Property description
An opportunity has arisen to purchase a beautiful 1840s Rural Cottage steeped in history ,which has been under the same owners for 40 years.Approached by a private lane, Keepers Cottage is set in approximately an acre of gardens and comprises 4 bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, 2 bathrooms, conservatory and a self contained unit which would have many uses, the cottage has original stone walls, original polished brick flooring and wood strip floors and wood beams throughout. On entering into the cottage you will find original polished brick flooring, a beautiful inglenook fireplace housing a large wood burner and wood store, access from here leads to a one bedroom annexe which has a kitchen, ensuite and doors out to the garden. The dining / sitting room has original polished brick flooring currently covered with carpet , a fireplace with wood burner and leads to a conservatory over looking the garden, perfect for morning coffee .The kitchen was updated in 2000 introducing modern appliances and also contains a solid fuel Raeburn used for cooking, hot water and to warm the whole house.To the rear door there is an area ideal for boots, coats etc and the downstairs shower room has a w/c and hand basin . The upstairs is reached by an open plan wooden staircase (originally built in 1880) leading to four bedrooms all with original wood doors and family bathroom mainly wood stripped and stained floors, stone walls and views to the gardens front and back. Outside there is a double garage and car port next to a small wooded area with access to the stream The garden runs around the whole property and the present owners have planted many mature shrubs, fruit trees, a vegetable patch containing many herbs , berries and vegetables.There is a wood store, coal bunker, Greenhouse, open summer house, a natural pond under a large willow tree and a stream which runs along the border of the garden and backs onto 40 acres of woodland.The Church is at the top of the lane. Easy access to A5 (half a mile) and local station (Liss one mile)easy commute to London (one hour) .Nearest Town Petersfield ( 7 Miles) and is on the edge of Southdowns National Park.
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Property Features :
- 18th Century Cottage
- Four Bedroom with Granny Annexe
- Original Stone walls and Polished Brick Flooring
- Set in Approximately One Acre of Land
- No Onward Chain