Detached house for sale in Turnpike Cottage, North Street, Ropley, Alresford SO24

A delightful Grade II listed cottage dating from the 17th century, with a plethora of original features including beamed walls and ceilings, a brick fireplace, oak doors and ironmongery. An unusual feature of this cottage are the larger than average room sizes and high ceilings, giving the property a really spacious feel.

The property sits on a secluded plot of 0.21 acre, with an attractive, lawned garden with views over fields to the rear. There is driveway parking and a garage, part of which is currently used for storage. A remotely controlled tramline security gate shuts the property off from the road.

The front door opens to a lobby and into the beamed dining room, which features a character, open fireplace. The spacious sitting room offers plenty of sofa space, and has windows to the front and rear. The kitchen features painted wooden units and drawers, with granite worktops above, a range cooker, and space for a dining table and chairs. There is a study, a cloakroom with a corner shower, and a utility room with a door to the garden.

On the first floor, the main bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobes, with views over fields to the front, and the garden to the rear. Bedrooms two and three also have built-in wardrobes and views of the fields to the front. The bathroom features a corner bath.

Outside, there are twin garages with opening doors leading onto the parking area. A gate leads through to the delightful rear garden, where a paved terrace adjoins the rear of the cottage. Some steps lead up to the garden, which is laid to lawn and is bordered by mature shrubs and trees. To the rear there is a lovely outlook over a field with distant countryside views.

The cottage is located on the edge of Ropley, a sought-after village where newcomers will be readily welcomed by the active community. There is a multitude of local clubs and societies, including thriving cricket, tennis and football clubs. There is a village shop/post office, church, village hall and primary school. There is easy access to the A31 and A32 which allow access to London, Winchester and the Midlands. Mainline rail access to London is from Petersfield, Winchester and Alton. There is a good primary school in the village with a secondary school in nearby Alresford and sixth form education available in both Winchester and Alton.

Services

Mains water and electricity connected. Oil-fired central heating (the boiler is believed to have been replaced in 2020). Private drainage system - septic tank.

Local authority information

East Hampshire District Council
Council Tax Band: G