A BEAUTIFUL period cottage in a peaceful and idyllic setting has gone on the market.

The property, on Hill View Road, Michelmersh, is being sold for £995,000 through Henshaw Fox.

Tom Henshaw, managing director at Henshaw Fox Estate Agents, called the house “An ideal property for those seeking a beautiful period cottage in a peaceful and idyllic setting, on an elevated position with spectacular views of the Test Valley countryside.”

The welcoming reception hallway features a wood-burning stove, fitted storage and doors leading to the sitting room, study and kitchen.

The sitting room is a cosy space with a log burner being the focal point. An opening leads into the family room, a wonderful room with a westerly facing bay window enjoying the afternoon and evening sunshine, this room overlooks the stunning gardens and doors open out to the patio area.

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Hampshire Chronicle: The rear gardenThe rear garden (Image: Henshaw Fox)

The kitchen has a range of cupboards and drawers, a corner pantry, a 'Rangemaster' oven with 'Smeg' extractor canopy over and an integrated 'Bosch' dishwasher. The kitchen opens into the dining room, another light room with a vaulted ceiling, featuring beams and skylights, similar to the family room, this wonderful room enjoys views of the garden all around.

The utility room has fitted storage, space for the washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, there is access to the ground floor WC and a door opening to the garden.

The study/home office is a good size and an ideal space to work from home.

The spacious first-floor landing provides access to the loft space, airing cupboard, the family bathroom and the four bedrooms, all of which enjoy elevated views of the countryside surrounding the home. Bedroom one is a generous double room with two built-in double wardrobes, access leads to the en-suite, fitted with a stylish four-piece suite comprising WC, wash basin, bath, enclosed shower cubicle and a heated towel rail.

Bedrooms two and three are both double rooms, bedroom three benefits from fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four is a generous single room, also benefiting from fitted storage.

The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising WC, wash basin, bath with shower attachment and fitted screen.

The attractive and well-designed gardens are a particular feature of the home, a beautifully kept lawn adjoins well-stocked, colourful borders with established hedging and trees.

Hampshire Chronicle: The rear gardenThe rear garden (Image: Henshaw Fox)

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A patio area with a water feature adjoins the family room and a further patio has space for external dining furniture. The rear garden also benefits from external power points and outside lighting, outbuildings include a summer house and two sheds.

Gates on both sides of the home provide side access and an internal storage room accessed from the driveway has power, lighting and houses the boiler.

Driveway parking for several vehicles is located alongside the home. Planning permission has been provided for a carport to be added to the right-hand side of the home.

For more information or to arrange a booking, call Henshaw Fox on 01794 521339 or email homes@henshawfox.co.uk.