Steventon, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25

Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Knight Frank - North Hampshire Phone: 01256 228928

A charming four bedroom semi detached period cottage built around 1850, beautifully presented throughout and perfectly situated in the heart of the highly sought after village of Steventon. Blending characterful features with contemporary finishes, this delightful home offers generous and flexible accommodation ideal for modern family living.<br/>The ground floor provides an impressive four reception rooms, including a cosy snug complete with wood burning stove and an office with double doors opening directly onto the garden. The family kitchen is a true focal point of the home, which features an AGA, as well as a range oven and the space is filled with natural light from overhead roof lanterns. This area of the house offers a wonderful views across the garden, with doors leading out to the terrace. A ground floor bedroom and bathroom offer excellent guest accommodation or single level living. <br/>Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, while two further bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. <br/>The property benefits from having planning to extend the ground floor to create a larger family kitchen and a principal bedroom on the first floor, ref 23/01471/HSE.<br/>Outside, the property is approached via a gravel driveway offering ample parking. To the rear lies a secluded and beautifully tended garden, featuring a lawned area, mature trees and shrubs, and a paved terrace perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Additional amenities include a separate home office—ideal for remote working—and a useful garden store.<br/>This is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated period cottage in a picturesque and popular village setting.<br/><br/>Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating<br/>Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane<br/>Council tax band E<br/>Tenure Freehold<p><br/>The nearest villages are North Waltham (about 1.5 miles to the south-east) and Overton (about 2.5 miles to the north-west). The nearest railway station is Overton Railway Station approximately 4 miles away. The nearest towns are Basingstoke (approx. 7 miles northeast), Winchester (approx. 16 miles southwest), and Whitchurch (approx. 8 miles northwest). The drive to London is approximately a 1 hour 15 minute journey or alternatively a 42-minute train journey.<br/><br/>The Laurels occupies a wonderful rural position in the heart of the popular village of Steventon. The nearby villages of Oakley and Overton provide everyday local amenities, with the major centres of Basingstoke and Newbury being close by. Educational needs are well served with nursery, primary and secondary schools in the adjoining villages and a good range of independent schools, which include Cheam, St Swithuns, Horris Hill and Prince’s Mead. Communication links are first class, with mainline stations at Basingstoke and Overton, providing quick rail services to London Waterloo and the M3, A34 and A303 easily accessible.</p>