This picture postcard cottage surrounded by Hampshire countryside could be yours for just under £500,000.

Charming Grade II listed Embley Cottage is full of character, boasts a delightful rear garden and sits in the picturesque village of West Stratton, three miles from Micheldever and eight miles from Winchester city centre. It's up for sale via Savills. 

On the ground floor is a welcoming entrance lobby, leading to an excellent kitchen. The sitting room is a bright, cosy space with exposed wooden beams and a traditional fireplace and great views. The layout leads seamlessly into the dining room, a generous and versatile area again overlooking the garden.

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On the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, both benefitting from delightful views, and a shower room. The master bedroom is an impressive 17ft in length.

Embley Cottage is approached via a path which runs from the parking area, through the attractive cottage garden, leading to the front door. The rear garden is beautifully maintained, offering a sense of privacy while still enjoying open countryside views. Adjacent to the cottage is a patio area and the lawn is bordered by mature shrubs, hedges and plants, offering colour throughout the year.

Haley Prescott, of estate agent Savills, said: "Embley Cottage is a charming cottage which perfectly blends an abundance of character with modern convenience.

"Set in the picturesque village of West Stratton, the property is surrounded by beautiful countryside yet has convenient access to Winchester."

(Image: Savills) West Stratton is very well placed for access to the mainline railway services which offer regular direct services to London Waterloo in around an hour. The village of Micheldever, with its mainline station, boasts a village shop, pub, village hall, church and sought after primary school.

The historic cathedral city of Winchester enjoys a whole host of retail, dining and leisure offerings, as well as excellent senior schools and further education.

There is easy access to the A303, A34 and M3 for locations further afield by road. The M3 actually divides West Stratton from East Stratton.

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