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The Property
All too often property descriptions feature the words; quality, exceptional, superb or finished to a high standard. When describing The Old Coach Works, these words really are justified. Built as a one-off by a craftsman with a master carpentry background, you really do appreciate here, the attention to detail on every level. It is why, both the structural warranty provider and the brick suppliers have put the house forward for an award, to showcase their work or product. The house offers a tremendous country lifestyle, yet so easily accessible by road and rail, it will certainly appeal to upsizers and downsizers alike, locally and further afield.

On entry, the first impression is one of space and light, the hallway is a generous size with panelled walls to low level, doors or openings to all the rooms and a beautiful feature staircase. To the right and through a double doorway, the triple aspect kitchen is a stunning room with its extensive range of units, inbuilt Bosch appliances and eat-at peninsula. There is space for a large dining table too and/ or a sitting area, with bi-fold doors to the patio. Off the kitchen is a large utility room with plenty of space for the coats, boots and dog beds. There are plenty of built in units in the same style as the kitchen, with a bespoke bench to sit and remove boots next to the back door. Within a cupboard, there is a washing machine and drier.

Off the hallway to the left is the sitting room with its easterly aspect and woodburning stove, which is a lovely room to retire to and relax. The downstairs also benefits from a study and a sun room with a beautiful oak frame and full height ceilings and a WC.

Upstairs there are four double rooms (the principle being en-suite) and a family bathroom. The landing is bright and spacious and benefits from having a large airing cupboard, housing the pressurised water tank and an additional large wardrobe/ storage cupboard. The loft is accessed from the landing via a pull-down ladder.

Outside
The property is approached from the lane via its own gated gravel drive which leads to the side of the house and the double carport. Here, there is parking for numerous cars and the gravel surface has been deliberately chosen as it is easily changeable for the new owners to put their own surface style down, if required. The house sits in the middle of its half acre plot and enjoys some sensational country views to the front and back. This generous sized garden, which has been completely turfed, benefits from having two Indian Sandstone patios one south facing from the sunroom and one west facing from the kitchen/ family dining room. The boundary has been planted all around with well established mixed hedging and several new specimen trees have been planted. The fencing to the front is an attractive chestnut post and rail style with power to the gates ready for automated gates to be installed. The northern and western boundaries have been fenced with close-board fencing.

Location
The rural hamlet of Palestine is situated approximately 2 miles from the village of Grateley which has a primary school and church. There is a main line railway station at Grateley which is approximately 400yds from the building plot which provides a direct train service to London (Waterloo). The market town of Stockbridge lies approximately 8 miles distant and offers an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, Church and secondary and primary schools. The Cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within easy travelling distance. The A303 provides convenient access to London and the West country.
The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside with country pursuits including walking, horse riding, shooting and fishing on the River Test.
There are also very good educational facilities in the area with State and Secondary schools in Andover, Stockbridge, Winchester and Salisbury, as well as a good range of Private schools including Farleigh in Red Rice and Rookwood in Andover.