A superb grade two listed thatched cottage, situated within the town centre, with a double garage and landscaped gardens.
Accommodation: The entrance hall, accessed via a half-glazed oak front door, is pleasantly brightened by a double-glazed roof window. It features useful cloak cupboards and oak strip flooring adding warmth and elegance to the space. The dining room is an inviting area boasting recessed ceiling downlighters and an inglenook recess framed by fitted cupboards on either side.
Secondary glazing enhances insulation, while oak flooring and a handcrafted oak staircase with turned stair rods elevate the character of the room. A storm porch with a period oak front door provides access to the front garden. The open-plan kitchen/dining/family room is a spectacular space showcasing green oak vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and an abundance of natural light. This impressive room features Riven granite worktops paired with shaker-style wooden cabinets, drawers, and a recessed sink fitted with a monoblock mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge/freezer whilst a stunning inglenook fireplace adds charm and warmth. The space is beautifully adorned with a magnificent wrought-iron Tudor-style chandelier and three sets of double casement doors that open onto the patio and garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The library hallway is a cleverly utilised and cosy yet functional space featuring extensive bookshelves, oak flooring, and natural light enhanced by a roof light tube. The study offers a perfect workspace, complete with a recessed gas fire coal-effect stove, polished oak flooring, and a shelved recess fitted with a desk. The drawing room is bright and spacious, featuring a dual aspect. It includes a recessed gas-fired coal-effect stove, polished oak flooring, and a secondary staircase leading to the master bedroom. Bedroom four is a versatile space that can be adapted as a bedroom, studio, or additional living area. It features fitted cupboards, oak strip flooring, and a walk-in shelving cupboard. A solid oak external door offers access to the outside, and a pull-down loft ladder provides entry to a small loft housing a Worcester combi boiler. A door leads to the “Jack and Jill” shower room and guest cloakroom, which is stylishly appointed with granite floor tiles, fully tiled walls and a thermostatic shower. Additionally, the ground floor benefits from underfloor heating.
The first floor is accessed via a charming landing, which features an original fire grate and leads to all the upstairs rooms. The principal bedroom is a generously proportioned dual-aspect room, showcasing beautiful period beams that add character. A secondary staircase provides convenient access directly to the lounge. Bedrooms two and three are equally full of charm, with exposed wall and ceiling beams enhancing their character and warmth. The bedrooms are served by a neat shower room and a separate family bathroom, ensuring convenience and practicality for all occupants.
Outside: The cottage boasts a delightful covered veranda adjacent to the front door, supported by elegant oak posts and topped with a polycarbonate roof. The modern double garage is accessed via a rear driveway, held under a yearly renewable licence from Hampshire County Council. One garage features a remote-controlled door, while the second has a manual door. Inside, the garage is well-equipped with a butler-style sink, electric lighting, power, extensive eaves storage, and an outside tap connected to 18,000 litres of underground storage tanks that harvest rainwater and groundwater. To the front of the garage is an additional parking space, to the rear lies a convenient garden cloakroom, complete with a low-flush WC, hand basin, ceramic tiled floor and part-tiled walls. A separate garden shed/store provides additional storage solutions but, if removed, could provide space for additional parking (STP).
The garden is a true highlight of the property, offering mature hedging along Mill Lane for privacy and thoughtfully designed landscaping. Features include expansive lawns, a charming rockery, a raised herb garden and raised flower beds. A large paved patio area and winding pathways create inviting spaces for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertainment. Double wooden gates off of Mill Lane lead to an area of hardstanding which, as an established access, could be utilised as further parking if desired. The front garden complements the property beautifully, with landscaped shingle beds adorned by mature shrubs and plants, further enhancing the cottage’s picturesque appeal.
Agent's Note:
The double garage is approached via a private track owned by Hampshire County Council subject to a licence for an annual fee of approximately £300.
Test Valley Council Tax:
Band: F, Price: £3,034.96 for the year 2024/25
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