For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Gilbert Street, Ropley, SO24£950,000

A rather special period thatched house with characterful later additions benefitting from a wonderful south facing rear garden with a plot totalling 0.82 acre Occupying a rural position on the edge of the village of Ropley, this charming property extends to almost 2,400 sq ft of accommodation. The entrance lobby leads both to the dining/family room with wood burning stove and to the sitting room with open fire and steps down to the delightful octagonal garden room with its own wood burning stove and views over (and access to), the garden; an aspect shared by the adjacent kitchen with Aga. There is also a ground floor bedroom and shower room. Accessed by its own independent staircase, the impressive vaulted main bedroom has a dressing room and en suite shower room. Another highlight is the octagonal second bedroom which, together with the other two first floor bedrooms, is served by the family bathroom. Outside The driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and is flanked by an area of lawn to the front of the house. Side access leads to the rear where there is a wide terrace and deck, ideal for summer entertaining. There is a generous area to the east, mostly laid to lawn, with a larger, wide expanse of grass and meadow to the south. These combined make for a very special garden which, in all, totals 0.82 acre as a plot. Situation Gilbert Street is situated to the north east of the highly sought-after village of Ropley with its village shop, Post Office, primary school, village hall, church and playing fields. Further amenities can be found in the delightful market towns of Alresford, Alton or Petersfield, with the cathedral city of Winchester (11 miles) having a wide selection of shopping, restaurants and leisure amenities. Rail services can be accessed from Alton, Petersfield and Winchester, with journey times to London Waterloo of approx. one hour. Additional Information Local Authority: East Hampshire District Council Services: Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band: G Additional information - Main bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room - three further bedrooms - family bathroom - sitting room - family dining room - garden room - kitchen - ground floor bedroom 5 / Study - ground floor shower room - garage Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold