The Well House STRATFIELD SAYE HAMPSHIRE
The Well House STRATFIELD SAYE HAMPSHIRE A charming Grade II listed country house set in stunning gardens in an attractive rural setting. Accommodation and amenities Drawing room Dining room Garden room Kitchen Breakfast room Sitting room Utility room Cloakroom Master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom 4 further bedrooms Family bathroom Annexe providing studio / home office, guest bedroom, bathroom and sitting area Double fronted carport Single garage In all about 1 acre (0.4 hectares) Sherfield-on-Loddon 2 miles Basingstoke 8 miles Reading 11 miles M4 (Junction 11) 7.5 miles M3 (Junction 5) 7 miles Bramley branch line station 2 miles (linking to Basingstoke and Reading stations) London Waterloo via Basingstoke station from 45 minutes London Paddington via Reading station from 30 minutes (All distances and times are approximate) Knight Frank LLP 27 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7PG Tel: +44 1256 350 600 basingstoke@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.
Situation The Well House occupies an attractive rural setting amidst the Stratfield Saye Estate on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders. It is situated on the fringe of the wonderful rural hamlet of Stratfiled Saye, within which is a public house and church. S The E There M Communications nearby village of Sherfield-on-Loddon provides everyday facilities and includes an excellent shop with butchers, a coffee shop/post office and three further public houses. The major commercial centres of Reading and Basingstoke are nearby and provide a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. are many highly regarded schools in the area, including Daneshill, Cheam, Elstree, Bradfield, Crossfields, Lord Wandsworth and Sherfield School. are first class, being almost equi-distant between the M3 and M4 and fast train services to London Paddington from Reading and London Waterloo from Basingstoke, including a connecting service in the nearby village of Bramley. W The surrounding countryside, most of which forms part of the Stratfield Saye Estate, offers wonderful walks.
Property The Well House is a most attractive and charming period country house which is listed Grade II and dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. The property has tremendous charm and character, with the original part of the house having exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces evident in the drawing room and dining room, which has a fitted wood burning stove. From the drawing room there are double doors leading into the oak framed garden room with stone flooring, and two sets of double doors opening onto the Yorkstone terrace and garden beyond. The kitchen is well fitted with a superb range of cupboards, granite work surfaces and built in Miele appliances, including ceramic hob, ovens, microwave, steam oven and dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is the breakfast room. Beyond is a sitting room / snug and a utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor the landing has excellent floor to ceiling hand crafted wardrobes. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a dressing area and an adjoining bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study and another used as a dressing room having extensive hand built wardrobes. There is a family bathroom within which is a shower. The house is well presented throughout. Outside Within the grounds is an annexe which has an open plan sitting / dining area with a sink and fitted cupboards to one corner. Stairs lead to the first floor where there is a reception room, bedroom and bathroom. This would make an ideal home office or staff / relative accommodation. Adjoining the annexe is a double carport and a garage. Enclosed by brick walling and a secure gate is a heated swimming pool with an electric cover and a paved surround. Adjacent to this is a summer house which houses a plant room for the swimming pool.
Garden The garden is a magnificent feature of the property which has been beautifully landscaped and manicured by the current owners. There is a large Yorkstone terrace adjacent to the south and west elevations, from which there are open areas of lawn with well-stocked rose, shrub and herbaceous beds providing a spectacular array of colour. Within the garden is an ornamental pond and a vegetable garden with greenhouse. To the front, enclosed by brick walling and hedging, is a further rose garden with topiary. To the north of the house is a large driveway approached from the country lane through electric wooden gates providing extensive parking. The garden adjoins and has views over the Stratfield Saye Estate. Directions (RG7 2DJ) From the A33 from Basingstoke or Reading, at the Sherfield-on-Loddon roundabout, follow the signs to Sherfieldon-Loddon and Bramley. Continue past the village green on the left and turn right immediately after a small bridge. Proceed along this lane for approximately 1 mile and take the first turning on the right and keep right. The entrance to The Well House will be found after Southend Farm on the left. Services Mains electricity. The water is via The Stratfield Saye Estate supply..private drainage. Oil heating. Local Authority Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council 01256 844844 www.basingstoke.gov.uk Council Tax: Band H Agents Note Please note there are various covenants affecting the property in favour of the Stratfield Saye Estate
Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Recreation Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 264sq.m. or 2842sq.ft. Outbuilding: 127sq.m. or 1367sq.ft. Outbuilding First Floor First Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: June 2018 Particulars: July 2018 Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.