Property description
Forming part of the original 17th century Manor House, The Corner House is a handsome Grade II listed home situated in the heart of the village of Whiteparish.Owners Comments“We have really enjoyed living in this wonderful old building, and being located in what is one of the prettiest parts of the village.”
“The village of Whiteparish has a wide variety of local amenities and lovely nearby walks into the New Forest.”
IntroductionListed by Pevsner as one of the Finest Buildings of England with significant historical importance. The Corner House is constructed of Flemish bond brick and tiled roof, and fuses many period features associated with its era including high ceilings, exposed timbers and open Inglenook fireplace, with the comforts of modern living including an attractive hand crafted oak cottage kitchen breakfast room with underfloor heating. Arranged over three floors and having undergone a tasteful schedule of considerable improvement in recent years, this home enjoys stunning views over the village whilst benefitting from a large separate garden, ideal as a versatile entertaining space with garage sized storage shed and an attractive elevated walled front garden. With two established parking spaces to the front and positioned within easy walking distance of the wealth of village amenities, The Corner House is a beautiful character home.
DescriptionThe character front door opens into the dining hall offering versatile space for family dining, and benefits from solid oak flooring. Original exposed timbers and high ceilings are a feature of The Corner House. The well sized sitting room is beautiful with views over the front garden, and has a wonderful focal point of the feature Inglenook fireplace including the original ship beam mantle, clay tiled hearth and evidence of the original bread oven with woodburning stove. The kitchen breakfast room is both stylish and practical and features beautifully hand crafted oak units with Italian tiled worktops and flooring with underfloor heating. The kitchen features a double Belfast sink and space for electric oven, dishwasher and ample room for a small table and chairs. The kitchen is supplemented by a useful utility room with space for fridge freezer, washing machine, floor mounted Worcester Bosch boiler and doors to the rear garden and cloakroom.The first floor hosts two particularly well proportioned bedrooms, both enjoying their own individual charm and ample space for furniture, serviced by a quality family bathroom with traditional white suite comprising freestanding roll top bath, WC and wash hand basin.The second floor features a charming master bedroom enjoying a delightful view over the village and church, with access to a small study area and serviced by an ensuite shower room.
OutsideEstablished parking for two cars leads to steps to the elevated private front garden enclosed by a low level wall and accessed via a wrought iron gate. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds. A stepping stone path set within the lawn leads to the front door. A right of access path leads to the separate cottage garden which is wonderfully private and peaceful with a variety of shrubs, flower beds and lawn area. There is also a garage sized metal storage shed.
LocationThe Corner House is centrally positioned within Whiteparish which benefits from excellent village amenities which include the highly reputable Whiteparish Primary School, choice of public houses, village store and doctors surgery. Whiteparish enjoys excellent commuter access, equidistant to Romsey and Salisbury (approx.8 miles) and convenient to Southampton (approx. 14 miles).
Agents NotesThe property is served by gas central heating with underfloor heating in the kitchen and mains drainage.
Property Features :
- Grade II listed three bedroom period home
- Part of the original 17th Century Manor House
- Listed by Pevsner as one of the ´Finest Buildings of England´ with significant historic
- Central village location surrounded by attractive character homes
- Established parking for two cars