Orange Lane, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20

Vine cottage is a wonderful combination of a period thatched cottage with a converted barn and a single storey new build wing which has created a unique and highly versatile home of over 3,300 square feet. The property was purchased some 10 years ago and has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment along with an extension. The creation is a stunning family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 5 bathrooms positioned on a large and private plot of 0.81 acres with no forward chain. The property is accessed from Orange Lane via a pair 5 bar gates onto a gravelled courtyard providing excellent off-road parking. The original cottage is on the right of the courtyard and is of brick and flint construction under a thatched roof. The property comprises an entrance hall through to a wonderful kitchen/dining room with wooden herring bone floor and high quality integrated kitchen with a slim stone work top and a variety of integrated appliances. There is ample room for a table as well as a sofa. There is a further kitchen area with storage and a useful utility room. The sitting room is exceptionally charming with a large brick inglenook fireplace with inset gas fire as well built in storage, there is a shower room in the corner allowing it to function as an occasional bedroom. On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms two with built in storage. There are two bathrooms (one a luxury en-suite to the master) which have been tastefully finished with high quality sanitary ware. The barn has been attached to the cottage via a glazed feature hall which overlooks the garden and has become a reception area in its itself. The conversion has created a quite wonderful kitchen family room which is part vaulted showing its historic beams as well as a mezzanine providing a further reception area ideal for children. The kitchen has been superbly finished with a wooden herringbone floor, high specification bespoke units offer excellent storage with a range of high quality integrated appliances as well as an island with breakfast bar all finished with a stone work top. The open plan provides ample room for a table as well as a sofa area making a superb family or party area. The barn can be accessed from the gravel courtyard to the front and to the rear opens onto the lovely patio terrace with views over the landscaped garden. The single storey extension has been designed to look like a stable block and offers an additional 2 double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, the master has a stylish en-suite and built in wardrobes, as well as a further family bathroom. In all a highly individual property with a first rate finish ideal for a large family, multi-generational living or a superb holiday home.