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"This appealing character property is believed to date back to the 1800s and has been extended in later years to provide an excellent range of immaculately presented accommodation.

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Rear Lobby; FIRST FLOOR: Landing, Family Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Bedroom Two, Bedroom Three

Further potential exists with planning permission having been granted for a second storey extension to enlarge the master bedroom and create a dressing area and en suite. It is considered this planning could also be amended to create a fourth bedroom if required. Of particular note is the substantial plot that comes with the property. Extending to approx. 0.84 acre the garden features a large expanse of lawn and a copse area to the far end of the plot. 

This charming and attractive home offers the best of both worlds with a semi rural location and countryside views yet within striking distance of mainline rail links to London at Botley station, just 500 meters away and main road networks to the neighbouring commercial centres of Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester.

Approached via a gravel driveway with five bar gate Beekeeper?s Cottage offers an excellent amount of off road parking and benefits from a detached garage with power, light and a fully boarded store area above. 

Internally the property is entered via a spacious entrance hall giving access to all principle reception rooms. To the front of the property is a formal dining room whilst running front to rear is the sitting room which centres on a brick fireplace with a living flame fire and features bespoke oak storage. A glazed door opens into the conservatory from which there are fantastic views over the rear garden. This fabulous additional reception space is heated and can therefore been joyed all through the year. Continuing through the ground floor is the attractive and comprehensively fitted kitchen. Complete with a range of oak units with integrated twin electric ovens, ceramic hob, integrated microwave larder style fridge freezer and dishwasher, the kitchen also benefits from a breakfast area and underfloor heating. The kitchen is further complimented by a matching utility room whilst a rear lobby provides access to the cloak room on this level.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with stunning views over the rear garden. As previously mentioned, the approved planning permission (details of which can be found on page 8) provides the potential for extension to create an additional dressing area and en suite, or if required to reconfigure the layout to create a fourth bedroom. All the bedrooms are served by the family bathroom on this level, which is also of a generous size and features a four piece suite with an off set bath, a substantial walk in shower cubicle and fitted oak storage.

Externally the garden is a real feature of this property. Immediately adjacent to the house is a large paved terrace providing a lovely aspect over the garden and offering a high degree of privacy. Predominantly the garden consists of a large expanse of lawn with curved borders and edged by a range of mature trees and shrubs. To the far end of the plot is a small natural copse area providing excellent screening to the garden.

Beekeeper?s Cottage occupies an enviable location, having a semi rural feel with countryside views to the front and a number of footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep. Whilst enjoying a countryside setting there are a wealth of amenities close by at the pretty Georgian towns of Botley, Wickham and Bishops Waltham. Botley train station is just a five minute walk and provides main line links to London Waterloo. Also within easy reach are the M27, M3 and A32 road networks.

The surrounding area also provides a wealth of leisure pursuits including horse riding, golf and world renowned sailing on the Solent which is also within easy reach.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES: Stunning Gardens, Total Plot of 0.84 Acre, Just 5 Minutes Walk  from Botley Train Station, Rural Outlook, Planning Permission to Create Second Storey Extension, Attractively Presented Throughout, Large Gated Driveway, Detached Garage with Room Above, Close to Road Networks, Excellent Nearby Amenities.

GENERAL INFO: TENURE: Freehold; SERVICES: All Mains Services. Gas central Heating; LOCAL AUTHORITY: Winchester City Council ?Tax Band F (?2,044.68 2014/2015)

DISTANCES: Botley Train Station ?500 Meters; Bishops Waltham ? 3 Miles; Wickham ? 4 Miles; Fareham ?7.5 Miles; Southampton?8 Miles; Southampton Airport ? 8 Miles; Portsmouth? 13.5 Miles; Winchester? 14 Miles; London ? 83.5 Miles.