Chilling Lane, Warsash

Situated in an idyllic rural setting with far reaching views across surrounding countryside and set in glorious grounds of 2.25 acres with equestrian facilities, this handsome period property offers well proportioned accommodation extending to over 3000 square feet with a separate one bedroomed converted barn which can be used as a self-contained annexe, ideal for multi-generational living or to provide additional income. The property offers three reception rooms, in addition to a substantial ‘live’ in kitchen/breakfast/family room which has an extensive range of oak cupboards and integral appliances, two sets of French doors lead to, and overlook, the delightful gardens. Continuing on the ground floor is a bedroom with adjacent wet room. On the first floor are three generous double bedrooms, a large bathroom, shower room and separate w.c. The property also benefits from a stunning converted barn offering additional accommodation with a fully integrated kitchen open to the sitting room and a double bedroom with ensuite shower room. The property is approached via electric gates, with an extensive block paved driveway with mature hedgerow and gives access to the front of the property and the garage. The driveway continues adjacent to the formal gardens with a further five barred gate leading to the yard where there is a substantial metal outbuilding measuring some 48 ft in length, cleverly concealed by clipped hedgerows. The converted barn is situated here, in addition to the stable block which consists of three stables and a tack room. A further five bar gate leads to the paddock, which extends to 1.25 acres and from which direct access to Chilling Lane is available. The formal gardens are beautifully landscaped with manicured lawns, mature trees and well stocked shrub beds. There are various interspersed seating areas with a substantial paved terrace to two sides of the property, in addition to a summer house with power and area for a hot tub. The property enjoys a rural setting surrounded by open countryside with far reaching views. For equestrian enthusiasts, there are bridleways in abundance directly from the door and riding on the Solent Bridle Path to Chilling, Brownwich and Meon Shore Beach, which are all a stone’s throw away. In addition, Chilling Lane is a designated cycle route leading to many others. Warsash is a charming maritime village which is home to the Hook Nature Reserve, a 500-acre inter-tidal area and is also one of the most popular centres for sailing enthusiasts on the South Coast with a well subscribed Yacht Club and the Royal Southern and Royal Southampton Yacht Clubs nearby. There are links to Hamble Village via a ferry for pedestrians and cyclists where you can access the Royal Victoria Country Park. The centres of Southampton and Portsmouth are approximately 10 and 14 miles away respectively and both offer excellent shopping facilities. Junction 8 of the M27 links to the M3 for London and the Cathedral City of Winchester. Southampton International Airport (13 miles) offers excellent connections overseas with the adjacent Parkway station connecting to London Waterloo in one hour and ten minutes.