Property description
With origins dating back to the early 20th Century, this characterful cottage enjoys a host of features evocative of its era, set within gardens of in excess of ¼ acre with delightful views over the adjoining countryside.
Owners Comments
“With our busy home life and schedule the location of Cobweb Cottage has been a huge blessing, accessible to Salisbury, Romsey and Southampton with school buses available to all local schools whilst our children were growing up.”
“The village is incredibly friendly and participative if you wish to be involved. We have enjoyed being part of this active community and have always felt comfortable within the environment and homely with the cottage.”
Introduction
Having been more latterly extended and cleverly designed to provide substantial family living space, the ground floor accommodation is particularly impressive, featuring a contemporary kitchen/living area principally in an open plan styling and centred around a wonderful exposed brick fireplace with inset woodburning stove. The beautifully presented kitchen space is attractively vaulted, flowing through to a raised dining area and living space which in turn leads into a large conservatory. There is also a lovely principal sitting room with a feature open fireplace whilst the first and second floors offer four bedrooms and two bathroom facilities.
The extensive garden is a particular delight, landscaped to provide various terraced and seating areas enjoying a most pleasant outlook over the immediately adjoining countryside. Conveniently situated on the fringes of the active and well regarded village of Sherfield English with excellent school and commuter access, Cobweb Cottage fuses the charm and elegance of a period home with the conveniences of modern living.
Description
A UPVC and glazed door opens into the entrance hall which offers cloaks hanging space and understairs storage. The main living space of the house is an exceptional single storey extension with exposed timbers which spans the breadth of the home and has been ideally designed to provide both bright and spacious living space afforded via ceiling and large picture windows offering views and access to the beautiful gardens. The extensions affords kitchen dining and living space, centred upon the pretty brick fireplace hosting a woodburning stove and storage cupboards. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of eye and base level units with wooden worktops extending into a curved breakfast bar area with a door leading to the side courtyard. Cooking is provided by a Rangemaster five burner gas range with extractor hood over. There is ample space and plumbing for further appliances. The dining area rests upon a raised oak floor overlooking the garden and is an attractive venue for entertaining. An archway leads to the large conservatory which serves as a utility room as well. Double doors open into the sitting room which is well proportioned and centred upon a feature open fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantle. Stairs lead to the first floor landing which hosts three bedrooms, the well fitted family bathroom and an airing cupboard. The master is exceptionally large with dual aspect windows and bedroom two hosts an original cast iron fireplace and built in wardrobes. Stairs lead to the guest bedroom which features eaves storage wardrobes space and an ensuite shower room.
Outside
The property is approached via a large gravel driveway with generous parking fronting the detached garage. A gate leads to a side courtyard hosting a log store and summer house/storage shed. The rear garden is a delight, predominantly lawned with the backdrop of extensive open farmland views. The garden combines attractive seating areas, feature patio adjacent to the house and feature shrub borders. The lawns are studded with fruit trees and offer a high degree of privacy.
Location
Sherfield English is a sought after location, well provided for in community amenities and activities which include generous sporting and recreational facilities, a popular public house, village hall in addition to the convenient post office. The neighbouring village of Whiteparish also offers more day to day amenities including a well-regarded primary school and doctors surgery. More extensive amenities and shopping outlets are available in the nearby market town of Romsey.
Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating and private drainage via a septic tank.
Directions
From Romsey take the A27 towards Salisbury through the village of Shootash proceeding into Sherfield English. After passing the post office on your right hand side continue along the A27 and Cobweb Cottage can be found on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Four bedroom character cottage
- In excess of ¼ acre of gardens
- Popular village location
- Host of character features
- Impressive open plan living accommodation
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