Church Road, North Waltham

Box Cottage

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Church Road, North Waltham, RG25 2BL 51°2137"N 1°1978"W what3words///undivided.repeated.salaried

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ABOUT THIS HOUSE

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ox Cottage is un-listed and believed to date back to the 1620s. It not only offers space and additional accommodation; it is a delightful period property that offers a huge amount of character. The end result is a superb family

home, which has excellent accommodation and reception rooms that fits perfectly for modern-family living. Located in the heart of this popular village, the house has been improved over the years. The accommodation throughout is generous and the reception rooms and kitchen / breakfast room allow a real flexibility as to how they could be used; in addition there is an outbuilding / annexe.

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

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here are a number of key highlights to living at this wonderful property. The main ones are:

The property is over 1,800 sq. ft., with a further 300 sq. ft. of outbuildings.

Box Cottage is set in the heart of the village amongst wonderful, rolling countryside.

There are two reception rooms in all which makes for very flexible accommodation and is ideal for entertaining.

A delightful kitchen which is very much the heart of the home, with bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace and garden beyond.

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The four bedroom, two bath/shower rooms, arranged over the first floor, which makes for comfortable family living. In addition there is a further bedroom and shower room in the annexe.

STUDIO

The main bedroom is particularly impressive, with its own ensuite bathroom.

The terraced gardens are mostly laid to lawn. It is interspersed with a variety of trees and shrubs as well as well-established flower beds which are full of colour throughout the summer months.

To the rear of the house, and accessed from the kitchen, is a terrace which is perfect for those who enjoy al fresco dining.

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WHAT3WORDS ///undivided.repeated.salaried CO-ORDINATES 51°2137"N 1°1978"W SERVICES Mains water, drains & electricity.

Oil fired heating EPC E COUNCIL TAX Band F LOCAL AUTHORITY Basingstoke & Deane District Council

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ABOUT THIS AREA

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orth Waltham is a rural village, 7 miles to the south-west of Basingstoke, near the villages of Overton, Micheldeaver and Steventon. It is surrounded by farms and woodland whilst nearby Steventon is most

famous for being the birthplace of Jane Austen in 1775. It is here that she wrote Pride & Prejudice, Northanger Abbey and Sense & Sensibility. Jane’s father was rector to the 13th Century church, St Nicholas, for 44 years.

Just 4 miles away is the thriving village of Overton, a large and attractive village set on the famous River Test, with a station and access to the Waterloo Line.

Interestingly it still produces banknotes for the Bank of England and others and is the home to Bombay Sapphire. It has 4 pubs and a Norman period church, St Mary.

Basingstoke lies 7 miles away; an old market town that was extended in the 1960’s and is the largest town in Hampshire.It has a number of pavement cafes and bistros as one of the south’s best shopping centre, Festival Place.

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ust 13 miles away is the bustling cathedral city of Winchester, set on the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park. Winchester has a number of good restaurants, shops and iconic landmarks whilst the South Downs has

some incredible paths ideal for walking, riding or cycling. The South coast is approximately 30 miles to the south with some delightful beaches, ports, costal walks and access to the sea. To the north west lies the market town of Newbury and access to the Paddington train line. There are a number of excellent state and independent

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communications are fantastic with good access to the M3, A34 & M4 which in turn provides access to north, London and the M5 to the west.

TOWNS & TRAIN STATIONS Micheldever Station 4.5 miles Waterloo from 55 min Overton Station 5 miles Waterloo from 55 mins Basingstoke 7 miles Winchester 13 miles Newbury Station 25 miles London Paddington from 41 mins LOCAL The Fox Inn, North Waltham Palm Brasserie, Steventon Purefoy Arms, Preston Candover.

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simply delightful, un-Listed village house offering a compelling mix of an annexe, excellent accommodation and a desirable location.

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here is an attractive separate annexe with a shower room and separate kitchen. Not only could it provide further accommodation, but could also be used as office space, a gym and further storage.

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he gardens are simply beautiful, mostly laid to lawn they are interspersed with a variety of trees, shrubs and topiary and well-established flower beds.

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FLOORPLAN Click to view Virtual Tour

Approximate Area 173.5 sq m / 1,867 sq ft | Cellar 8.8 sq m / 95 sq ft | Outbuildings 28.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country House Department gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptio necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. The C planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. The Country House Department does not accept responsibility for any exp all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Photographs taken June 2022. Particulars prepared in June 2022

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.2 sq m / 303 sq ft |Total - 210.5 sq m / 2,265 sq ft | Including Limited Use Area - 6.3 sq m / 68 sq ft |

ons, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not Country House Department does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to penses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of

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AREA GUIDE

Hampshire 5 1 ° 3 0 ' 3 3 . 3 " N 1 ° 0 4 ' 5 0 . 1 " W

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he perfect blend of city, coast and country, blessed with the natural beauty of two National Parks and thriving culture, with history and heritage at its heart.

Discover exciting events throughout the year from arts, culture, festivals, music, sports and much more. In Hampshire, you’ll find a whole host of award-winning hotels, pubs and world-class restaurants as well as some of the country’s most beautiful properties that this country has to offer. The county spans the Solent, and includes the beautiful New Forest. Stunning countryside meets the sea with a host of places to visit, like the historic cities Winchester & Portsmouth. It’s the largest county in the South East.

WALKING

The Clarendon Way This wonderful runs from Salisbury to Winchester, and takes its name from Clarendon Park on the eastern edge of Salisbury.

EATING OUT

The Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu Escape to our quiet corner of The New Forest and to the unique welcome of our elegant country house hotel with its timeless English garden.

EVENT

The Isle of Wight Festival Britain has always been famed for its music festivals, one of the most famous being The Isle of White festival which takes place annually in Newport

DAY OUT

Marwell Zoo With plenty of outdoor space, and a whole host of animals and activities, Marwell Zoo is a great family day out in Hampshire.

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Highclere Castle The Vyne

BASINGSTOKE ANDOVER

WINCHESTER PETERSFIELD

Mottisfont

Marwell Zoo

SOUTHAMPTON

The Montagu Arms Hotel

PORTSMOUTH

MINGTON

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ABOUT US

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