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INTRODUCTION

Believed to date to around the 18th Century and situated in the very heart of the village is this Grade II Listed cottage, showcasing a beautifully appointed interior and an incredible rear garden which extends to around 400ft. Exuding both charm and character features throughout, the property boasts exposed beams and an open fire place, plus extended accommodation which includes a striking kitchen dining room with vaulted sky lantern. Furthermore, the cottage offers two additional reception rooms, a four piece bathroom suite, en suite shower room and first floor WC. Completing the extensive accommodation are two well proportioned double bedrooms and a loft room third bedroom.

LOCATION

The property benefits from being in Bishop Waltham s vibrant village centre which offers a broad range of shops and local amenities including shops, post office, pubs, a doctor s surgery and regular bus services. The neighbouring village of Botley is only minutes away and provides a mainline railway station with both Winchester city centre and Southampton Airport being just under half an hour away. All main motorway access routes are within easy reach. This historic market town is set against a backdrop of beautiful Hampshire countryside and offers the convenience of superb transport links.

INSIDE

Upon entry into Spring Cottage you are greeted by an impressive 16ft7 living room with Victorian sash window to the front elevation and a wonderful open fire with brick surround and wooden mantle over. Providing the perfect blend of old and new, the room is laid to modern tiled flooring and has original exposed beams, while there is a bespoke fitted storage cupboard and doors leads to a flight of stairs and the sitting room. A well appointed sitting room, also laid to tiled flooring has fitted dresser units to either side of chimney breast and double doors to the rear open into the extended ground floor accommodation. The inner hallway showcases a vaulted skylight, fitted storage cupboard and an internal oak door leads through to a four piece bathroom suite. The suite comprises a walk in mains shower with frosted glazed shower screen, a fitted bath, inset wash hand basin with fitted oak countertop, WC and heated towel rail. The room is finished with tiling to the principal areas, feature half panelled walls and a vaulted sky light. Sure to be the hub to this wonderful home is an open plan kitchen dining room with a feature sky lantern and exposed oak beams throughout. The kitchen itself, comprises a range of matching wall and base units with fitted oak worksurfaces over which incorporate an inset butler sink and provides space for a range cooker. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A dedicated dining area is found at the rear of the room and oak framed double doors open onto a courtyard style patio terrace perfect for alfresco dining.

The first floor landing provides convenient access to a well presented cloakroom room, complete with a WC, stone countertop and surface mounted bowl sink. The master bedroom positioned at the rear of the house, is a well proportioned double room with an excellent range of fitted wardrobes and has an exposed beamed ceiling. The adjacent en suite has a double glazed window overlooking the garden and a suite which includes a walk in shower with ceiling mounted rainfall shower head, WC, wash hand basin and a feature tiled wall and flooring. Bedroom two, also a good size double room has a fitted storage cupboard, feature beamed ceiling and Victorian sash window to the front elevation. A flight of stairs found within bedroom two, lead to the top floor where an attic room can be found which is currently utilised as homeworking office and could also lend itself as a third bedroom guest room.

OUTSIDE

The impressive rear garden is a notable feature to this lovely home, landscaped and presented in beautiful order the space extends to around 400ft. Offering two seating terraces, a large and well maintained lawn and a large timber framed home office summer house with decking terrace. The garden is set with a range of well established shrubs, plants and trees providing a wonderful setting to enjoy. The property offers rear pedestrian access to Jubilee Hall found off Little Shore Lane

SERVICES

Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Boardband Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband Up to 15 Mbps upload speed Up to 76 Mbps download speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach.