Property description
Originating from the 1890’s, this charming Victorian residence is wonderfully positioned in the centre of Romsey, within easy walking distance of the many amenities offered within this desirable market town. Owners Comments“When we first saw no. 65 we immediately feel in love with its charming period features and lovely secluded garden.”
“In our time here we've very much enjoyed modernising and updating the interior whilst adding the garage, which is an incredibly useful space.”
Introduction The current owners have created a beautiful home, preserving period features, whilst fusing them with modern comforts including an energy efficient Hive central heating system. The living space is impressive, arranged over three floors and presented in complimenting calm modern décor. The accommodation is enhanced by a rear conservatory and enjoys generous outdoor space comprising a landscaped rear garden featuring two sun terraces and rare for central Romsey, a useful garage. Reputable schooling, the train station and popular supermarkets are close by in addition to picturesque walks via a canal path.
Description A wooden door leads to the newly carpeted, lengthy entrance hall providing access to the dual aspect open plan lounge dining room and first floor. The bright rooms offer many attractive features associated with the era including original wooden flooring and two attractive character fireplaces, both with fire side storage cabinets, one with a gas flame fire and the other with a wood burning stove. There is an under stairs storage cupboard and UPVC French doors to the rear garden. A doorway opens to the well-equipped vaulted galley style kitchen with matching wooden eye and base level units and granite worktops with inset deep double Franke sinks and appliances comprising AEG four ring gas hobs with stainless steel cookerhood and Samsung electric oven. Much light is afforded from the attractive conservatory benefitting from double doors out to the rear garden. On the first floor there are two well proportioned bedrooms both with attractive feature fireplaces and ample room for wardrobes served by the stylish three piece matching white bathroom suite with bath with shower over and folding glass shower screen, WC and wash hand basin. A second staircase leads to the master bedroom suite which is light and airy with eaves storage wardrobes and access to the luxury ensuite shower room with digital high pressure double shower cubicle, double sink and w/c.
Outside The rear garden features a generous patio terrace with steps up to an extensive lawn area with established shrub borders and a winding path leading to the log store. A painted pine garage with up and over door hosts power and light with a courtesy side door, useful boarded loft space, whilst being large enough to accommodate a car with storage space.
Agents NotesThe property benefits from gas central heating via a Worcester Bosch condensing combination boiler installed in 2007 and featuring an energy efficient HIVE system. There is double glazing and a garage.
LocationThe property is located in a popular area just a few steps away from Romsey train station and town centre amenities including Waitrose supermarket. For road commuters, the A27, A36 and the M27 are only a short drive whilst the historic city of Winchester and commercial centre of Southampton are just a short commute.
Property Features :
- Attractive and deceptively spacious characterful Victorian style property
- Good size garage
- Arranged over three floors with generous size bedrooms
- Stunning period features including character fireplaces, high ceilings and exposed wood flooring
- Conveniently positioned within Romsey town centre