DRAFT PARTICULARS
A delightful and spacious character cottage lying within a superb semi-rural location within beautiful established grounds amounting to approximately 0.42 Acre. The property, nestles within it's own secluded oasis and enjoys some fabulous views over countryside from the house and garden. Inside, the accommodation is well proportioned and in brief comprisees: Entrance porch, cloakroom, entrance hall, sitting room with glazed doors leading to the conservatory. Breakfast room, study and a 22' dining/family room. Kitchen with a good sized adjoining utility/boot room.
On the first floor, master bedroom with patio doors to the outside roof terrace. En Suite Bathroom. Bedroom two with glazed doors opening to the balcony. Bedroom three and family bathroom. Outside, a tree lined private driveway leads to the property and double garage. Outdoor heated swimming pool. Early viewing advised.
We understand that the property was originally built around 1906 and formerly the stabling to the neighbouring house. During the early 1970's the property was converted into an attractive dwelling. Following the conversion there have been further extensions which have created a spacious, charming and versatile home.
The property benefits from an oil fired heating system, some solar panels (please ask for further information), security system and double glazing.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Front door leading to:
ENTRANCE PORCH:
Tiled floor, window to the side aspect. Glazed door to the entrance hall. Door to:
CLOAKROOM :
Fitted with a low level WC. Wash hand basin, tiled floor, radiator. Window to the front aspect.
ENTRANCE HALL:
Stairs leading to the first first floor. Radiator. Thermostat control. Archway opening to the Breakfast room and door to:
SITTING ROOM:
The sitting room is well proportioned with an attractive bow window overlooking the front aspect Attractive fireplace surround with fitted woodburning stove. Two radiators. Parquet flooring. Double glazed sliding doors overlooking and opening to:
CONSERVATORY:
Double glazed with fabulous views over the garden. Double glazed patio doors, overlooking and leading to the garden terrace. Tiled floor.
BREAKFAST ROOM :
Double aspect room with bow window to the front aspect and window to the rear. Radiator. Doors leading to the kitchen, family/dining room and study.
FAMILY/DINING ROOM:
Spacious and versatile triple aspect room with windows to the side and rear aspect, together with double glazed patio doors overlooking and leading to the garden. Brick built fireplace with fitted woodburning stove. Two radiators.
STUDY:
Window to the rear aspect. Skirting heating.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen is fitted with a range of units comprising, base cupboard, drawer and wall units, together with a single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Space for free standing cooker with extractor over. Integrated fridge. Window to the front aspect. Door to:
UTILTY/BOOT ROOM:
Fitted with a range of base cupboard, drawer and wall units, offering plenty of storage. Double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Appliance spaces for washing machine and dishwasher. Freestanding 'Grant' oil fired boiler. Window to the front aspect and door leading to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING :
Airing cupboard. Built in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE:
The bedroom is lovely, light and spacious with a real feature being the double glazed sliding patio doors which overlook and lead out onto the spacious roof terrace. There are a range of fitted wardrobes and drawer/vanity unit. Radiator. Door to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM:
Panelled bath. Shower cubicle with electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal basin and heated towel rail. Velux style window.
BEDROOM TWO:
A good sized double aspect room with window to the side aspect and double glazed sliding doors opening out onto the roof terrace which enjoys fabulous views over the garden and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE:
Another good sized double room with a window overlooking the garden and the lovely view beyond. Range of built-in wardrobes. Skirting heating.
BATHROOM :
Fitted with a 'P' shaped bath with power shower over. Pedestal basin. Low level WC. Radiator/towel rail. Window to the front aspect.
OUTSIDE:
The house nestles perfectly within beautifully established gardens which amount to approximately 0.42 of an acre. The property is well screened from the lane and is approached via a gravel driveway which meanders privately through establised borders of attractive trees and shrubs. There is a DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, with double opening doors, power & light together with an access door to the side. The driveway and parking areas provide for plenty of parking and turning. A kitchen/vegetable garden area with greenhouse is conveniently situated and sheltered between the house and the garaging. The grounds extend from the side of the house and enjoy some picturesque views over the surrounding countryside and the area. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and borderd by mature hedging and planting together with a terrace adjoining the house. There is an outdoor HEATED SWIMMING POOL, superbly positioned to take advantage of the aspect. The pool/summer house overlooks the pool area and provides storage and seating areas etc, together with some solar panels.
LOCATION:
The property is located in a prime residential area which is sought after by buyers looking to move into this unique, semi-rural location. There is great access to the small neighbouring towns and villages of Bishop's Waltham, Botley and Wickham, together with the added advantage of Botley railway station which is also within easy reach. There is also convenient access to the larger towns along with the M27 and Southampton Airport.
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