Turkey Island, Shedfield, SO32

INTRODUCTION

Dating back to 1860 this beautiful family home combines both character and thoughtfully designed living accommodation that is set out on one level and also enjoys a secluded location yet is conveniently positioned between the pretty market towns of Bishops Waltham and Wickham. As well as several exposed beams throughout there is an open fireplace in the sitting room, complete with wood burning stove, kitchen/dining room with granite worktops, a lounge with vaulted ceiling, three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are ensuite and beautifully appointed family bathroom. Externally there is an outside office with a-joining utility, a detached workshop with attached shed, along with two covered seating areas, patio areas, two driveways, parking for numerous vehicles and an attractive, enclosed garden. To fully appreciate everything that this truly unique, yet wonderful, family home has to offer, an early viewing is undoubtably a must.

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

Approached via a large driveway, a double glazed front takes you through to an inviting entrance porch, which is a dual aspect space and from a further door then leads through to the spacious sitting room. This room has a bay window at one end, further window to the front and a set of French doors that lead onto a side patio area. The main focal point of the room is then the open fireplace with inset wood burning stove with Oak mantle, the room also has exposed ceiling beams, stylish wall panelling and wall lights. There is then a lovely additional the owners use as a lounge which has a vaulted ceiling and French doors that leads out onto a further large patio and covered seating area, a particular feature of this room is also the attractive slate tiled flooring which continues throughout the kitchen. The heart of the house in some ways then certainly has to be the kitchen/dining room, which is fitted with a matching range of Maple wall and base units with granite worktops, along with a range of appliances including a double range style cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The room also has two windows overlooking the driveway and garden to the front with stable door to the centre. The Master bedroom has a double glazed window to the rear, fitted wardrobes and wood effect flooring with a door at one end that leads through to the beautifully appointed ensuite. This room has a wet room style shower cubicle with slate tiling, a floating wash hand basin and low level WC.  Bedroom two also overlooks the rear of the property as does bedroom three, with the second bedroom also benefiting from wood effect flooring, fitted wardrobes and a door that leads through to a modern ensuite shower room. Bedroom three, as mentioned earlier, also has a window to the rear and again, is a lovely light and airy room with fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising of a free standing, shaped bath, wash hand basin set onto a vanity unit and matching WC, with the room also being fully tiled with slate tiling.

OUTSIDE

Externally, to either side of the property there are two large patio areas in addition to two separate covered seating/BBQ area, both with lighting. Adjacent to the lounge that forms part of the extension, there is a detached building, formerly a garage that the owners have converted into both a spacious office, ideal for anyone working from home and sizable utility room. Directly opposite there is a large brick blocked paved driveway that provides parking for numerous vehicles, accessed via a set of double gates. The garden is manly lawned with picket fence, with additional driveway towards the end which also has double gates, a parking area and workshop with attached shed to the side.

 SERVICES:

Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Broadband ; Superfast Fibre Broadband 35-56 Mbps download speed 7 - 11 Mbps upload speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach.