Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY 'The White House' is a rare gem, the perfect home for those who love the countryside yet like the benefits of being close to local village facilities and being within easy access of both Waterlooville and Cosham shopping facilities as well as rail and road links to Southampton, Chichester, Guildford and Portsmouth and London, Waterloo by rail in approximately 1hour and 20 minutes from Havant mainline station. The property sits on approximately three acres of established gardens, woodland and paddocks and is set back from the road secluded by mature trees, evergreens and bushes with the side boundaries having native hedges and fencing. The main house is a fine example of an early Victorian detached home which has been complimented by several extensions by different owners resulting in the substantial two floor accommodation providing flexible family living. Within the ground there is ample car parking, a driveway, a detached Coach House, former stabling and paddock. The accommodation lends itself to home and income and has formerly been arranged as a children's nursery. The east wing provides family accommodation with two reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom, laundry room and four bedrooms. The west wing has four reception rooms with a welcome area, storerooms, utility room and cloakrooms on the ground floor with three formal bedrooms, kitchenette, cloakroom and occasional bedroom on the first floor making a total of six reception rooms and seven bedrooms. The grounds feel private and a natural haven yet within a short period of time you could be sitting on the south coast or riding through many of the bridal ways and national parks. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the accommodation, location and potential business opportunities on offer.
ENTRANCE Curved crazy paved step with matching borders leading to main front door with glazed panel, leading to:
HALLWAY 27' 1" x 6' 1" (8.25m x 1.85m) Cloaks hanging area, access to basement/cellar, staircase leading to upper floor of the East Wing, radiator.
DRAWING ROOM 24' 3" into bay window x 15' 3" (7.39m x 4.65m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden and driveway with 'church pew' style seating to either side with wooden window seat. Open fireplace with cast iron inlay and marble hearth, storage heater (not tested), double doors leading to kitchen/diner.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 22' 0" x 11' 3" (6.71m x 3.43m) Kitchen Area: Range of oak fronted wall and floor units with oak work surfaces. Corner 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, waste disposal unit and cupboard space under, range of drawer units. High level 'Zanussi' stainless steel oven and grill (not tested) with storage cupboards over and under with 'Zanussi' microwave (not tested) to one side with storage cupboards. Display shelving, central peninsular style divide with 'AEG' electric hob (not tested) and storage cupboards under and oak work surface, dishwasher point, glazed door with window to one side leading to rear porch with wall mounted electric consumer box and meter, plumbing for washing machine, door leading to rear garden.
Dining Area: Ceramic tiled flooring, arched window to rear aspect, twin doors leading to side access lobby area and door to driveway, twin wall lights with dimmer switch, switch for external security lighting, storage heater (not tested).
FAMILY ROOM 24' 5" into bay window x 15' 1" decreasing to 10'0 into bay (7.44m x 4.6m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect overlooking field and garden, coved ceiling, two radiators, feature surround fireplace, ceiling light and fan, four wall lights, staircase leading to accommodation on the West Wing, door leading to:
WEST WING
RECEPTION ROOM 1 17' 10" x 15' 1" (5.44m x 4.6m) Central low level divide, comprehensive shelving to one wall, walk-in understairs storage cupboard, two radiators doors to west wing main reception, reception two and second kitchen
UTILITY ROOM 15' 1" x 7' 6" (4.6m x 2.29m) Range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, waste disposal unit and cupboard space under, dishwasher point, separate electric consumer box, double glazed window and door leading to rear garden, free standing LPG boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating system (not tested). Space for fridge/freezer, separate wash hand basin, fire door with automatic closure linked to fire alarm system.
RECEPTION ROOM 2 17' 2" into bay window x 15' 0" (5.23m x 4.57m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect overlooking garden, two radiators, ceiling coving, ceiling light with fan, wall lights.
RECEPTION AREA FOR WEST WING Separate Second Entrance with steps and ramp leading up to double glazed door into lobby, fire alarm system, internal double glazed door with matching panel to one side, leading to:
WELCOME AREA 17' 9" x 12' 4" (5.41m x 3.76m) Built-in reception desk with hinged access, skylight window, door leading to Reception 1, two radiators, doors to primary rooms.
RECEPTION ROOM 3 18' 8" x 16' 5" (5.69m x 5m) Measurements do not include square bay window to side aspect. radiator, skylight window, low level wash basins, raised work surface with single drainer sink, glazed panelled door with matching windows to either side.
