£2,500,000 /Sale price

An exceptional home set close to the banks of the river Itchen with its own frontage to the Kingfisher stream. DescriptionQing Ya XI is built in arts and crafts style and offers exceptional accommodation with an abundance of natural light. The house is 7000 ft.² and is situated within a garden plot of about 3 acres, including a tennis court. The property enjoys impressive views from all of its rooms. The extensive accommodation is approached through a large and welcoming entrance hall. There are three generous reception areas, a library and a stunning kitchen/breakfast room which leads into a garden room. On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys a large dressing room which leads through to a beautiful bathroom. There are five further bedrooms, including a generous guest bedroom suite with dressing room, bathroom and steam room.The property was formerly divided into a large home with a separate two bedroom annex. This configuration could readily be restored.OUTSIDEThe property is approached initially over a shared driveway which in turn leads to the private drive and parking area for Qing Ya XI. The gardens which are laid mainly to lawn, are bordered with beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders as well as mature trees. There is a large entertaining terrace immediately adjacent to the garden room.The property borders Kingfisher stream which lies on the south east of boundary. Fishing rights are not included.LocationQing Ya XI lies in the lower Itchen Valley, situated between Winchester and Southampton, in the pretty hamlet of Brambridge. The cathedral city of Winchester is approximately 5 miles to the north, offering a wealth of shopping, recreational facilities and a wide range of cultural activities. There is an excellent selection of schools with the highly regarded preparatory school of Twyford being only 2 miles to the north, and the excellent schools in Winchester and Southampton a short distance away. These include the renowned Winchester College, Pilgrims School, St Swithun's School for Girls and King Edwards.The location is complemented by first rate access to London via the motorway and rail network. The M3 (J12) is just 2 miles away providing access to London, the A34 and the M27, opening up areas such as the West Country, the Midlands, the South Coast and The New Forest. Southampton International Airport is only 5 miles distant with regular national and international flights, and main line stations can be accessed at Shawford 2 miles to the north and Winchester.Square Footage: 7,072 sq ft Acreage: 3 Acres Additional InfoMains electricity and gas. Private water, private drainage (sewage treatment plant).Council Tax Band HFreehold