A detached country cottage, in need of refurbishment and set in an acre plus garden, is going to auction later this month.

Located between the villages of Bishops Waltham and Durley there is a good choice of local amenities with the cities of Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth all easily reached by road.

Oak Tree Cottage sits within its own secluded grounds and not only has a spacious interior but there is also a detached four car garage block off the long driveway.

The detached property, of brick elevations under a slate roof, has been extended but does now require repair and modernisation to bring it to modern standards of comfort and specification.

On the ground floor are three large reception rooms, two with access to the gardens, the kitchen, a large utility room with external access, pantry and cloakroom.

Upstairs are four well proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms leading off an attractive split level landing.

Pearsons in Winchester has arranged an auction at the Robin Hood Public House in Durley on Wednesday 27 July and gives a guide price of £475,000 for the freehold of this detached cottage. Further information about the property and details of the auction are available by contacting Pearsons on 01962 853344.