Baybridge, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JN | Property for sale | Savills
323.95 sq m(3,487 sq ft)
Guide price £1,950,000(€2,315,360)

BaybridgeOwslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JN

  • Under offer

Key features

  • Large kitchen dining room
  • Wealth of character
  • Grounds of 2.46 acres
  • Detached 1 bedroom Chapel
  • Prime location with views

Superbly presented period family home offering a fabulous lifestyle opportunity set in its own grounds of just over 2.46 acres with a separate one bedroom chapel.

About this property

  • Coach Cottage is a fascinating property which has been presented in the highest order and extended by the current owners resulting in a fabulous living environment. At the heart of the house is a substantial kitchen/dining room which fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke units comprising cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over and integrated Aga completes the farmhouse feel, the dining area provides a great space for formal entertaining and relaxing. The snug with central fireplace is accessed off the dining area which makes for a practical set up and a cosy space for everyday living. The more formal sitting room is well proportioned again with a central fireplace and exposed ceiling timbers creating a character feel. Doors link through to a study area which provides perfect space for home working. A gallery with a wealth of exposed oak and flint links the principal living areas back to the main reception hall offering a light and bright feel. There is a utility room, boot room and cloakroom. From the reception hall a staircase rises to the first floor where there are three bedrooms, all well-proportioned, including a principal bedroom which is vaulted and has doors out on to a rear deck from which there are stunning views across the open countryside. There is a separate dressing room and family bathroom. The guest bedroom is accessed via a second staircase and provides excellent guest accommodation with its own en suite facilities.

    OUTSIDE
    A gateway opens on to a gravel drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles. From here steps down to the large extensive terrace at the front of the property which is a superb space for entertaining and relaxing with outdoor fireplace and attractive landscaping giving a spectacular backdrop. There is a further second terrace area to the rear of the property access from the kitchen/breakfast room which provides a covered seating and outdoor kitchen area, grounds immediately around the property extending to about 2.06 acres and includes large extensive lawn and paddock area. There is clearly the potential for equestrian use if so desired. There are beautiful views to be had from the rear terrace across the grounds and countryside beyond.

    Over the lane from the main house is the detached one bedroom chapel which comes with a bedroom at first floor level and at ground floor there is a magnificent vaulted sitting/dining room which offers great space. There is a smaller kitchen area as well as a downstairs bathroom. The property currently runs at capacity with Airbnb guests. There is about 0.4 acres of garden associated with the chapel with the total acreage combined of the two properties coming in at 2.46 acres.

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What a fabulous package - delightful detached family home set in glorious gardens - and a detached one bedroom Chapel with pretty garden with income stream - a real lifestyle opportunity

Giles MuddleProperty agent

Local information

  • Coach Cottage is situated at the heart of the South Downs National Park within the sought after Hamlet of Baybridge on the edge of Owslebury village. The village benefits from having a thriving primary school, The Ship Inn public house and a variety of clubs and societies including cricket and football clubs. Excellent 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.
  • Owslebury is conveniently located approximately 7 miles from junction 9 of the M3 motorway northbound to Basingstoke and London, and approximately 6 miles from junction 11 southbound to Southampton, The Solent and, via the M27, the New Forest and South Coast. Winchester railway station lies approximately 7 miles to the north-west with regular connections to London Waterloo (approximately 60 minutes). The attractive market towns of Bishops Waltham and Alresford are respectively 5 miles and 9 miles distant.

Additional information

  • Freehold
  • Coach Cottage - Council Tax band G
  • The Chapel - Council Tax band A
  • Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (cesspool). Oil
  • fired central heating. LPG gas.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G