DESCRIPTION Situated in Fareham’s historic High Street conservation area is this most impressive Grade II listed family home dating from at least the early 17th century with a front façade added in the 18th century. This wonderful character house has a host of original features which must be seen to be appreciated. The current owner carried out a sympathetic and meticulous renovation programme which was recognised by The Fareham Society with their converted restoration award.
The living accommodation extends to almost 2000 sq ft with many of the rooms having wonderful ceiling beams, exposed wall timbers within lime plaster walls and original wide plank oak flooring. The drawing room has as its focal point, a large brick Inglenook fireplace with bread oven. The large dining room is ideal for entertaining with restored floorboards and an attractive bay window and brick fireplace with elegant marble surround. The kitchen has bespoke cabinetry designed in a farmhouse style with island unit, gas Aga and double butler sink. Steps from the kitchen lead down to a generous utility room which is located in the cellar. Adjacent to the kitchen there is a music room/study with double doors opening onto the courtyard. A cloakroom completes the ground floor living accommodation. On the first and second floor there are four generous bedrooms, also featuring attractive cast iron fireplaces and exposed beams. There are also two well-appointed bathrooms, one with a roll top bath and separate shower and an additional second floor WC. Outside, the courtyard garden includes a brick summerhouse, potting shed and garden room/workshop. Towards the end of the plot there is an additional area of garden with pedestrian access to car parking spaces nearby.
ENTRANCE DOOR
Leading to:
HALL
Oak floorboards. Door leading to:
DINING ROOM
Bay window to front elevation with secondary glazing and window seat. Oak flooring. Open brick fireplace with elegant marble surround. Exposed oak ceiling beams. Door to:
DRAWING ROOM
Centred around an attractive open brick Inglenook fireplace with original bread oven. Secondary glazed window to front elevation. Oak flooring. Ceiling beams. Secondary staircase leading to Bedroom One.
KITCHEN
A wonderful feature of this home, this hand-built solid wood kitchen has a range of fitted cupboards, built-in dishwasher, double ceramic butler sink, Island unit with drawers and cupboards and inset pastry slab. Two oven gas Aga with electric ‘Miele’ hob adjacent. Exposed ceiling beams. Ceramic floor tiles. Built-in pantry. Sash window to rear elevation. Staircase to first floor. Steps leading down to the former cellar/utility room.
UTILITY ROOM/CELLAR
Window to rear elevation. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Fitted cupboards with work tops. Butler sink unit.
REAR HALL
With door to garden. Wall mounted ‘Worcester’ gas boiler serving the central heating and domestic hot water. Door to:
CLOAKROOM
Window to rear elevation. Low level WC. Hand basin. Tiled floor.
MUSIC ROOM/STUDY
Double doors opening onto the courtyard garden. Ceiling beams. Alcove bookcase. Exposed floorboards. Feature restored brick wall.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Staircase to second floor. Doors off.
BEDROOM ONE
Window to front elevation with secondary glazing. Exposed floorboards. Built-in wardrobe with adjacent shelved cupboard. Cast iron bedroom fireplace. Exposed wall beams. Staircase leading down to the drawing room.
BEDROOM TWO
Window to rear elevation. Exposed floorboards. Built-in wardrobe/cupboard. Cast iron bedroom fireplace. Built-in cupboard with wall painting thought to date from the 17th century.
BATHROOM
Skylight window. Panelled bath. Pedestal hand basin. High level WC. Exposed brick wall and floorboards.
BEDROOM FOUR
Secondary glazed window to front elevation. Cast iron fireplace. Exposed floorboards and wall beams. Built-in double wardrobe.
PRINCIPAL BATHROOM
Freestanding roll top bath with claw feet. Low level WC. Pedestal hand basin. Radiator. Built-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Exposed floorboards. Built-in airing cupboard.
SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM THREE
Windows to side and rear elevations. Extensive eaves storage. Further built-in wardrobe. Exposed brick wall and floorboards.
EN-SUITE WC
Low level WC and hand basin.
OUTSIDE
The attractive gardens are divided into two sections. The first, situated immediately behind the house and arranged as an attractive courtyard garden with paving, seating areas and a brick and flint path.
There is an old brick summerhouse, two outside WC’s, currently used as potting sheds and a brick outbuilding currently utilised as a workshop.
The lower section of the garden includes a lawned area and shrubs and has a gate leading to the car parking spaces.
COUNCIL TAX
Fareham Borough Council. Tax Band D. Payable 2025/2026. £2,164.55.
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