The perfect country cottage

Lime Tree Cottage in Cheriton sits in the heart of this lovely community, opposite the village green and excellent local shop. With a charming double fronted façade, this detached Grade II listed property provides balanced accommodation for a family or couple looking for a perfect country cottage.

Sitting well within a large plot, the organic garden has been carefully cultivated and mainly extends to the southern side, accessed from the sitting room via a terrace, and incorporates deep shrub and flower borders with mature fruit trees and a productive vegetable garden.

Set back from the lane Lime Tree Cottage is approached over a gravel driveway which gives access to the detached garage and the front of the cottage. An enclosed porch and front door open into a dining room which has a raised fireplace and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room has a woodburner set in a large open fireplace which sets the scene and windows and a glazed door open to the sunny terrace and garden. There is also a good, square kitchen with a utility room linking with an additional room currently used as an artist’s studio but also ideal as a study. There is access to the garden from here and also to the cloakroom.

Four bedrooms are arranged off the first floor landing, together with a large family bathroom. One of the bedrooms also has its own shower room and the two bedrooms at the front have fitted wardrobes.

Cheriton is a thriving village steeped in English Civil War history, is set within the South Downs National Park and the River Itchen has its source nearby. The local primary school and pub are both strong elements of the community.

The pretty Georgian market town of Alresford is a short drive away and Winchester about seven miles with its mainline train connection to London and the south coast.

Knight Frank quotes a price of £925,000 and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester office on 01962 850333.