CHILDRENS W.C.'S Low level w.c. cubicles with four w.c.'s three wall mounted wash hand basins, radiator, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect.
W.C. WITH DISABLED ACCESS Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, low level w.c., wash hand basin ceramic tiled splashback, separate built-in baby changing area plus storage under, radiator
WALK-IN STORE ROOM Range of shelving, fluorescent lighting
RECEPTION ROOM 4 35' 4" x 14' 8" (10.77m x 4.47m) Skylight window, double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, fluorescent lighting, double glazed fire doors leading to rear garden, three radiators, low level twin stainless steel sinks with storage cupboards under, two further built-in storage cupboards.
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING Balustrade landing, return staircase to second floor with storage area under, door to West Wing bedroom, double glazed window to front aspect, heater (not tested), original semi-circular feature window to half landing.
BEDROOM 1 16' 6" x 15' 0" (5.03m x 4.57m) Double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking gardens, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard space under and tiled surface to one side, ceiling light and four wall light points.
BEDROOM 2 15' 2" x 11' 3" (4.62m x 3.43m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, heater (not tested), dimmer switch.
LAUNDRY ROOM 8' 0" x 7' 6" (2.44m x 2.29m) Plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, built-in work surface, double glazed window to rear aspect, built-in cupboard housing immersion heater (not tested), low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, access to loft space, ceiling spotlights.
FAMILY BATHROOM 15' 11" x 7' 8" (4.85m x 2.34m) Radiator, ceiling spotlights, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect, Suite comprising pedestal wash basin, circular corner steam shower enclosure with separate shower head and multi jets, Jacuzzi style bath with spa feature, low level w.c., extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail, built-in storage cupboard housing hot water tank.
EAST WING TOP FLOOR Galleried landing providing access to two further bedrooms.
BEDROOM 3 15' 2" x 12' 8" (4.62m x 3.86m) Measurements taken from approximately 2'0" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, inset ceiling light and wall spotlight.
BEDROOM 4 14' 2" maximum x 12' 8" (4.32m x 3.86m) Measurements taken from approximately 2'0" off floor level with eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, double glazed window to rear and front aspects, inset ceiling light and wall spotlight.
WEST WING LANDING Staircase from Family Room in East Wing, door to inner landing, built-in storeroom with shelving.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, extractor fan, radiator, high level borrowed light window.
INNER LANDING Doors to bedrooms.
BEDROOM 5 12' 6" x 11' 2" (3.81m x 3.4m) Double glazed doors leading to roof top patio area, radiator, door way to:
KITCHENETTE 6' 5" x 5' 2" (1.96m x 1.57m) Work surface with single drainer sink unit, range of storage cupboards, space for fridge, high level borrowed light window.
BEDROOM 6 15' 1" x 14' 2" (4.6m x 4.32m) Two radiators, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden, hatch to loft space.
OCCASIONAL BEDROOM 15' 2" x 7' 8" (4.62m x 2.34m) Range of shelving, radiator, door to:
BEDROOM 7 13' 10" x 8' 6" (4.22m x 2.59m) Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden, built-in wardrobe to one wall with open frontage and shelving over, door leading from East Wing landing.
OUTSIDE 'The White House' is located at the end of a long private road which opens onto a large turning area with central tree. The drive extends to the front of the house which leads via a wide gateway to a further parking area and a large Coach House (in need of renovation) with an adjoining Stable block. There is a low level ornate open wall to the front of the property with pathway leading to lawned front garden with pond. The overall plot extends to approximately 3 acres which includes woodland to the rear, large paddock and enclosed gardens
OUT BUILDINGS Large parking and turning area with three breeze block and wooden built stables/storeroom each measuring approximately 11'5" x 10'0" Stable style door and pitched roof. Brick built two storey Coach House with double doors and housing two further stables and tack room/storage areas.
NB We recommend interested parties to research the West of Waterlooville development project via Winchester City Council. Furthermore, it is understood part of the present private drive access has been sold to make way for a new road by-pass in exchange for a new drive access from Purbrook Heath Road. We are awaiting legal confirmation of this agreement and would advise interested parties to satisfy themselves this agreement is legally in place before proceeding to purchase.