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" Formerly part of the Compton Estate, this most stunning period cottage occupies an ideal elevated position enjoying far reaching spectacular views from every aspect across the beautiful surrounding countryside of the highly sought after Test Valley village of King’s Somborne.

Owners Comments
“More than anything Furzedown has been a great place for the children to grow up. They’ve had an almost Enid Blyton-like childhood with adventures and den building in the woods. They’ve enjoyed real independence, I’ve known that they’re safe, a stone’s throw from home. I’ve no doubt that one of the things that I will miss most are the views, opening the curtains to see the sun rising over the hills on the far side of the valley – what an uplifting start to the day!”

“What first attracted me to Furzedown Cottages was the feeling of space, away from the hustle and bustle of town. It’s provided an ideal compromise: peace and quiet but far from remote. There’s a real feeling of living in the heart of the countryside but with easy access to Romsey, Stockbridge and Winchester. Even Southampton for me was an easy, pleasant commute. I’ve really loved the easy access to some great footpaths and cycle routes, it’s been like having Parnholt Woods and Farley Mount as an enormous extension to our own garden.”

Introduction
Having undergone an elegant schedule of extension and improvement by our client over the years, this delightful home retains much of the original character and charm associated with its era which fuse seamlessly with all the comforts of modern living. The property boasts a striking hand crafted country kitchen comprising bleached pitched pine worktops and an Esse stove centrepiece along with versatile four double bedrooms and two spacious reception rooms offering comfortable family living. The property is encompassed by stunning rolling open countryside and its cottage gardens have been delightfully landscaped featuring formal lawns, attractive trees and productive growing areas with generous parking space to the front. The quintessential Hampshire village of King Somborne offers a wealth of traditional village amenities and beautiful local walks with excellent local schooling and commuter accessibility.

Description
An original pine front door opens into the entrance hall where you are immediately immersed into the era of the home with traditional wooden cladded walls and stripped pine internal doors which provide access to the lounge, part of the original cottage, which features an open brick fireplace and stone hearth with solid pine shelving within the chimney recess. The country kitchen is both striking and practical with hand crafted wooden base units, larder cupboard, feature bleached stripped pine worktops and traditional butler sink all over slate tiled flooring. The undoubted focal point to the room is the oil fired Esse twin jet stove which provides the heating and hot water. There is a concealed undercounter fridge and fitted Calor gas hob and oven and space for a dishwasher, the kitchen is supplemented by the generous utility/boot room also with butler sink, and ample space for washing machine, dryer, fridge freezer and lazy susan with glazed wooden door to the side aspect. The dining room is wonderfully bright with much light afforded from the rear window with stripped pine sill and wooden glazed double doors to the rear patio and offers ample room for a large family table. A separate study or bedroom four provides versatile living space.The landing provides access to three well proportioned bedrooms, enjoying individual charm and pleasant views from every aspect. The master bedrooms is a charismatic room with exposed green oak beams and distressed wood wide board flooring. It boasts delightful views to the rear via the cottage style windows, a dressing/sitting area with substantial wardrobe and cupboard and a modern ensuite shower room with double shower cubicle. One of the remaining first floor bedrooms form part of the original cottage with bedroom two benefitting from an original cast iron fireplace and a generous walk in wardrobe. Bedroom three features built in wardrobes and desk space and both are serviced by a family bathroom with original cast iron bath and fireplace.

Outside
1 Furzedown Cottage is simply beautiful and enjoys generous delightfully landscaped gardens, once featured within Hilliers garden publications, and approached from a country lane via a gravel driveway leading to the ample parking and turning area. The front garden is flanked by beech hedging with lawned area, log store and brick paved steps up to the front door with a wooden side gate to the rear gardens. Here there is an attractive patio terrace ideal for summer entertaining, hosting a water feature and raised flower beds. The garden is divided by trellis fencing into two defined areas, the first being more formal with attractive lawns, summer house and pretty well stocked flower bed borders. The second area is interspersed by interesting trees including a Rowan and Plum tree. There are two productive raised growing areas currently for an Asparagus bed and a separate redcurrant and blackcurrant bed. The gardens back onto paddocks and rolling open farmland beyond.

Location
King’s Somborne is a delightful rural village, shrouded in countryside yet enjoying easy accessibility to Romsey, Winchester and its neighbouring boutique town of Stockbridge. Lying in the valley of the edge of the River Test, the village is perfect for picturesque walks and cycle rides. Typical village amenities include a post office, reputable local schooling, church, public house and village shop. The village hall is central to the vast array of activities within this strong local community.

Agents Notes
The property was extended in the mid 1990’s and features oil fired central heating via the Esse stove. The property benefits from traditional windows with hand made glass within the original parts of the cottage. "