HOUSE hunters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a truly unique property on the edge of Basingstoke.
This charming Moat Cottage is located at Church End, midway between Sherfield on Loddon and Sherfield Park and is currently up for sale.
Sherfield Court is the historic manor house for Sherfield on Loddon and once formed part of the Duke of Wellington’s Stratfield Saye estate, and Moat Cottage, built in the early 20th Century was once the servant's wing of the main house.
The historic property was built 100 years ago in 1921 and is Grade II Listed with a conical thatched roof at either end.
Moat Cottage has been greatly improved by the current owners, Gavin and Sam Turner who brought the property just three years ago.
The couple fell in love with the property but now require more land for Sam’s business and extra space now Gavin is working from home.
Gavin told the Gazette: “I think the best bit about this house is the lifestyle and it’s the situation. I mean the views from the house across the moat and the garden are just incredible really.”
He added: “The hallway is my favourite part of the house, we have just got a massive new oak front door which is impressive on its own. As well as that, we have a big picture window which overlooks the moat so your entrance into the property is just this lovely unique view.”
There are three pubs within a 15 minute walk as well as shops and a village green.
Gavin also commended the properties close location to Basingstoke train station which made his commute to London quick and easy.
The front door opens to a spacious reception hall which has a log burning stove and a large picture window overlooking the moat.
To one side is the dining room with conservatory off, beyond which is the kitchen/breakfast room. This is comprehensively fitted and has a larder.
To the other side of the hall is the cloakroom and the study/bedroom 4, and beyond this is the dual aspect sitting room with bi-fold doors opening to the rear terrace.
The bedroom wing houses the three bedrooms, one with a refitted en-suite shower room, the largest bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with large windows to front and rear, and the refitted family bathroom. There is a further store, accessed from outside.
Outside the property is approached over a gated private driveway. It has a detached double garage with dedicated private parking in front.
Immediately behind the property there is a terraced garden adjoining the moat. To the front, over the drive, is a ‘secret’ garden, part walled, set behind a mature hedge planted by Vita Sackville-West. This has a magnificent mature magnolia tree.
There is an orchard and an area of woodland, home to a variety of wildlife. In all, the grounds extend to about 2 acres.
To find more about the property call Randalls Residential Estate Agents on 01259 800035 or view the listing on Rightmove here.
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