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" A beautifully situated and well executed barn conversion, set in just over two acres of rolling countryside with spectacular views across Hampshire and beyond. Offering a unique family home for those with a love for countryside pursuits. DESCRIPTION: Enjoying an enviable, elevated position, this delightful residence offers uninterrupted views over its own grounds and across the beautiful rolling countryside. Located in the highly popular village of Lockerley, The Rickyard is ideally positioned within its unspoint gardens and an adjacent paddock of approximately 1.2 acres. The property is approached by a gravel driveway leading into an impressive courtyard which provides extensive parking. Arranged around the courtyard are a number of outbuildings, including a stunning Grade II Listed barn currently used for storage. Attached to the barn is a brick built building which was formally the old dairy and has planning permission to convert into an annexe and/or a holiday let. Beyond this are two stables with a water supply and possible tack room. SITUATION: Lockerley is a delightful Test Valley village with a range of local amenities including a primary school, church, post office, village shops, two public houses and garage. Although the position is semi-rural, it is ideally placed for commuter access to A30/A303/M3 links and southwards to the A27/M27 with local rail services available from neighbouring Dunbridge whilst still providing a fabulous English countryside and excellent walks. The market town of Romsey with its more extensive range of amenities is close by as is the boutique village of Stockbridge. ACCOMMODATION: (Dimensions approximate) Entrance Porch : Access from front courtyard. Stone tiled floor. Sitting Room/Dining Room: Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Fireplace with bressummer beam and wood burner. Double aspect. French doors to rear courtyard and garden. Kitchen/ Breakfast Room: Range of wall and floor units. Breakfast bar. Range cooker. Built in dishwasher. Built in waste bins. Space for American style fridge/ freezer. Vaulted ceiling. Quadruple aspect over stunning surrounding countryside. French doors leading to rear courtyard and garden. Stone tiled flooring. Boot Room: Stone tiled flooring. Door leading to boiler room. Door leading to utility room. Utility Room: Well fitted with wall and floor units. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Sink with drainer. Aspect over adjoining countryside. Stone tiled flooring. Part tiled walls. Shower Room: Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal basin and shower unit. Stone tiled flooring. Master Bedroom: Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Built in storage. Aspect to courtyard. En-Suite Shower Room: Suite comprising low level W.C, shelf mounted sink and corner shower unit. Stone tiled flooring. Bedroom 2: Built in storage. Double aspect. French doors leading to rear courtyard and garden. En Suite Bathroom: Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal basin, panelled bath and shower unit. Heated towel rail. Stone tiled flooring. Bedroom 3: Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Velux window. Aspect over adjoining countryside and gardens. Bedroom 4: Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Velux window. Aspect over adjoining countryside and gardens. Family Bathroom : Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal basin, panelled bath with shower over. Towel rail. Airing cupboard. Part panelled walls. Stone tiled flooring. Study Area: A space which is currently used as a study area. A desk, chair and bookshelf fits. First Floor Bedroom 5/ Reception : Exposed beams. Velux windows. Door with stairs leading to ground floor (outside). Room currently used as a bedroom but could be study/ snug etc. Attic Room: This room is currently accessed by a ladder and used as a playroom. There is enough room for a spiral staircase to be inserted below the room allowing proper access which should then conform to building regulations to be used as habitable space. OUTSIDE: The property sits proudly in an elevated position surrounded by rolling lawns bordered by mature hedgerow offering both privacy and delightful views of the adjoining countryside. The principal gardens lie to the rear of the property immediately adjoining the house. In addition to the stunning gardens and views, is a large flagstone terrace with pond providing a fabulous space for entertaining. From here steps rise up to a small lawned area which has some attractively arranged borders. Beyond here there are various sections of garden, including fruit cages, and there are a number of paddocks which provide good areas for livestock. Outbuildings: The Rickyard provides a range of different and very useful outbuildings. Firstly is a Grade II listed, stunning barn with sliding doors at either side giving direct access onto Mount Lane and to the main courtyard. This barn is currently used for storage but over the past Century has been host to many of the village parties and events. Secondly, a brick built building (formerly the dairy) which currently has planning permission on to turn into an annex/ holiday let. Behind this are two stables and a possible tack room. There is a water supply to the stables. BARN Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 COUNCIL TAX: Test Valley Borough Council - Band E. SERVICES: To be confirmed. DIRECTIONS: From Romsey, proceed in a westerly direction on the A27 and just after the Cromwell Arms turn right towards Shootash. After a mile turn right at the crossroads into Danes Road (signposted Awbridge) and continue through the village. At the T junction turn left into Romsey Road and continue for 2 miles past School Road Equestrian Centre then take a left turning into Cooks Lane and immediately left into Mount Lane. Continue through the winding lane for just over a mile and The Rickyard will be found on the brow of the hill on the left hand side. GeoTag: 51.0218652,-1.5793651 "