4 bed detached house for sale

Hill Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23

Mitchell's Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed Georgian period home, in an excellent village location, dating from the early 19th century, showcasing a beautifully balanced double-fronted façade.
This charming home retains a wealth of original character throughout, with well-proportioned rooms reflecting its heritage. Internally, period features include open fireplaces, decorative ceiling roses and intricate cornicing, all of which combine to create a refined yet inviting atmosphere. The accommodation is both versatile and generous, extending to a welcoming sitting room, alongside a second reception room offering further flexibility for formal entertaining or relaxation, which has a a gas fired wood burner effect fire incorporated in the original fireplace. A dedicated study provides an ideal space for home working, enjoying a pleasant outlook and direct access to the garden. The family kitchen is well arranged and forms the heart of the home, opening through to a dining room that offers an excellent space for everyday family life and entertaining. There is also a complementary utility room where there is a cloakroom and side access to a courtyard. There is also a sizeable cellar.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom is a particularly elegant and well-proportioned space, enjoying a dual aspect with sash windows that allow for excellent natural light. This room retains its period charm with decorative cornicing and a ceiling rose and benefits from an en suite. Three further bedrooms provide equally comfortable accommodation, each individually styled yet unified by a sense of light, balance and character. These rooms benefit from pleasant outlooks and traditional detailing, creating restful and inviting spaces well suited to both family living and guest accommodation. The layout offers flexibility, with rooms ideal for children, guests or additional workspace if required. The bedrooms are served by a beautifully presented bathroom, featuring both a freestanding bath and separate shower, finished in a classic style that enhances the age and character of the house.
The gardens are a particular highlight of Mitchell's Cottage, thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of attractive and usable outdoor spaces. Immediately to the rear of the house is a charming brick-paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, with steps rising to an expansive lawn. The garden is beautifully established, with well-stocked borders, mature shrubs and a variety of trees providing both colour and privacy. More ornamental areas feature gravelled beds, planting displays and tucked-away seating spots, while the overall plot offers a wonderful sense of seclusion, complemented by the presence of a garage plus two car parking spaces and useful garden shed.
This is a truly special home combining period elegance with practical family living in an exceptional setting.

Services: All mains services
Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane
Council tax band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Oakley Village is situated to the west of Basingstoke, and benefits from a country feel but retains all that's required for modern day living. The village offers local amenities including two convenience stores, a popular village school, public house, doctors and dentist surgeries.
The neighbouring village of Overton has a wider range of amenities and also includes a main line station providing a regular train service to London Waterloo (from approximately 55 mins).
Basingstoke station provides a faster service to London Waterloo (from 45 minutes) and the M3 can be accessed at junctions 6 & 7.
There is a nursery and village primary school in Oakley Village along with excellent independent schooling nearby, notably Cheam School in Kingsclere, St Swithun's School, Winchester College, Peter Symond's Sixth Form in Winchester.
The local area offers beautiful surrounding countryside with numerous public footpaths for miles around.