5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptionally well presented and generously proportioned five bedroom extended home with four reception rooms, set in a peaceful edge of village location with a large and beautifully landscaped garden and far reaching countryside views. Drove End is a completely individual and exceptionally well maintained family residence set in just over 0.4 acres, featuring a beautifully landscaped rear garden with a thoughtfully planned kitchen garden, ornamental ponds, summerhouse, combined with a gazebo, overlooking the grounds. A large terrace at the rear provides a versatile entertaining space, while the 'in and out' driveway offers plenty of parking leading to an integral double garage. The accommodation is beautifully presented and flexible, and enjoys a quiet, private setting accessed via a long gravel track serving other large detached homes as well as the Chilbolton Observatory, with an elevated position that benefits from open skies and a sense of seclusion. Location The property is situated in the sought after village of Chilbolton which has a post office/store, church, village hall and public house. A second public house The Mayfly sits on the banks of the River Test. There are many excellent walks to West down and Chilbolton Common – a Designated Area of Special Scientific Interest and a renowned local beauty spot. There is a reputable primary school in the neighbouring village of Wherwell, approximately 11⁄2 miles away, and the picturesque town of Stockbridge, some four miles distant. Andover, also four miles away, offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are about a 15 and 25 minute drive away respectively, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.