Halterworth Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51

Offered with no forward chian, Halterworth Croft is a wonderful family home, which has been updated by the current owners, whilst retaining all of the character. This imposing house and separate office/gym/store is in-excess of 2,500 square feet and sits in just shy of fifth of an acre of beautiful gardens backing onto open countryside.

Halterworth Croft is a wonderful family home, which has been updated by the current owners, whilst retaining all of the character features. This imposing house and separate office/gym/store is in-excess of 2,500 square feet and sits in just shy of fifth of an acre of beautiful gardens backing onto open countryside.

Halterworth Croft enjoys an established position about a mile and a half from the centre of Romsey. It is within a short walk of both the highly regarded Halterworth Primary School, which is classed outstanding status by Ofsted, and The Mountbatten Secondary School, which became an Academy in April 2011. There are, in addition, a number of excellent schools in the private sector nearby including Stroud on Highwood Lane, Hampshire Collegiate at Embley Park, and King Edward VI School in Southampton.

The medieval town of Romsey itself is steeped in history, being home to a 12th Century Norman Abbey and numerous period buildings many of which are protected by listed status. The town centre has many familiar High Street names intermingled with an array of boutique and specialist shops helping to preserve the towns unique character. The major centres of Southampton (8 miles), Winchester (11 miles) and Salisbury (16 miles) are easily accessible by road and rail, whilst Southampton International Airport (8 miles) offers an expanding choice of destinations and a direct link to London Waterloo in around 70 minutes from the Airport’s Parkway station

The property is both unique and incredibly versatile throughout. The entrance hall, a lovely open and light area, offers direct access to all the ground floor rooms. The kitchen / dining / family area is beautifully presented and offers open plan accommodation ideal for families and/or entertaining whilst also benefitting from a separate utility room with access out to the rear garden. The dual aspect sitting room is of generous proportions allowing ample space for both family and dining, with direct French door access to the rear garden. To complete the ground floor there is also a study / office and a cloakroom.

The first floor boasts three double bedrooms. The master bedroom suite, of truly wonderful proportions also benefits from an en-suite and a walk-in wardrobe. There is a family bathroom to facilitate the remaining bedrooms. An additional staircase rises to the second floor which has been cleverly converted offering yet more accommodation – a further bedroom has been created, along with a separate shower room. Halterworth Croft is accessed via a flowing gated drive and offers parking for numerous vehicles including a dedicated electric car charging port. A detached garage sits has been converted into a gym/storage area with loft space above and includes a further reception room perfect for use as an office.

The wonderful mature and extremely quiet gardens are just shy of a fifth of an acre, with the lion share of the garden lying to the rear of the property. A large lawn is interspersed by mature trees, shrubs and both a children’s playhouse and climbing frame. The gardens have been lovingly maintained over the years and perfectly reflect the character of the house and surrounding countryside