Location
The small hamlet of Tufton within the Test Valley is about 1 mile south-west of Whitchurch in an attractive rural setting. The village of Whitchurch offers a wide range of shops, and there is good access to Newbury, Basingstoke and Winchester. There are excellent road links to London and the West Country via the A34 on to the M3, M4 and A303. The
mainline railway station in Whitchurch provides a service to
London Waterloo in 1 hour.
Description
A delightful family home, set in a no through road, offering well-presented accommodation and with gardens running down to the banks of the river Test. The front door opens on to an entrance hall off which is access to the generous sitting room with open fireplace and views out towards the river. A snug provides a cosy room in which to relax. The large kitchen/dining room is an impressive living space and includes two tremendous roof lanterns making it a particularly light and bright living space. The kitchen area comes with a bespoke range of Wentworth fitted units including cupboard and drawer sections with attractive Black Onyx work surfaces including breakfast bar and large cooking range, there are doors which open on to the rear terrace and gardens beyond. An adjoining utility room with further fitted units, work surfaces and integrated washing machine and tumble dryer makes for a practical set up. A door leads through to the downstairs cloak/shower room. It's worth mentioning the beautifully laid Tavertine limestone flooring that features throughout the ground floor. At first floor there are three bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom – this has a Jack and Jill arrangement with the principal bedroom.
OUTSIDE
The property at the front sits behind attractive estate fencing
giving a very strong first impression. A drive for one car provides access to the garage as well as parking for a vehicle and benefits. There is a further garage, a workshop/storage facility, set a little way from the house. The gardens lie predominately to the rear and include a terraced area immediately adjoining the property ideal for entertaining and there is an area of lawn at this level. A pathway leads up to the raised area of garden lie towards the far boundary where there is a glass house by Hartley Botantical and a superb spot for seating and from which to admire the roof top view out over the river Test and valley. At the front and across the lane is an area of garden which runs down to the banks of the river, a great spot from which to admire the evening sunset.