5 bedroom house

Maypole Cottage is a handsome Grade II Listed property dating back to approximately 1450 with later updates and additions. Maypole Cottage is now a practical 21st century home, with a wealth of period features including
substantial timber beams, wide oak floorboards, exposed brickwork, oak internal doors and original fireplaces.

A delightful sitting room benefits from a triple aspect and an impressive inglenook fireplace, together with access to a wine cellar. The dining room is conveniently located next to the kitchen and has direct access out onto the terrace and subsequently the garden. The exceptionally well extended kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a good deal of natural light and has panoramic, timber-framed windows allowing good interaction with
the garden. A pantry and a utility room provide useful ancillary space. There is also a study and very useful storage room.

The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room and features some striking oak beams and there are three further charming double bedrooms one of which also has an en-suite bathroom and another a vaulted ceiling. There is a recently re-fitted family bathroom.

The property also benefits from a detached annexe, which features a studio sitting room, one double bedroom and a shower room. There is a garage within this building too.

The property is situated in the small rural village of Soberton, surrounded by the stunning countryside of the South Downs National Park. The village has a local pub, a village hall and a parish church, while local amenities,
including village stores, can be found in nearby Droxford. The historic market town of Bishops Waltham is five miles to the west, providing further amenities, including supermarkets, while Winchester is approximately 13 miles away.

There are several excellent state and independent schools in the area which include Churchers, Bedales and Ditcham Park all around Petersfield and the highly regarded Brockwood Park towards Alresford. Well
regarded primary schools can be found in the village and in nearby Droxford, Meonstoke and Hambledon. Winchester mainline station is 14 miles away with services to London Waterloo in approximately one hour, while the A3 and the M3 motorway are also within easy reach.

At the front of the property there is a welcoming gravel driveway with parking space for several vehicles, while to the western side there is a raised lawn, bordered by hedgerow. The delightful landscaped gardens include paved terracing, rolling lawns, timber decking outside
the annexe, a greenhouse and a number of well-stocked flower and vegetable beds.The land extends beyond the garden with several paddocks zoned for equestrian use, a large stable block and yard all accessible from a gate
further along Cole Hill, workshop and a further double garage perhaps suiting those with an interest in classic cars. In all the property, gardens and paddocks extend to about 8.25 acres.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Winchester