Graces Farm Cottages, Martyr Worthy, Winchester

An extended farm cottage, conveniently located for access to Winchester, with views over open fields, and nearby country walks to Easton and Itchen Abbas. The cottage offers all the charm and character required for country living, with the benefit of the modern comforts expected for 21st century living. The property is immaculately presented throughout, with a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room, a pretty garden, good parking and a large garage. 

The cottage is approached from the shared driveway, where there is a generously proportioned garage and driveway parking area. A path leads to the front door, which is located at the rear of the property. The front door opens to the entrance hall, where there is a modern cloakroom housing the gas boiler, and stairs to the first floor. The heart of the home is the sizeable kitchen/dining room, which was added on to the side of the cottage in 2002. With tiled flooring linking the space, the kitchen features a range of smart units and drawers, with beech worktops, a ceramic Belfast sink, built-in double oven, gas hob and extractor. There is ample room in the dining area for a large table and chairs, and French doors open to the garden. The sitting room features a wood-burning stove in a large surround, with an original bread oven still in place. 

Upstairs, there is eaves storage off the landing. The main bedroom is a double room, with far-reaching, southerly views over fields, and has its own en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a double room, with a built-in wardrobe and fireplace. The third bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and view over the garden. Off the landing, there is a family bathroom with a white suite. 

Outside, the garden wraps around the cottage, and is mainly laid to lawn with a path to the garage and driveway. The garden is private from the neighbouring cottages, and lovely views over the adjoining countryside can be enjoyed from various parts of the garden. 

Situated in the sought-after hamlet of Martyr Worthy, there are walks aplenty on your doorstep with Pilgrims Way providing delightful footpaths across the River Itchen and on to the nearby village of Easton, which benefits from two public houses and village shop. The location also benefits from first class Schooling on your doorstep, with Itchen Abbas Primary School and Prince’s Mead only a couple of minutes’ drive away. Other schooling opportunities nearby include Winchester College, St Swithun’s School for girls, Peter Symonds College and local infant, junior and secondary schools in Alresford. Transportation links are excellent with easy access onto the A34 for Oxford and Birmingham and onto the M3 at Junction 9 providing access to the M27 for the coastal road network, or north for London. The main line railway service from Winchester provides a non-stop service to London Waterloo in approximately 59 minutes.

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. The septic tank is a shared system, which is located in the garden of No. 1, next door. The septic tank was installed in 2021/22. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Winchester City Council
Council Tax Band: C