A delightful, character home located in one of the best villages in The Candover Valley, just a few miles to the north of Alresford. The cottage has been sympathetically extended to create extra living space, and includes an insulated garden office, a garage and other outbuildings.
A delightful, four bedroom character home located in a sought-after village in The Candover Valley, just a few miles to the north of Alresford. The cottage has been sympathetically extended to create useful extra living space, and has a very comfortable and cosy feel. It sits on a secluded plot, with front and rear gardens, and includes an insulated garden office with super-fast fibre broadband, a garage, sizeable workshop, a further insulated shed, lumber store and log store.
The cottage is approached from the driveway, with a path leading across the front garden to a covered porch. The front door opens to the entrance hall, from where stairs go up to the first floor. Ahead of you is the kitchen/breakfast room, which has a range of kitchen units and worktops, with an eye-level double oven and electric hob. A door opens to the dining room, which has a feature fireplace and alcove storage. A wide opening leads through to the cosy sitting room, which has a wood-burning stove and alcove shelving. Off the kitchen there is a utility room, larder cupboard, cloakroom and sizeable family room/study.
Upstairs, the double aspect main bedroom is a double room with a dressing area accommodating wardrobes, as well as its own en-suite bath room with a separate bath and shower. Bedrooms two and three are both double rooms, whilst the fourth bedroom is a single room. In addition, there is a family bathroom.
Axford is a popular location within The Candover Valley, 8 miles to the north of Alresford and 7 miles to the south of Basingstoke. There is a village shop in Preston Candover. Wider shopping and leisure facilities can be found in the cathedral city of Winchester and the historic town of Alresford, as well as nearby Alton and Basingstoke. There are direct train links to London from Basingstoke and Winchester. There is also excellent access to road networks including the A34, A303 and M3. There are a variety of well-regarded independent and state schools in the area and country pursuits abound in the beautiful surrounding countryside.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water connected. Oil-fired central heating. Shared septic tank located in garden of No. 1 Axford Lodge Cottages.
LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Basingstoke and Deane Council
Council Tax Band: D
Property Ref: S831999