NESTLED on the edge of Hartley Wintney village is a row of cottages designed to look as though they have been there for years - but, in fact, they are new homes.

Millgate Homes built the 11 new Oakland Cottages in a terrace that is surrounded by mature variegated trees and in a style to reflect their local vernacular.

Behind the facades are interiors designed for modern living and gardens planted by Millgate Homes' award-winning landscaper.

The hallway leads to the kitchen, with space for a dining table, and a classically-proportioned living room, which opens to a conservatory to create a bright and flexible space.

French doors in the conservatory lead to the garden.

The properties' kitchens are equipped with a range of appliances in a natural steel finish that include an oven and hob, extractor hood, combination microwave oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer.

Upstairs, the three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and there is an en suite and a family bathroom.

All the Oakland Cottages have a downstairs cloakroom.

With four of the homes already reserved, David Wrigley, sales and marketing director for the Berkshire-based developer, said: "Oakland Cottages provides a rare opportunity to purchase a home that exudes character yet offers all the benefits of a brand-new property.

"Combined with Hartley Wintney's olde-worlde charm and excellent road and rail links, this makes the cottages very attractive to a broad range of prospective purchasers."

All of the homes have allocated parking and some plots have garages with electronically-operated doors.

A show house is open and prices range from £375,000 to £410,000. The selling agent is Carsons.