Location

Located in the South Downs National Park, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Long Cottage sits beautifully in the heart of the village, close to National Trust land in the form of the Hinton Ampner Estate. It is perfectly positioned for access into Winchester, Alresford and Stockbridge. The surrounding Hampshire countryside provides excellent opportunities for fishing and stunning walks in the Itchen Valley and the Meon Valley, while the attractive Georgian market town of Alresford, and Winchester, provide extensive shopping and entertainment opportunities.

There are good transport links, with frequent train services to London (Waterloo) from Winchester (58 minutes), while the M3 motorway and the A3 give excellent access to London, Gatwick and Heathrow via the M25, and to the international airport at Southampton. There is a superb range of schools within easy reach including St Swithun's School for girls, Winchester College, Prince's Mead, Twyford and Pilgrims preparatory schools.

Description

Long Cottage is an attractive brick and flint property which was renovated in 2001 resulting in some well-balanced accommodation with high ceilings. The conversion retained much of the original character and includes a large dining hall making for a great first impression and providing an excellent space for formal entertaining. A sitting room with central fireplace is again very well balanced in terms of its dimensions and links through well to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with its exposed ceiling timber. The kitchen/breakfast room comes with a range of floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over. An Aga makes for a farmhouse feel. Neighbouring the kitchen is a utility room with larder and appliance space making for a practical set up. There is a study and cloakroom at the far end of the cottage. The bedroom wing includes a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and the remaining three bedroom are serviced by a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
At the front of the property there is a gravel drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles and there is an attractive cottage garden which compliments the brick and
flint architecture. The majority of the gardens lie to the rear and includes a large expanse of lawn flanked by lavender with further herbaceous borders beyond creating a fabulous
backdrop with attractive brick and flint walls along the boundary. There is a large outbuilding which includes an open twin bay barn and separate secure storage facility.