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"Enjoying the most picturesque of settings amidst stunning open farmland, Gambledown House offers spectacular far reaching views from every aspect, set within its own over ¾ acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

Owners Comments
“Our children enjoyed the freedom of growing up in a location like this- and Granny enjoyed her own little cottage and garden too.”

“We love the privacy and seclusion of Gambledown House, yet thoroughly enjoy the short summer strolls through the country footpaths to the local villages and pubs.”

Introduction
With origins dating back to 1890, this exquisite home has been the subject of considered extension over recent years to provide a stylish country residence offering particularly bright and attractive accommodation approaching 3000 sq.ft. Supplementing the elegant main house, is an original lodge enjoying its own ¼ acre garden which is currently utilised as a super self contained two bedroom annex offering ideal income or dual occupancy potential. The privacy and seclusion of this home situated at the head of a private country lane can only be described as magnificent. Its setting is complimented by its surrounding network of idyllic footpaths and bridleways facilitating attractive scenic short walks to the village of Lockerley, Sherfield English and Awbridge with their traditional amenities and country pubs.The accommodation offers a wonderful period styling, fused with a contemporary charm including a stunning kitchen breakfast room with ceiling lantern and a fabulous vaulted vestibule and landing. Sherfield English is an attractive semi rural village offering ideal commuter access and an array of local amenities with excellent local schooling for all ages both in the state and private sector.

Description
Double doors open into the elegant vestibule, with ceramic tiled flooring offering an attractive seating area with desk space and a bespoke oak staircase leading to the first floor. Gambledown House has been designed to incorporate much natural light and this theme is evident as you enter with large period windows blending with subtle contemporary glass. Passing the cloakroom, an oak and glazed door opens into the principal reception rooms. The dining room and sitting room are separated in an open plan styling by the original fireplace enjoying an attractive natural stone surround. The wide board oak flooring reminds you of its Victorian heritage whilst large Georgian style windows take advantage of the stunning views across open countryside. A door leads to the beautiful pentagonal garden room with sliding doors providing access to the exquisite landscaped gardens. The breakfast/family area is an attractive venue for informal dining, flowing through an oak framed arch into the library and study with a full width book shelf and matching storage and a door leading to the terrace. The vaulted link room boasts a seating area and open plan access to the stunning kitchen breakfast room and a feature covered passage to the gardens. The kitchen breakfast room once again offers impressive light via a lantern, triple doors to the terrace and gallery window to the delightful pond. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of oak eye and base levels units with granite worktops and porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Integrated appliances include fridge freezer, dishwasher and cooker hood. The focal point is the natural well which has been glazed and illuminated to provide an attractive feature. The vaulted landing features an oak walkway with exposed beams and adjoining windows allowing in light and views to the countryside. The dual aspect master bedroom takes advantage of the stunning scenery and benefits from fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. Three further bedrooms, two of which retain fitted wardrobes are serviced by the attractive family bathroom equipped with a contemporary white suite comprising peninsular bath, curve sink inset into vanity unit, low level WC, corner shower cubicle and airing cupboard.

Annex
The lodge (Owls Lodge) was built prior to the main house and still retains much of its original charm and character, it provides exceptional self contained accommodation offering potential for further extension if required, subject to planning permission. The accommodation comprises a sitting room with original fireplace, recessed cupboards, two linked bedrooms, a separate kitchen with pantry, utility area, bathroom and wonderful dual aspect breakfast room with French doors to the garden.

Outside
The property is approached from the country lane via a five bar gate with double width driveway to the double garage which hosts power, lighting and the filtration system for the pool. A courtesy door leads to the gardens and orangery. The gardens are magnificent, encompassing the home with a stunning blend of beautifully manicured lawns interspersed with rich herbaceous borders and tidy pathways. Neat box hedging provides edging for an intricate yet exquisite rose garden and various follies provide shade and ornamental aspects. To the rear, with a backdrop of woodland, is a pretty pond area and associated flora with a wooden bridge accessing a ‘fairy tale’ studio, an ideal venue for an office with a pot belly stove and water. Two mature conifers and a silver birch provide shade in the south westerly sunny gardens and a Lych-gate arch leads to the secret garden. The central garden centres upon the heated swimming pool and changing rooms surrounded by manicured lawns with a recently constructed brick and tile gazebo offering an ideal relaxation or entertainment venue.The Owl Lodge (annex) gardens are self contained accessed by its own five bar gate. Here there are beautifully manicured lawns studded with trees and shrubs and substantial fruit and vegetable growing areas including raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, plums and gooseberries. There are twin double wooden garages one with inspection pit, a lockable shed and open storage. There is power to the garage.

Location
Gambledown Lane is a sought after address on the Northern fringes of the village of Sherfield English, well provided for in amenities including a favoured public house, store, church, garage and sports ground. Local schooling is excellent in both state and private capacities whilst the market town of Romsey and its range of boutique stores are within a short drive.

Agents Notes
This stunning home offers one of the most idyllic locations in the Romsey area. Heating to the house is oil fired, including the underfloor heating in the kitchen, whilst the annex is gas fired via LPG. The pool is heated via solar panelling and an electric heat exchanger with a filtration system. The property benefits from double glazing and private drainage."