Thickets Farm Cottage, Botley Road, Southampton, SO32 1DR

An immaculately presented five-bedroom detached house providing bright, spacious and versatile accommodation, enjoying a generous plot with ample driveway parking and a large mature lawned garden with a patio, established beds and open views of the surrounding Hampshire countryside.

The property has been refurbished and extended to an exceptionally high standard, boasting high-quality modern features, fittings and décor, and is in turnkey condition ready to move into upon completion.

Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the property is fully insulated and boasts an impressive EPC Rating B, with an air source heat pump, underfloor central heating throughout the ground floor, radiators to the first floor, and twenty 7.2kw solar panels coupled to a large 8kw battery for storage.

Together, these generate over a third of the home's annual energy requirements.

The spacious ground floor offers excellent flexibility, with a sitting room and lounge/reading room connected by a double-sided wood-burning stove, a study, playroom, utility/boot room and cloakroom.

At the heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/dining room, featuring a Silestone island and integrated neff appliances.

Bi-fold doors open directly onto the patio and gardens, making the most of the wonderful countryside views.

Upstairs are five double bedrooms, including a superb 20ft principal suite with walk-in wardrobe, en-suite and Juliet balcony.

The second bedroom also benefits from an en-suite, alongside a stylish family bathroom.

Outside, there are extensive gardens featuring a large patio, generous lawns, mature planting, vegetable beds, greenhouse and shed, and a shingled driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles.

A substantial 5.1m x 3.3m powered and lockable outbuilding provides excellent workshop, hobby or storage space, complemented by a separate log store.

Situated close to Bishops Waltham, the property combines a peaceful countryside setting with convenient access to local amenities.

Botley railway station, Winchester, Southampton Airport and major road connections are all within easy reach.

Additional information: Council Tax Band: C Local Authority: Winchester Legal disclaimer: These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose.

Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations.

Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate.

Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves.

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