Swanmore Road, Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32

A substantial period family home of great character offering generous accommodation extending to 4122 sq. ft. with delightful gardens and grounds extending in all to 1.67 acres.

Description

The Grove House is an attractive attached period family home with origins dating back to the 1780s with later Victorian additions.

A generous reception hall makes for a great first impression and welcoming feel, off this area is the inner hallway which links through to all principal reception areas. The principal drawing room is of impressive proportions with high ceilings and delightful views out over the rear garden and the log burner fireplace is a real focal point of the room. The formal dining room again enjoys a rear aspect and makes for the perfect entertaining space. The sitting room which is in the older part of the property with central fireplace is ideally set up for informal living. The kitchen/breakfast room is classic farmhouse style with Aga and comes with a range of floor and wall mounted units comprising cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over. At the far end of the property is a utility room/boot room this makes for a practical set up as well as providing access through to the extensive cellar.

At first floor level there are five good bedrooms, all well-proportioned and well suited to those with larger families, these bedrooms are serviced by two family bathrooms.

OUTSIDE
The grounds are a real feature of the property and include a sweeping driveway which leads down to the main house culminating in a parking/turning area in front of the garaging. There are attractive lawns to the front of the property and established boundaries.

The main gardens lie to the rear and include a terraced area which provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining and has attractive views over the formal gardens. The main area is laid to lawn which leads down to the paddock/meadow, which provides turnout space as well as some fruit trees. Beyond this area is a vegetable garden and stable block as well as the grass tennis court. The gardens have been attractively planted giving a particularly interesting backdrop.

There are stables with tack room and further outbuildings offering flexibility. In summary, a superbly presented home offering a delightful living environment.

Location

Grove House occupies a superb position, tucked away yet with easy access to Droxford village. The village which lies within the South Downs National Park benefits from a Junior School, a village pub, Post Office and petrol station. The attractive village of Bishops Waltham lies to the south, offering further more extensive facilities and the cathedral city of Winchester, only 12 miles to the west, provides further shopping, recreational and cultural facilities, excellent schooling and a rail service to London Waterloo. Petersfield is 14 miles away, also providing access to London Waterloo, both from Petersfield and Winchester the service takes approximately one hour.

The beautiful Meon Valley is well-known for a range of outdoor pursuits including walking and riding, with a cricket club in the village, golf at Swanmore and Corhampton and, of course easy access to the south, The Solent and River Hamble provide excellent sailing.

Local schools include Swanmore Church of England Primary School and Droxford Junior School, Ridgmede Junior School and Swanmore College. There are numerous independent schools in the area including Winchester College, The Pilgrims’ School, Twyford School, St Swithun’s School for girls, West Hill Park at Fareham and King Edward VI School in Southampton. There is a coach service for both Portsmouth Grammar School and Churcher’s College in Petersfield picking up from Droxford village square.

Square Footage: 4,122 sq ft


Acreage: 1.67 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Shared private drainage with neighbour (septic tank).
Freehold
Council Tax Band G