Otterbourne, SO21

The Property:
'Laneside House' is an attractive detached family house that has undergone much improvement and has a pleasing front façade with part rendered elevations, inset casement windows under a slate roof and a contemporary front door opens into a welcoming hallway with a fitted wooden floor. The heart of the house is undoubtedly the large 'live in' style kitchen/sitting/dining room which has had an excellent extension to the rear of the house with bi fold doors, windows and roof lights that provide an excellent amount of natural light. There is a tiled floor through this room with a stylish fitted kitchen to one end and an island unit which is topped with a stylish quartz worktop, appliances include an American style fridge/freezer, range style cooker, dishwasher, wine fridge and microwave, there is plenty of space for a large dining table and sofas. There are two separate reception rooms, the drawing room sits to the front and a formal dining room, which could be utilised as a family room has double doors that open from the hall and glazed doors that open to the sitting room. Upstairs the principal bedroom is a large double aspect room with a modern shower room and the four further bedrooms are served by a luxury four-piece bathroom with a freestanding bath and large separate shower.

Outside the property is neatly set back behind a wall with a mature laurel hedge, opening onto a driveway with space for several vehicles. The rear garden is enclosed and a safe haven for children to play, the property has a full width terrace with lighting which graduates onto a large lawn with mature shrubs including a wonderful magnolia tree.

The Location:
Otterbourne is located approximately three miles to the south of the city of Winchester, providing convenient access on and off the M3 motorway, as well as direct routes to Southampton and Chandler's Ford with the mainline railway station at Shawford within a mile away. Otterbourne is well-served with schools, namely Otterbourne C of E Primary School and Thornden Secondary School (which are rated 'outstanding' and 'good' respectively by Ofsted). Additionally, the village boasts superb public houses and convenience stores, whilst the villages of Compton, Hursley and Shawford are all nearby.

Directions:
From our High Street office, leave Winchester via Southgate Street which becomes St. Cross Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Otterbourne Road. Proceed down the hill and over the mini roundabout taking the second exit onto Poles Lane, where the property will be found after a short distance on the left-hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' board.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents (01962 844460).

Services:
All mains' services are connected.

Council Tax: Band F (rate for 2024/25 £3,026.10 pa).