This unique and spacious period home is set within delightful mature gardens approaching half an acre. The cottage we believe dates from the early 17th century and has been skilfully extended to provide a spacious and versatile family home. There's a wonderful ambience of character and charm, thanks to numerous oak beams, lovely original features and interesting layout. There is potential to create a ground-floor annexe with its own entrance - ideal perhaps for a teenager, a relative or for home working. Private rear access to the large twin garages provides ample parking on a gravel drive.
A thorough viewing of this unusual property is essential to appreciate its qualities.
ENTRANCE:
The main entrance has an impressive pair of bespoke oak doors, leading to:
ENTRANCE HALL:
Quarry tiled floor. Cloaks/storage cupboard. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM:
Fitted with a low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Electric heated towel rail. Window to the side aspect. Radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:
The kitchen/breakfast room has a lovely elevated view over the rear garden and is fitted with a range of kitchen units which incorporate a double drainer sink unit, together with base and wall units. Space for a freestanding cooker, fridge and dishwasher. Tiled floor. Radiator. Door to:
PANTRY/UTILITY ROOM:
There is fitted shelving, space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. Window to the side aspect.
SITTING ROOM:
The sitting room is spacious, light and full of character with exposed beams and an impressive brick open fireplace with a Baxi fire. Windows to the front, side and rear aspects. Wall light points. Fitted corner cupboard and recess with lighting. Two radiators. Door to:
DINING ROOM :
The dining room is a good size, perfect for entertaining and family get togethers. Forming part of the original cottage, the exposed beams and panelling enhance the lovely ambience of the room. Two windows look out on the front garden. There are built-in storage cupboards, a door to the kitchen/breakfast room and access to the stairs. Radiator. Door to:
INNER LOBBY :
The inner lobby has an external door to the side of the house, plus doors leading to the ground floor shower room, bedroom four and study. The space is extremely versatile and could be regarded as an annexe, or an ideal space for home working. Cupboard containing Vaillant boiler. Tiled floor. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR/RECEPTION ROOM:
A spacious room with window overlooking rear garden. Large built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard. Double radiator.
SHOWER ROOM :
Fitted with a curved corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Tiled flooring and towel rail heated by both hot water and for summer use, electric element. Extractor fan in frosted-glass window.
STUDY:
Window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Window to the side aspect. Linen cupboard. Radiator.
BEDROOM ONE:
Spacious bedroom with windows to the rear and side elevations offering a lovely view over the rear garden. Large walk-in wardrobe. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO:
A good size double bedroom with a wealth of beams and character including oak floorboards. Door to a large loft storage space with light. Window to the front aspect. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE:
Although the smallest bedroom, there's still ample space for a double bed. Lovely original exposed beams. Radiator.
BATHROOM:
Spacious bathroom with two rear aspect windows overlooking the garden. Fitted with a panelled bath, shower and screen over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Two electric heated towel rails. Access to a spacious eaves storage area with light. Radiator.
SEPARATE WC:
Window to the rear aspect. WC. Vanity unit with wash hand basin. Radiator.
REAR ACCESS, PARKING & DOUBLE GARAGE:
The property has right of way via a rear driveway and double gates to a shingled area, providing ample parking, and to the large twin garages which have power and light. At the front there is a gravel parking area at the entrance side of the house.
GARDENS:
The gardens are a great feature of the property - a perfect haven for children and adults alike. The current owners have enjoyed several decades creating their own private 'park' - a remarkably secluded and tranquil place, nestling within a lightly wooded backdrop. An expanse of lawned areas plus established planting provide several different areas of interest. In the heat of summer there is always shade to be found. Outbuildings include a shed, a lovely summerhouse, a good-sized greenhouse, a log store and a large workshop (16ft x 10ft) with a verandah - a delightful place to sit and 'chill out'. The front garden is very colourful in spring, summer and autumn. The main solid oak entrance gate opens on to a good-sized paved terrace which provides an excellent view of the gardens and a sheltered area for dining and entertaining. White gates give access to the other side of the house and to the rear garden down a curved concrete path. Outside lighting at both sides, and outside taps.
LOCATION:
Swanmore lies conveniently within the picturesque Meon Valley. Hill Cottage is perfectly located in easy walking distance of the village centre (with general store and post office), the CofE Aided Primary School and Swanmore College.
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