ashton lane, bishop's waltham

A delightful period cottage lying in a superb location in the picturesque hamlet of Ashton - nestling within the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park. The setting is perfect for enjoying country life, yet so convenient for access to the vibrant medieval town of Bishop's Waltham and the cross country route to Winchester. Inside is suprisingly spacious, with a lovely charm, ambience and some fabulous character features - all complemented with later improvements, including a bespoke country kitchen and a unique and stylish bathroom. There are three bedrooms and a super oak framed conservatory to the rear which also provides additional living space along with a cellar/snug and two well proportioned reception rooms with fireplaces and wood burning stoves. Outside, there is driveway parking and an enclosed cottage style garden. Properties in this location are rarely available and early interest is highly recommended.

ENTRANCE PORCH:
The pretty entrance porch has a part glazed front door and windows to the side aspects, together with the main entrance door leading to:

FAMILY ROOM/DINING ROOM
The family room, is a versatile reception room, which could also be easily used as an impressive dining room or study. The room centres around the attractive fireplace which has exposed brick work with an oak beam over and a fitted wood burning stove. There is a practical, tiled floor in keeping with the cottage and a cottage style window to the front aspect. Exposed ceiling beam. Radiator. Latch door leading to:

INNER HALL:
With stairs to the first floor. Tiled floor. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM:
The sitting room has a lovely ambience with exposed wood flooring, ceiling beam and an exposed brick corner fireplace with fitted wood burning stove. There is a cottage style window to the front aspect. Wall lighting and a period style radiator.

KITCHEN:
The kitchen is fitted with bespoke cream painted units and is complimented with oak worksurfaces, tiled splashbacks and a butler sink with mixer tap over. There is appliance spaces for a range style cooker, washing machine and free standing fridge. The Worcester boiler is concealed in a built in cupboard. Tiled floor. Inset ceiling lighting. A window size opening above the sink connects to the conservatory.

OAK FRAMED CONSERVATORY
The conservatory is spacious light and versatile with a lovely view over the garden, along with plenty of space for dining and living room furniture. The floor features exposed wood flooring with under floor heating. Double opening doors, leading into the rear garden. Wall light point.

BASEMENT/LOWER GROUND FLOOR

CELLAR/SNUG ROOM
A great surprising feature of the cottage is the cellar which has been superbly converted into a versatile room. There is an abundance of character with exposed flint walls, ceiling beams and floorboards. Radiator.

LANDING:
Window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Access to loft.

BEDROOM ONE:
A good size double room with an ornate fireplace surround and exposed flooring. Cottage style window to the front aspect. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
Cottage style window window, overlooking the rear garden. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE:
Cottage style window to the front aspect. Exposed floor boards. Built in cupboards. Period style radiator.

BATHROOM:
The bathroom has been stylishly and uniquely fitted to feature a most attractive free standing roll top bath which is complimented by the exposed feature brick wall. There is a tiled shower enclosure with clear door. Vanity unit with wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Radiator. Inset lighting.

SEPARATE WC:
WC. Radiator. Window to the rear aspect. Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE:
There is an attractive cottage style garden to the front of the property which is bordered by rustic palasade fencing. A border to the front elevation has some planting and an established Wisteria.

DRIVEWAY PARKING: The driveway parking is located to the side of the adjoining cottage which allows for two tandem parked cars. A pathway continues from the driveway to the rear access gate of the garden, where the private drainage tank and calor gas bottles are kept.
The rear garden, is enclosed and landscaped in a pretty cottage garden design with lawn and well stocked borders. There is a paved terrace to the rear of the house and a decked terrace at the end of garden.

SERVICES:
Please note: There is private drainage which is shared with the neighbouring properties. Calor gas fired heating.
Please do ask for further information.

LOCATION:
St Clements cottage is situated within a pretty, semi-rural hamlet which lies within the beautiful countryside of the South Down's National Park. The location offers glorious walking, with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways and is a lovely situation to enjoy country life. The thriving and vibrant medieval market town of Bishop's Waltham is within a convenient distance as is the cross country route to Winchester.

VIEWING:
By prior appointment only - please contact one of our team in Bishop's Waltham, we will be delighted to provide further information or arrange an appointment.

COUNCIL TAX BAND D ; (WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL) £2126.23 FOR 2023/2024