Micheldever, Winchester

When you think of a quintessential old English village house - this is surely the image that comes to mind. Handsome thatched roof, tudor-style post and brick and hatched windows. It is a satisfyingly symmetrical double-fronted house, with its tall central chimney and front door in the middle. This leads into a hall, with doors to the living room and bedrooms/dining room. The living room is a great size, with large-slat parquet floor. There is a woodburner here that has not been in use by the current vendors but could be reinstated with relative ease.

The bathroom is off the living room and benefits from underfloor heating. There is a freestanding bath and also a separate walk-in shower, which is a welcome modern convenience not often seen in a property of this age! Its an example of how the house features a very careful blend of characterful period features blended with modern touches. There is a door to a staircase that leads to the first floor. The windows are secondary glazed with sliding panels. The dining room previously served as a bedroom and is a similarly great size.

The kitchen is a keen highlight of the house, with an open hall with exposed beams and open aperture leading through to the extended portion of the cottage. What strikes you first is the light in this large room - from both the bank of windows and doors on two sides, and also the windows running the length of the pitch. This creates an attractive orangery feel. There is ample room for dining furniture and also chairs to sit and enjoy the view of the garden. A modern kitchen in stylish tones offers a great amount of storage, with oven, hob, integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge-freezer. A very quirky talking-point is the well in the floor! With a tempered glass cover flush with the floor. Double doors open onto the patio and garden. Due to having once been two cottages, there is a second staircase to the first floor from here, as well as a storage cupboard and guest WC.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both doubles and connected by a door.  Lots of character up here, with exposed brick, original timber and storage nooks and crannies, as well as built-in storage. 

Outside, there is a large patio that wraps around the kitchen. It is a generous size, offering a wealth of space for entertaining and al fresco dining. Steps lead up to a raised lawn which is also a terrific size. At the far end of the garden, there is a high-end and solidly built cabin. Measuring 15'2" x 11'1", it is an ideal space for a variety of uses, from home-office to games room. There is dedicated power and light. To the side there is a large garden shed.