Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY An excellent opportunity to purchase a detached part thatch and part tiled brick and flint (and rendered) cottage in the heart of the charming and historic village of Hambledon. The village, located within the South Downs National Park, has an outstanding history, being The Cradle of Cricket and the rebirth place of English commercial wine production. The village nestles along a valley and ancient riverbed running from the South Downs in East Hampshire. For 3000 years there has been a settlement in Hambledon and the human footprint of history can still be discerned; a Roman villa, a Saxon church and significant Norman and Medieval buildings. Hambledon is set in typical southern English countryside in the South Downs National Park, surrounded by sweeping farmland and splendid woods. 'Hambledon Cottage' is set in an elevated position, north of West Street, yet in the heart of the village. The accommodation comprises; hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room and store room on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Some modernisation is required, however there are a number of features including exposed beams, an attractive mature rear garden and garage. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the potential and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Twin wrought iron gates leading to paved area, raised brick flowering borders, pathway leading to rear with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, door with bulls eye glazed panels. To the left hand side of the property is a further paved area (with a brick retaining wall) leading to the rear garden. Second door (main entrance) with bulls eye glazed panels leading to:
HALLWAY 11' 0" x 5' 0" (3.35m x 1.52m) Exposed beams to ceiling, undulating floor levels, glazed panelled doors to primary rooms and store room, Dimplex storage heater, square opening leading to:
KITCHEN 11' 1" x 7' 9" (3.38m x 2.36m) Windows to front and side aspect overlooking garden, tongue and groove panelling to walls, pitch to ceiling, Dimplex storage heater, range of storage units and shelving, twin drainer sink unit, washing machine point, power points, space for electric cooker, low door lintel, fluorescent tube lighting.
DINING ROOM 12' 7" x 11' 2" (3.84m x 3.4m) Low door lintel, exposed beams to walls, rendered walls, Dimplex storage heater, windows to front aspect, open square recess with windows to three aspects, ceramic tiled surround fireplace, power points, glazed panelled door with staircase rising to first floor.
LIVING ROOM 16' 10" x 15' 0" (5.13m x 4.57m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening. Two Dimplex storage heaters, windows to front and side aspect with door leading to front garden, brickette surround fireplace with matching hearth, corner cupboard housing electric meter, storage cupboard with heating pump (not tested).
FIRST FLOOR Landing with access to loft space, built-in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 1 14' 8" x 11' 0" (4.47m x 3.35m) 'L' shaped. Window to front aspect, radiator, Dimplex storage heater, square opening leading to:
DRESSING AREA 7' 10" x 6' 5" (2.39m x 1.96m) Window to rear aspect, sink unit.
BEDROOM 2 12' 8" x 11' 3" (3.86m x 3.43m) Measurements taken from approximately 2'2" off floor level with eaves to ceiling restricting headroom. Small dormer window to front aspect, exposed beams to ceiling and walls, interlinking door leading to:
BATHROOM Coloured suite comprising: panelled bath, tiled surrounds, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, window to rear aspect overlooking garden, restrictive ceiling height and low door lintel.
STORE ROOM 19' 1" x 10' 5" (5.82m x 3.18m) Glazed panelled roof, tiled floor, divided by central half height single brick wall leading to former garden wall with windows and doors leading to rear aspect, door with low lintel, leading to:
GARAGE 16' 1" x 11' 3" (4.9m x 3.43m) Maximum, narrowing to 9'6" to front of chimney, garage door to front, skylight window.
OUTSIDE To the front are twin wrought iron gates leading to paved area with brick retaining walls and flowering borders, external lighting, two doors leading to the house. To the left hand side is a paved area with a brick retaining walls and flowering borders leading to the rear garden, patio area, fish pond and rockery area.
AGENTS NOTE The property is brick and flint with pitched curved roof, to one section with thatching to the other section.