Originally a terrace of three cottages and origins believed to date back to the mid-19th Century, Ravens Hill is now a lovely family home with excellent accommodation extending to just under 2500 sq ft. There are three reception rooms, the drawing room with a red brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove and French doors leading through to the large conservatory with lovely views across the garden and countryside beyond, a study and a further sitting/family room that can double as a fourth bedroom. The kitchen has a wide range of fitted cupboards and wall units with an Aga and additional oven and hob. There is also a central island with breakfast bar. Adjoining the kitchen is the dining room which has double doors out to the rear garden and adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with fitted cupboards and sink unit. Completing the downstairs are two cloakrooms and separate shower room.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms including the principal bedroom with ensuite shower room and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms have great views across the countryside. There is also an airing cupboard and storage cupboard on the landing.

This property has 4 acres of land.

Outside

The enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and extends to approximately 0.5 of an acre with a gate and a ha ha to the paddock at the bottom of the garden. The paddock also benefits from a separate vehicle access, good access to local riding and bridleways, three stables and a tack room with power, light and water supply.

To the side of the house is a large driveway providing ample off-street parking leading to a detached tandem garage, which could offer the potential to create a self-contained annexe, subject to planning permission.

Situation

Ravens Hill is situated within the popular village of Owslebury, in the South Downs National Park. The village benefits from having a primary school, The Ship Inn and a variety of clubs and societies including cricket and football clubs. Village shops can be found in nearby Twyford and Lower Upham, both with post offices, whilst a twice-weekly post office operates in Owslebury village hall. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Bishops Waltham and Winchester and a variety of supermarkets are within easy reach.

Conveniently located for access to the M3 motorway northbound to Basingstoke and London, and southbound to Southampton, The Solent and, via the M27, the New Forest and South Coast. Winchester station lies approximately 5.7 miles to the north-west with regular connections to London Waterloo (approx. 60 minutes). The attractive market towns of Bishops Waltham and Alresford are respectively 5 miles and 9 miles distant.

There are a good selection of schools in the area, Owslebury Pimary School feeding into The Westgate School in Winchester and for 6th form the renowned Peter Symonds 6th Form College. Independent schools in the area include Twyford School, Princes Mead, The Pilgrims School, Winchester College, St Swithun’s and King Edward VI School in Southampton.

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