Detached bungalow for sale in Kilmeston Road, Kilmeston SO24

Available for the first time in almost fifty years, this much-loved family home enjoys a sublime setting in 26 acres of glorious gardens and grounds. Built by the original owner, the property offers a double aspect sitting room, kitchen and garden room as well as four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property offers considerable scope for enlargement and modernisation (subject to the necessary planning consents being granted) and a unique opportunity in one of the most sought-after villages in the area.

Nb. Please note, an existing agricultural tie covers the entire curtilage of the site meaning the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person who is wholly or mainly employed or who was last employed wholly or mainly in agriculture as defined in section 290 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry

Outside

The extensive grounds are a captivating complement to the property, extending to approximately twenty-six acres and offering uninterrupted views as far as the eye can see across the Hampshire countryside. The property is set in the front corner of the plot and is accessed via a driveway leading up to a parking area and double garage. An area of formal garden encompasses the property, including a water feature, some loose boxes, greenhouse, and a barbeque cabin. The main extent of the grounds extend away to the side and rear of the property, rising to a level of higher ground flanked by established plantations and hedgerow borders with unrivalled, elevated vistas of the surrounding area from all angles.
To the far side of the front of the plot is a large, agricultural barn with separate vehicular access from the lane offering excellent storage options.

Situation

Kilmeston is a very attractive hamlet located in the South Downs National Park. It lies approximately one mile to the south of Cheriton off the A272 which links the A3 with the M3.
Cheriton has a post office/village store and “The Flower Pots” public house. The Georgian market
town of Alresford provides an excellent selection of local shops, amenities, restaurants and public
houses. The Cathedral City of Winchester offers more comprehensive facilities and a regular train
service to London (Waterloo just under 1 hour).

The area is served by Cheriton Primary School that leads to Perins Community School in Alresford. Good local sixth form education includes one of the UK’s top colleges, Peter Symonds in Winchester. For independent schools the area offers Prince’s Mead, Twyford and Pilgrims Preparatory Schools followed by Winchester College and St Swithuns for girls.