Detached house for sale in Hamble Valley, Wangfield Lane, Curdridge, Hampshire SO32

Overview

Curdridge is a beautiful, tranquil village located in South Hampshire, east of Southampton, south of Winchester and west of Portsmouth. It is set amongst the many attractive and desirable villages and towns - including the market towns of Bishop’s Waltham and Wickham – in this part of the County. It had a population of over 1400 when the last 2011 Census was taken, its own church built in the 1880s, cricket ground and the Cricketers Inn pub. Close by are attractive coastal locations and the South Downs for a multitude of recreational pursuits, including walking, cycling, running, swimming and boating.

The village is located close to Botley mainline station which is on the London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour line and the west-to-east running M27 is close by which provides easy coastal access and to the M3 leading north to London, the M25 London orbital motorway and further afield.

Significant investment is taking place in Portsmouth, Southampton and the south coast more generally to provide better job prospects, a more diverse economy, a better environment and a more secure future for the region.

Hamble Valley is a versatile easy living property which flows naturally offering accommodation for an extended family, with the opportunity for multiple ‘work from home’ offices, or it can be easily divided into 2 attached spaces for intergenerational living. The property has been recently extensively extended and upgraded and includes a new kitchen with oak flooring, a large utility room and new fully fitted shower/bathrooms. The property offers double glazing throughout which includes several French / bi-fold doors opening out to the gardens & outside seating/dining areas.

Whilst the front door entrance is pedestrian only and fronts Frogmill track, the day-to-day access is through double gates onto an extensive gravel drive at the rear of the property. From the gravel drive, there is a tiled terraced area in front of the bi-fold doors leading into the orangery, with its vaulted and glazed lantern roof. To the side is a cloakroom area and beyond the visitor enters into a large modern kitchen/dining area with a range of floor-standing units, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. From the open-plan dining area, there are glazed doors to access another large terrace for al fresco dining. From the dining area, a large fully fitted study could be utilised as a dressing room to the adjacent principal bedroom and its modern en-suite shower/bathroom. Additionally, from the dining area, there are two further double bedrooms and a shared family shower/bathroom - all three bedrooms have splendid views over the secluded garden.

A central hallway leads from the kitchen to an extensive lounge with a log burner and stunning views over the private garden taking full advantage of its sunny corner position. Additionally, there are a further 3 double bedrooms and two shower/ bathrooms, one en-suite. A utility room with fitted units and plumbing for integrated appliances offers its own external door access onto the gravel drive; this could be used as the main entrance if the property were to be split into two attached homes.

The gravel drive offers ample private parking for multiple vehicles. Ahead is a large open-fronted, steel-framed barn-like double garage, measuring 29ft x 19ft. To the right of the garage is a path leading to an extensive private garden which borders three sides of the property mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and a raised deck area for socialising and entertainment. All around the property, there are several seating areas affording different views and taking advantage of the sun as it moves across the site throughout the day.

To the left of the garage is the access to the area reserved for vegetable growing in raised borders, a polytunnel, a greenhouse a variety of fruit trees and a chicken coop, forming part of what could be a small holding.

Passing the drive entrance, the grounds continue beyond the large grassed area, with some remaining vines offering the opportunity to make your own artisan wines, leading up to a large outbuilding/workshop, measuring 33ft x 17ft with power, water and private parking. Both the workshop & the static home, amounting to 350 sqft, could be adapted for rental and investment purposes subject to appropriate permissions. In addition, there is a second small orchard of various fruit & Christmas trees, an enclosed poultry run and animal housing all leading to a delightful wildlife pond. Alternative uses of this large area could also include equestrian or a small garden nursery.

So, if you are looking for ‘the good life’ in a secluded and modern family home with the opportunity to grow your own produce and with the potential for income and investment purposes, then this is the ideal home for you. Please do contact us if you would like further information.
Council tax band: F