This Grade II listed, character home offers amazing views across the Avon Valley and St Catherine’s Hill. And its riverside location comes with fishing rights. The original 1750 cottage was extended significantly around 1900 and there are four reception rooms – sitting room, library, dining room and drawing room - all with fireplaces, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The entrance hall nods to the Arts & Crafts movement with a wide turning staircase, exposed timber beams and an open herringbone brick-built fireplace. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has custom-built units, granite worktops and a Rangemaster cooker. There is also a utility room, cloakroom, laundry room and wine cellar.

The first floor balcony from the master bedroom. The first floor balcony from the master bedroom. (Image: Spencers Property)

On the first floor is the ensuite master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a balcony, a second ensuite bedroom and a family bathroom. The gallery landing leads to bedrooms three and four; study/bedroom five on the second floor has built-in office units and a ‘crow’s nest’ view.

The house comes with fishing rights. The house comes with fishing rights. (Image: Spencers Property)

Gosfield Cottage is set in an acre of grounds with terraced gardens abundant with mature planting and herbaceous borders. Beyond is the riverside meadow with duck pond, large shed and a fenced children's playground. Here the river can be accessed via a jetty, to fish or just enjoy the tranquility of Sopley Old Mill Stream.

Guide Price: £1,750,000

Agent: Spencers Property 01425 205 000/ spencersproperty.co.uk

Arts and Crafts entrance hall.Arts and Crafts entrance hall. (Image: Spencers Property) The library. The library. (Image: Spencers Property) The kitchen. breakfast room. The kitchen. breakfast room. (Image: Spencers Property) One of the four reception rooms. One of the four reception rooms. (Image: Spencers Property) The jetty, a place to fish or chill. The jetty, a place to fish or chill. (Image: Spencers Property)

What's it like to live in Winkton

Winkton is situated just a couple of miles from the centre of Christchurch, a location that scores highly for residents of one of the UK’s top retirement destinations.

But it's not a sleepy town with an old population, with its proximity to beaches and the New Forest, it is perfect for active families too. 

The bustling town also boasts a thriving cultural scene. The Regent Theatre hosts live shows, music concerts and screenings, and the nearby Priory also holds music and literary events.