The Soke, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

A delightful cottage, dating back to the 17th Century, sympathetically updated and finished to high standard and benefitting from period and historical charm yet offering modern kitchen and bathrooms. Exposed beams are prevalent throughout the property, downstairs there is a spacious living room, separate dining room with wooden flooring and a kitchen with a small utility room and downstairs WC. Upstairs is divided over two further levels with the master bedroom and wonderfully spacious and modern bathroom on the first floor and two further bedrooms with a large walk-in shower room on the second floor. There is the added benefit of additional storage space in the basement, which has power, as well as a double garage and ample parking to the front. Alresford is a beautiful Georgian town known for its variety of independent shops, restaurants and inns located in stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Attractions include the Watercress steam railway, schools for infant, junior and secondary education, several churches and an active and inclusive community. The cathedral city of Winchester is about 7 miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the midlands and London via the road network. There is also mainline rail access to London from both Winchester and Alton. Southampton airport is only about half an hour away by car.