Blackhorse Lane, Shedfield, SO32

An extraordinary home situated on a 2.6-acre plot, this distinguished residence boasts five bedrooms, four reception rooms and over 3100Sqft of immaculate accommodation. The elevated position of the property offers exceptional panoramic views of meticulously landscaped gardens, a paddock and a private lake, resulting in a truly captivating setting. Over the course of our clients' tenure, "The Spring" has undergone substantial improvements and renovations, solidifying its position as one of the most desirable homes in the area.

The property offers an impressive level of accommodation, including spacious living areas that include a formal sitting room with log burning fire, dining room, kitchen breakfast and family room and the aptly named “Garden Room” which provides a double vaulted ceiling with hand crafted green oak frame and eight large glazed windows that frame breathtaking views of the beautiful grounds. Furthermore, the ground floor accommodation provides a guest bedroom, large four piece bathroom, separate WC, utility room and study. The front portion of the house features first floor accommodation offering access to three bedrooms, a particularly noteworthy master bedroom with an en-suite shower room and "his and hers" walk-in wardrobes. Another bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom can be accessed via a separate staircase towards the rear of the property.  

Externally “The Spring” provides an abundance of off-road parking and access to a large garage. The grounds provide a south westerly aspect and are complimented by a stunning elevated composite decking terrace with glass balcony overlooking the entirety of the gardens and land . The formal gardens have been expertly maintained and include an immaculate lawn, BBQ and patio terrace, allotment area and are surrounded by a variety of mature shrubs and trees including a beautiful Weeping Fig. Towards the rear of the formal gardens is a detached tiled and clad workshop with a wood burning stove. The equestrian element to the Spring provides two stables as well as a barn/ foaling box and sits adjacent to enclosed 1.75 acre paddock. The paddock itself encompasses its own private lake with galvanised steel framed oak bridge to access your very own “Island Garden” to enjoy watching the ducks swim around the lake and take in the peace and tranquillity this incredible home provides. 

 LOCATION

Shedfield is ideally situated between the pretty market towns of Bishops Waltham and Wickham, both of which offer a broad range of shops and general amenities. The neighbouring village of Botley is also only minutes away, which has a mainline railway station, and both the Cathedral City of Winchester and Southampton Airport are also just under half an hour away, along with all main motorway access routes also being within easy reach.

 INSIDE

An oak front door opens into an inviting entrance hall which showcases a bespoke cut and mitred oak staircase via purpose made oak doors throughout. The hall provides access to a well-proportioned study as well as an expansive four piece bathroom suite which comprises an enclosed bath, walk in mains shower, inset WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. As with the majority of the property Idigbo wood windows can be found in the dining room, which offers a great space for more formal occasions and benefits from an open fire with exposed brick surround. Glass panelled oak doors open into the garden room. Having been granted planning consent by the local authority in 2020 this stunning reception room is framed in green oak and provides incredible panoramic views over the properties 2.6 acres. The room boasts a double vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, is laid to engineered wood flooring and has under floor heating. Located directly off the hallway is the guest room (Bedroom Five) which is a well presented and proportioned double room.  The kitchen, dining family area is the perfect hub to any home. A living area offers space for a sofa and further extends into a lovely kitchen dining room which comprises oak, wall and base units set with black granite work surfaces which incorporate an inset sink, gas hob and “NEFF” double oven. In addition to this the kitchen provides an integrated fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, a central island and underfloor heating. Extending from the kitchen is a dedicated dining area with vaulted ceiling and remotely operated sky light and full width window with a beautiful outlook

A glass panelled oak door to the rear of the kitchen opens into the inner hallway which has oak bi-folding doors opening to the decking terrace, stairs leading to the first floor and ground floor access to the cloakroom, utility and sitting room. The sitting room is a cosy and relaxing room enhanced by the log burning fire, with brick surround, oak mantle over and triangular shaped chimney stack. A convenient utility room provides plenty of work surface space, fitted wall and base units, space and plumbing for a washing machine and houses a wall mounted Worcester Boiler and 210L water cylinder which was installed in 2022. Internal access to the garage is gained from a door within the utility room, the garage has sizeable double doors to both the front and rear aspects, power and lighting, space for a tumble dryer and further storage cupboard to one side.

The principal first floor landing provides access to three bedrooms. The master bedroom is an excellent size double room and boasts fitted storage cupboards, his and hers walk in wardrobes and a well-appointed en-suite shower room. The third and fourth bedrooms are well presented rooms with Velux windows, loft access is gained via bedroom three, whilst bedroom four provides eaves storage space. Bedroom two can be found towards the rear of the house and is accessed by a separate oak staircase located within the inner hall. This well-proportioned double bedroom allows space for freestanding bedroom furniture, along with a walk in wardrobe and has a well presented en-suite bathroom complete with WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Substantial wooden gates provide vehicular access to a tarmacked driveway which provides off road parking for multiple vehicles and leads down one side of the property directly to the garage. The aesthetically pleasing facade of The Spring combines wood cladding, clay tiled roof and superbly kept hedges, shrub and plant borders to really set the tone for this exceptional property. The formal gardens and outside space are a sight to behold. Directly off the side of the house is a stunning composite decking terrace with glass balcony (10ml tempered glass and installed to building regulation requirements) and chrome railings that enclose the terrace whilst not impacting on its incredible outlook. Brick built steps lead down to a BBQ and patio terrace which provide a feature water fountain and lamp post, both of which are operated from a control panel within the kitchen. The formal gardens are primarily set on an immaculately kept lawn which accommodates a garden shed, allotment area and is home to a delightful array of mature trees including a rare Weeping Fig. A substantial detached workshop benefits from having connected water and electric, has a woodburning stove and both double and a single door for access. The property provides secondary vehicular access afforded by two five bar wooden gates and a gravelled driveway leads down behind the workshop and to the stables. The adjoining land was granted change of use to equestrian facilities by the local authority in 2006 and our clients constructed two stables, a mare and foaling barn and tack room with water and electric, conveniently positioned adjacent to the 1.75 acre paddock which is now enclosed via wire fencing and a vast array of hedges and trees. A private lake sits within the paddock and hosts a wonderful range of wildlife, an oak bridge with galvanised steel frame leads over the water to a central “island” that provides an incredible outlook onto the paddock and house. It is worth noting the pastureland is drained into the pond.

A hardstanding to one side of the house and close to the paddock is a perfect place for storage of additional vehicles to include a horse box, motorhome or boat.

 Services.

The property is connected to mains gas, water and electric. The property has a private drainage system, via a Klargester water treatment plan. The tank is set behind a hedge between the gardens and paddock, was installed in line with building regulations and has Environment Agency consent to discharge.