Belle maison de campagne : jardin & recharge VE

Summary:

Beautifully redecorated individual village house in the historic and peaceful village of Old Basing. Country-style interiors, real character, and an award-winning bakery literally two minutes from the front door. Three bedrooms sleeping up to 6, family bathroom plus a second loo, fully equipped kitchen with Sonos surround sound, lovely garden with deck, festoon lights and BBQ. Free overnight EV charging on the drive.

Fast train into London just 45 mins, station just 5 mins drive away.



The Space:

Three floors and 1,800 sq ft of well-appointed, comfortable living space throughout.



The entrance hall opens into a generous sitting room with two large three-seater sofas, a big armchair, coffee tables, a smart TV (sign in with your own accounts), a dresser and a desk with chair. This flows naturally into the kitchen and dining room, which seats 6 comfortably at a large dining table. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge freezer with built-in ice machine, dishwasher, oven and hob, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave, and a Sonos surround sound system. Crockery, glassware and cutlery all provided.



A conservatory off the kitchen serves as a laundry and cloakroom with a washing machine, tumble dryer, hanging space for coats, shoe storage, iron, ironing board and clothes airing rack. It opens directly onto the garden, which has a good-sized deck, lawn, festoon lighting, outdoor table and chairs, and a charcoal BBQ.



Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large wooden sleigh king bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, armchair and fan. The second bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together to make a king, a bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe, chair, fan and blackout blinds. The third bedroom is on the top floor in the attic and has a king-size bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, work desk, chair, fan and blackout blinds. It also has its own small loo with a basin. Please note this room involves steep stairs to reach it, and there is a low ceiling in the centre of the room and a small step. It is not suitable for elderly guests or very young children.



The family bathroom has a sink unit with storage, a separate shower and a bath.



The house has a smart lock. Your unique door code is sent the day before check-in and stays the same for your entire stay. No key collection needed. Hairdryers are provided in all bedrooms.



Guest Access:

You have full private access to the entire house, garden and all facilities throughout your stay. Two parking spaces ( four in cars parked up close behind each other) are directly in front of the house. Please only use the spaces in front of the property as the remaining spaces belong to neighbours.



Free overnight EV charging is available on the drive, just one cable available. Please use the cable attached to the charger as it is not detachable. If you wish to day charge then please contact us ahead of arrival for additional information and charging rates.



Please note that some cupboards inside the house and one of the external sheds will be locked for storage purposes. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is fully accessible. The back shed is available for guest use and bike storage.



If you have any trouble with the door, message us and we will help straight away.



Other Things to Note:

The garden watering system runs automatically on a timer overnight during summer months. Please do not adjust it. Some external lights are on timers, others are motion-activated.



Bedroom 3 in the attic has steep stairs, a small step in the centre of the room and a low ceiling in the middle. It is not suitable for elderly guests or very young children but is a lovely, characterful room for everyone else.



Baby and toddler equipment is available including a highchair, potty, baby cutlery, baby plates and a hand mixer. A travel cot with waterproof sheet and fitted sheet can be provided on request - please let us know in advance.



Pets are welcome with a minimal fee of £50 per stay. Please let me know in advance if you will be bringing a pet.



A small first aid kit, board games and cards are in the dresser in the sitting room, along with spare light bulbs and appliance manuals in the purple folder. Please let us know if you use a bulb so we can replace it for the next guests.



The electrical consumer unit is on the wall in the sitting room near the corridor to the front door. The water stopcock is at the back of the corner cupboard by the kitchen sink.



Bin collections are every Tuesday morning. Black bin weekly, green recycling and glass bin fortnightly. Bins need to be put out to the roadside on Monday evening. Look at what the neighbours are putting out as a guide.



A gardener may visit during your stay and will knock and introduce himself. For longer stays, a mid-stay clean will be arranged.



Interaction with Guests:

We are available by message at any time and aim to respond quickly. For anything urgent during your stay, please message us directly and we will help as soon as possible.



NEIGHBOURHOOD

Old Basing is one of Hampshire's most attractive villages, with real history, genuine community and countryside on the doorstep.



The Street Bakeshop is a two-minute walk and not to be missed. It won Baker of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2025. Get there before midday for the pulled pork rolls. The Courtyard location in Lychpit is closest - turn right out of the house.



For pubs: The Crown is a great local. Bartons Mill sits by the river and is an easy walk through the Millfield. The Bolton Arms at the end of Milkingpen Lane is also worth a visit. All serve pub food, with Bartons Mill being the pick.



Olivers Fish and Chip Restaurant on London Road is excellent. It is family-run and award-winning, but it gets busy, so allow extra time.



For everyday shopping, the Tesco Express at the end of the cul-de-sac is a two-minute walk. For a bigger shop, Waitrose is at Basing View. M&S Food Hall, Tesco and Boots are at Chineham Shopping Centre. A Co-op and the Old Basing Village Shop serve the village for everyday bits.



For days out: Hartley Wintney (15 mins), Odiham (20 mins), Festival Place in Basingstoke, Newlyns Farm Shop, Wellington Country Park. Basing House ruins and Basing Common are both walkable.



GETTING AROUND

Basingstoke station is five minutes by car with fast trains to London Waterloo. Junction 6 of the M3 is close by.



By car: SatNav to Bartons Lane. Drive past the sign for Bartons Mill pub and Basing House on your right, then turn left onto Little Basing. The house is the sixth on the right. What3Words: necks.space.sushi



Parking: Two dedicated spaces directly in front of the house.



By bus: local services connect Old Basing to Basingstoke town centre regularly.



Free overnight EV charging on the driveway. Type C connector only - contact us in advance for details.