Pains Hill, Lockerley, Romsey, SO51

Throughout every aspect of this house are beautiful views overlooking countryside and fields, a truly wonderful setting.

Situated in Lockerley, the setting of this family home is truly stunning. Lockerley is approximately six miles north west of the market town of Romsey and within easy accessibility of Winchester, Salisbury and Southampton. Offering a semi-rural setting and a lovely community feel, there is a well-stocked village store as well as train stations at nearby Dunbridge and West Dean. Day-to-day facilities include a highly regarded primary school, church, recreation ground and public house. There are also many beautiful country walks within the immediate area.

Curlews Lodge is a substantial five-bedroom home situated on a stunning plot of approximately 1.1 acres with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The approach to the property is accessed via a long private driveway which instantly gives an air of privacy and arriving at the property it's apparent that seclusion and space is the watch word for this property. The accommodation comprises a large entrance hallway providing access to all principal ground floor rooms. The spacious sitting room is a light and airy space with large windows, feature fireplace and doors onto the garden. There are a further three reception rooms offering plenty of versatility and the opportunity to re-configure - currently the property offers a separate dining room and study. The kitchen, which spans the property front to back, is fitted with a wide range of base and eye level units with views over the rear garden. A further reception room is accessed from the kitchen, which leads to the double garage and utility room which provides further access to the garden. A cloakroom completes downstairs. To the first floor are five double bedrooms, the master benefitting from fitted wardrobes and bedroom two is en-suite with a bath. Bedrooms four and five have fitted wardrobes and in addition to a family bathroom upstairs, with corner bath and separate shower, is a separate W.C. Throughout every aspect of the house there are beautiful views overlooking the garden, countryside and fields.

The property has been occupied by the existing owners for 50 years - a testament to the property and its location. The new owners will likely wish to undertake a programme of cosmetic investment, reconfiguration or indeed extend the property, subject to usual planning permissions. The property itself is a ‘Colt’ house.

The Plot is extensive at circa 1.1 acres and features beautiful landscaped and well-maintained gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by a variety of shrubs. The property is approached via a long private driveway, with parking for multiple vehicles that leads to the detached double garage fitted with electric doors.