In the Test Valley village of Houghton, the community revolves around the parish church, village hall and local pub with neighbouring villages of King’s Somborne and Broughton all adding to the local atmosphere with their own amenities and Stockbridge is just a couple of miles away.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this is the setting for a charming Grade II listed detached cottage. Marwin Cottage is a perfect example of a thatched cottage with exposed timber framing, mellow brick infills and attractive casement windows. All set within a third of an acre gardens, neatly bordered by mature hedges which enclose lawns and conceal the large parking area close to the oak framed car port and store.

A pathway leads to the front door, protected by an enclosed porch and from the entrance hall doors open to the left and right to the wonderful sitting room and dining room, both with stunning fireplaces and magnificent ceiling timbers. At the heart of the kitchen is the Aga and there is access out to the garden via a boot room whilst at the other end an inner lobby has doors to the dining room and the ground floor shower room, with stairs leading up to the second double bedroom.

The principal bedroom and third bedroom are accessed via a staircase from the dining room and both rooms have fitted wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom on this floor.

The cottage has a very welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by the lovely gardens and superb village location, all essential elements for an enviable lifestyle.

A guide price of £575,000 is quoted.

Call Savills in Winchester for more details and to make an appointment to view. 01962 841842.