3 bedroom house

Pond Cottage is a pretty period cottage, full of much charm and character, with a host of period features including exposed timbers and beams in many of the rooms and wooden latch doors.

The sitting room with wood burner is incredibly spacious and has a bay window overlooking the garden. The beautifully re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed with a range of appliances and has a door out to the garden. Off the kitchen is the dining room, which in turn leads back through to the sitting room.

Completing the ground floor is an entrance hall, study, generous size utility room and a cloakroom. Electric underfloor heating runs through the kitchen and dining room.

On the first floor is the principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom. There are two further bedrooms, served by the family bathroom with separate shower. There is underfloor heating in both bathrooms.

The property is approached through a 5-bar gate over a long driveway, with ample parking, leading to the carport with stores. The garden to the rear comprises a terraced area, together with an array of flower beds. To the front is a large area of lawn, interspersed with shrubs and mature trees, including apple and enjoys delightful views over the village pond.

Council Tax Band: F

Bramley 2 miles, Basingstoke 6 miles, Reading 12 miles, M3 (J6) 6.5 miles, M4(J11) 11 miles. London Waterloo from Basingstoke station from 44 minutes, Paddington via Reading station from 26 minutes, Branch line station at Bramley connecting Basingstoke to Reading. All distances and times are approximate.

Pond Cottage occupies a delightful tucked away position within a conservation area, adjacent to the village pond in the heart of the popular village of Sherfield-on-Loddon. Within the village is a shop with butcher, post office, coffee shop, hair and beauty salon, garage, three public houses and a golf course close by. Chineham Shopping Centre, within three miles, includes a Tesco, M&S Simply Food and Boots.

Private and state schools within easy reach include Sherfield School, Daneshill, St Neots, Yateley Manor, Cheam, Bradfield and Elstree. The surrounding countryside is delightful and there are many public footpaths, with attractive walks across farmland and along the River Loddon.

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