A MAGNIFICENT property has gone on sale in a Test Valley village.

This wonderfully light detached home, priced at £995,000, is discreetly positioned on a corner plot measuring approximately 0.28 of an acre in peaceful Awbridge, and is being sold courtesy of Henshaw Fox.

The home, which was built in 1965, has been tastefully extended, with first floor accommodation that would suit conventional family use, or potential ancillary use.

The property is comprised of four double bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms, a five piece family bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room opening into family room, utility room, stunning gardens that offer a great deal of privacy, double garage and gated driveway parking.

The property has four bedrooms (Image: Henshaw Fox)

The welcoming reception hallway immediately sets the tone for this beautiful home, two sets of stairs provide access to the first floor accommodation, a doors leads to the downstairs WC and an opening leads into the kitchen/dining/family room.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers, appliances include a 'Rangemaster' style oven, fitted extractor canopy over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and there is ample space for a large dining suite.

The family room is a wonderfully light room with a pleasant triple aspect, windows overlook the front of the home, the main garden and double doors open to the rear garden, an open fireplace provides the perfect focal point. A rear lobby provides access to the rear garden, steps lead to the utility room which is fitted with a range of storage, a butler sink, integrated fridge, integrated freezer and integrated washing machine. The sitting room is a cosy space with a large window overlooking the front of the home. A storage cupboard houses the boiler.

The first floor consists of two areas accessed via separate staircases from the ground floor hallway. The left hand landing is a large space and would make an ideal study area, there is fitted storage and doors leading to bedrooms one and two. Bedroom one is a large double room, with a pleasant triple aspect and 'Juliet' balcony. The en-suite is fitted with modern white suite comprising WC, wash basin, enclosed shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

Bedroom two is another double room, the en-suite is fitted with a modern white suite comprising WC, wash basin and enclosed shower cubicle. The right hand landing leads to bedrooms three, four and the family bathroom. Bedrooms three and four are both double rooms, bedroom three benefits from fitted storage. The family bathroom is fitted with five piece suite comprising WC, wash basin, corner bath, bidet and enclosed shower cubicle.

The overall grounds measure approximately 0.28 of an acre, and the attractive and well designed gardens are beautifully kept with the main garden comprising a lawn, well stocked, colourful borders with established hedging and trees. The main garden slowly elevates to its most southerly point, with an area to sit and enjoy the view of the gardens and home. A patio area adjoins the rear of the home and has space for external furniture, there is access to the double garage and a potting shed.

Gates open to a driveway, providing parking for several vehicles. The double garage has two up-and-over doors, power, lighting and a door opening to the rear.

The picturesque and characterful village of Awbridge is located to the northwest of Romsey, perfectly positioned for access to the New Forest and good road links to the A36, M27 and beyond. This popular location benefits from a primary school, church and village hall with farm shops on the edge of Awbridge and Kimbridge.