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An exceptional opportunity to purchase this substantial Victorian Country House with an abundance of period character and grandeur.

Critchells represents a truly exceptional opportunity to own a substantial country house. The grandeur of this house is evident from the moment you walk through the front door into the spacious hallway with winding staircase to the first floor. There is an abundance of character and charm with a mixture of wooden and quarry tiled floors. The three principal reception rooms have excellent proportions with large sash windows, high ceilings, cornicing and fireplaces. The country kitchen features an aga, adjoining scullery/utility and ample space for a dining table. There is a further reception room that could have a multitude of uses such as a study and snug. As you would expect beneath the ground floor is a cellar.

On the first floor the scene is set by the spacious landing. From the landing there are four large double bedrooms, the master benefitting from an ensuite bathroom. To the rear of the first floor there are two further bedrooms a bathroom and cloakroom. There is a further staircase leading back down to the scullery/utility.

Outside the grounds extend to 6.34 acres and are made up of formal gardens including an area that once featured a grass tennis court. There is an orchard with a variety of fruit trees, a kitchen garden to one side with a conservatory/glass house and a separate paddock. There is a driveway that leads at one end from Butts Green and the other from Cooks Lane. The Cooks Lane entrance gives access to the coach house.
The coach house is an excellent building extending to over 1700sq/ft. It is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor there are two stables and large store/barn with double doors. Upstairs the space has been divided into three very usable spaces.

Lockerley, situated about 6 ½ miles to the north-west of Romsey, offers an excellent range of facilities to include general store, Post Office, village hall, public houses, junior school and garage. Schools for all ages, both state and private, are readily available. Romsey offers more comprehensive facilities as do the larger centres of Salisbury and Winchester, all within easy motoring distance.

Test Valley Borough Council – Band G

Main electricity and water. Oil heating. Private drainage.

From Romsey proceed through the village of Awbridge following the signs to Lockerley. On entering the village proceed to Butts Green and the driveway for the property will be found on the left hand side.
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