It’s all about the view

This charming cottage in Houghton near Stockbridge is well presented and with lovely character but by far the main attraction here is the location with views over farmland towards woodland bordering the River Test. The village has a good community spirit with a parish church and a great local pub which makes the most of the gardens which run down to the banks of the river. There are lovely walks in the area traversing the river and onto the Test Way.

Sympathetically restored, extended and improved, the cottage has exposed timbers and wooden flooring to much of the ground floor and a well fitted handmade kitchen with butcher block oak work surfaces, dual Rangemaster oven, a fabulous view over the garden and countryside and glazed doors from the breakfast area opening to the paved terrace.

There is also an adjacent dining room, separate sitting room with a wood burning stove, a study or music room and a rear lobby with space for laundry appliances.

Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a smart bathroom with a bath and separate shower cubicle. The main bedroom has the best of the view towards the river and is an inspiring aspect to wake up to.

From the village lane an open entrance gives access to the gravelled driveway to the side and across the front of the cottage. The rear garden has been nicely landscaped with an Indian sandstone terrace enclosed by a low dry stone wall. Three steps rise to the level lawn with well stocked borders and good screening to both sides with the view to the rear unobscured with the boundary marked by simple post and wire fencing.

Evans & Partridge in Stockbridge says that Houghton is hugely popular: “This village is without doubt one of the most sought after within our area and this beautiful cottage enjoys a wonderful view from all rear facing windows and the main garden.  In addition the proximity of the River Test will provide its owner with views and glimpses of a diverse abundance of wildlife, in particular birds - one April the present owners even saw an osprey from the garden.”

A price of £525,000 is quoted and potential purchasers should contact Evans & Partridge on 01264 810702.