1 Townsend Cottage, Over Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 8HU

Brimming with charm and original character, this attractive period cob cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive home, combining timeless features with generous living accommodation and exciting scope for sympathetic modernisation.

Approached via a private driveway providing off-road parking for two to three vehicles, the property immediately impresses with its traditional appeal.

To the rear, a beautifully enclosed garden provides a peaceful retreat, thoughtfully planted with mature shrubs and borders and framed by an enchanting period thatched wall, creating a wonderfully private and picturesque setting.

Inside, the cottage is rich in period features, with impressive high ceilings to the ground floor and magnificent vaulted ceilings with exposed beams to the first floor, enhancing the sense of space and character throughout.

At the heart of the home is the welcoming sitting room, centred around an attractive fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove, providing a warm and inviting focal point.

The accommodation is both practical and versatile, comprising four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor, with a convenient ground floor cloakroom.

The open-plan kitchen and dining room offers an excellent space for everyday family life and entertaining, complemented by a practical utility room and a conservatory overlooking the delightful rear garden.

While the property has been well cared for over the years, it would now benefit from a programme of updating, presenting an exciting opportunity for a new owner to enhance and personalise this unique home while preserving its wealth of original character.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a charming period cottage in a delightful setting, offering generous accommodation, exceptional character and the chance to create a truly special home.

Additional information Materials used in construction: Cob wall and tile roof No mains gas - heating is via lpg bottled gas. Private drainage via a septic tank shared with the next door neighbour.

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Situated in the picturesque village of Over Wallop and set amidst glorious Hampshire countryside, within the Test Valley, close to the border with Wiltshire.

It is approximately 5 miles northwest of Stockbridge which is a quintessentially English town with a thriving town centre of wonderful shops, a traditional inn, restaurants and a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside.

The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are approximately 12 and 16 miles away respectively and both have a more comprehensive range of shops, bars and restaurants.

Road and rail connections are excellent with Grateley railway station located only 2 miles away with direct access to London Waterloo and the A30, A303 and A36 are also easily accessible; Southampton Airport offers both national and international flights.

Schooling is typically outstanding, the local catchment schools are Wallop Primary School and Test Valley School.

Independent schools include Chafyn Grove, Salisbury Cathedral School and Godolphin School (Salisbury) plus The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester College and St. Swithun’s School (Winchester).

Coast and country lifestyle pursuits are catered for as the South Downs National Park, The New Forest, Jurassic Coast and the West Country are within striking distance.