6, Cranes Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9JD

Situated in the desirable village of Sherborne St John, this detached family home enjoys a sought-after residential setting and provides well-balanced accommodation.

The ground floor features a superb triple-aspect sitting room with a fireplace and direct access to the garden terrace, along with a separate dining room.

The kitchen is practical and well-fitted with sleek units, a characterful aga and access to the garden.

The house features four generously proportioned bedrooms, complemented by two bathrooms and a shower room, ensuring ample space for both family and guests.

Outside, the private garden is a particular highlight, featuring lawn, mature planting and paved terraces ideal for outdoor dining, along with two greenhouses and raised beds for keen gardeners.

There are two integral garages.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an incoming owner or family to personalise and create a truly special long-term home in a prestigious and welcoming village setting, with excellent scope to update and modernise to suit individual tastes and requirements.

Services: All mains Local Authority: Basingstoke And Deane Council tax band: G Tenure: Freehold The nearest large town is Basingstoke 2.5 miles, Newbury is 15.5 miles and Reading 15 miles.

The M3 (Junction 6) is 3 miles, and M4 (Junction 11) 14 miles. Trains to London Waterloo via Basingstoke Station take from 44 minutes. (All distances and times are approximate).

Sherborne St John is a popular village, with an attractive church in the heart of the village with a village shop, village green and pub, recreation ground and a highly regarded Primary School.

The village fields sports teams in affiliated competitive leagues. Clubs meet in the Everest Academy, the Chute Pavilion and Include Korfball, football and tennis.

The village hall houses many events and clubs for youngsters. There is a thriving social club.

Whilst only a few minutes from Basingstoke the village is surrounded by countryside, much of which forms part of The Vyne National Trust Estate and offers many walks and bridleways.

Schools nearby include Wellesley Prep, Cheam, Sherfield, Elstree, Bradfield and Lord Wandsworth.

The location is excellent for commuting being within easy access of the M3 via Junction 6, and the mainline railway station in Basingstoke provides fast and frequent services to London Waterloo.