of Heckfield, surrounded by picturesque countryside. Within the village is a church, village hall, public house and hotels, together with the Wellington Farm Shop close by. Wellington Country Park is a wonderful place to explore and there are further countryside pursuits locally.Everyday shopping facilities can be found in the nearby villages of Hartley Wintney (6 miles) and Hook, with Basingstoke (8 miles) and Reading (9 miles) nearby providing a broader range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Communication links are excellent with the M4 and M3 being equally reachable. Winchfield and Basingstoke Stations provide a service into London Waterloo (from 49 minutes and 44 minutes respectively), and London Paddington can be reached via Reading Station (journey time from 23 minutes).Independent schools nearby, including Wellesley Prep School, St Neots, Sherfield School, Elstree, Wellington College and Lord Wandsworth. (All distances and times are approximate.)