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With carefully preserved features, some of which are dated from the late 15th century, Hockley Cottage in the centre of East Meon is a unique village house of great historic interest.

Grade ll listed and mentioned in various publications and websites, the property is described by ancient housing expert and local historian, Edward Roberts as ‘a Hall House of the early 16th Century’. Many of the period features remain including exposed beams (some of which are medieval) in most of the rooms, a huge inglenook fireplace with bread oven dating from approximately 1600, a wooden stairway and wooden floors throughout the first floor. Retaining its historic character the house has been cleverly extended and tastefully decorated to provide a delightful 4 bedroom family home.

The stunning sitting room has fantastic atmosphere with ancient beams, the open inglenook fireplace and bread oven and traditional cottage windows. Double glass doors lead into the snug / study area which has fitted bookshelves, slate floor and French doors leading to the garden and views of Park Hill beyond. The double bedroom downstairs is a large light room with windows out to the garden. An oak door leads to a modern shower room with glass bricks and slate floor.

The large open plan kitchen / family room provides a warm cosy atmosphere with a wood burner set into the original fireplace. The kitchen has been recently upgraded providing a unique bespoke kitchen with handmade oak units, butlers sink, quarry tiled floor and large storage cupboard. The recently modernised utility / laundry area has fitted cupboards, slate floor, butlers sink and a large stable door to the garden.

On the first floor the master bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling and as with the other first floor rooms is beamed with much of the original framework exposed. This light double aspect room has views to the church and Park Hill. The en-suite bathroom has equally lovely views plus freestanding bath, airing cupboard and access to the dressing room / study with built in shelving. Bedroom 3 is another sunny double aspect room with beams and bedroom 4 has built in wardrobe and shelves.

French doors from the snug and the stable back door lead to a brick terrace and brick paths through the private and enchanting cottage garden. Years of careful planning and stocking of many different flowers and shrubs has established a classic English cottage garden with lawn, full herbaceous borders and mature trees and a view of the church and Park Hill in the distance.

Not only is the house unique in its self but its position in the centre of the village of East Meon provides the perfect setting. It is set back from the High Street with the River Meon running through the village in front of the cottage and the wonderful backdrop of the church and Park Hill behind. Footpaths from the cottage lead to lovely walks through open countryside.

As Sue Crossley, Partner, commented ‘We know Hampshire is full of beautiful and historic houses but a house so steeped in history yet so beautifully presented and in such a perfect setting rarely comes onto the open market. We are thrilled to be handling the sale of Hockley Cottage and anticipate a very high level of interest.’

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