Property description
A beautifully quirky and unique single storey thatched cottage with private access over the Broadlands Estate accessing well reputed pretty Testway walks to the boutique market town of Romsey.
Owners Comments
\"We absolutely fell in love with this chocolate box cottage as soon we saw it. We are so happy, safe and secure living here. All of my guests adore this cottage too. It is charming, warm, cosy and it's like living a fairy tale. We usually eat outside from May to September and the garden captures full sunshine all day long. During the winter we adore the cosy fires and warmth.\"
\"We are totally private as we close the gate we leave the world outside and have the whole garden which surrounds the cottage. We cater for guests very well with all the space in the Garage, which is like another little cottage in the garden. Working from home in my beautiful office overlooking the garden is also a real pleasure, and I also have the comfort of a log burner here too! Totally spoilt! I love Kingsclere.\"
Introduction
With origins dating back to the early 1920's, Kingsclere contains all the enchantment of a character home fused seamlessly with many modern comforts. Exposed original timbers, feature brick fireplaces with fire side cupboards and wooden thumb latch doors offer the traditional character with practicalities including a self contained two storey garage, detached home office and tool shed. Feature high ceilings also highlight the charm within the generous accommodation which is particularly versatile offering the option to utilise the three bedrooms and two receptions to suit various requirements. Positioned perfectly for commuting with links via the A27 to the medieval city of Salisbury or Romsey, and located within the desirable village of Shootash adjoining immediate countryside, the cottage's versatility of accommodation extends to the outbuildings particularly the garage which could offer excellent supplementary living space. Kingsclere is encompassed by beautifully tended well sized gardens, offering a high degree of privacy featuring an original thatched well whilst the grounds are supplemented by generous parking.
Description
Upon opening the hardwood front door into the hall, one is immediately immersed in the history of this home with exposed beams and dark wooden thumb latched doors with matching architraves, accessing the principal rooms and a useful cloaks cupboard with alarm panel. The thoughtfully designed well equipped Shaston kitchen offers a quarry tiled floor with a range of cottage style eye and base units and worktops. The kitchen is delightfully presented with integrated day fridge, slimline dishwasher, Baumatic stainless steel extractor hood and space for a Range oven. There is a loft hatch with fitted ladder which hosts the electric immersion tank. The kitchen is supplemented by an open plan dining room centred upon a feature brick fireplace with wood burning stove and attractive fire side cupboards. The triple aspect garden room enjoys views over the gardens and also offers a quarry tiled floor with a door to the gardens. The lounge is an attractive room centred upon an exposed brick Inglenook fire place hosting a wood burning stove with original chainmail fire guard and fire side cupboard. The bedrooms are impressive all with generous wardrobe space and serviced by the family shower room comprising corner shower unit with electric Mira shower, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Garage/Annex Potential
The two storey garage is substantial and has been thoughtfully crafted to be in keeping with the main cottage with a thatched roof, exposed beams and attractive staircase. It could be utilised as an annex as the main part of the garage includes a utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer and a bathroom with ceramic tiled flooring. There is cedar coving to the ground floor with insulation to the first floor and ceiling. The first floor offers an ideal space for a variety of uses including additional office space or an ideal peaceful spot to pursue a hobby or craft. Furthermore, the garage door has been maintained so that if desired, the building can be used as a large garage as the utility area and bathroom are to the rear.
Timber Outbuildings
Another superb external space is the timber framed outbuilding, constructed on a concrete and brick foundation currently used as an office. It is fully insulated and once again presented with some characterful features, with wooden panelled walls and tile effect flooring. It is a spacious workplace for the vendor with power, heating and telephone lines installed in addition to a cosy wood burning stove.
Outside
The property is screened from the road by mature hedgerow and is approached via a wooden five bar gate to the extensive block paved driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles. The gardens encompass the property with the front hosting a lawned area with raised planters and an attractive covered porch with solid oak pillars to the front door. Dual side access leads to the rear approached from one side via the driveway and the other by lawns. The gardens are beautifully tended, predominantly lawned with broad sculpted well stocked flower borders hosting an array of flowering shrubs and a traditional working thatched well. There is a spacious tool shed with power. There is a private pedestrian wooden gate over Broadlands Estate leading to the beautiful Testway walk into Romsey town centre.
Location
Kingsclere is situated in the highly desirable village of Shootash within the Test valley parish and is ideally located within walking distance of a network of country paths to local villages, public houses and to the market town of Romsey, with convenient road links via the A27 to Salisbury and M27 to Winchester, Southampton and London. The popular town of Romsey is situated approximately two and half miles away offering a host of amenities and varied shopping outlets.
Agents Notes
The property benefits from attractive square-leaded glazing on all four aspects affording much light to the airy accommodation. There is Calor gas fired central heating and Kingclere is served by private drainage via a septic tank. The thatch has been regularly attended to with the last major overhaul approximately 11 years ago.
Directions
From Romsey take the A3090 towards Ower, just after The Cromwell Arms take the right hand turning onto the A27 signposted Salisbury. Continue into the village of Shootash where the property can be found after a short distance on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- A delightful single storey period home with three bedrooms
- Attractive period features including exposed timbers, wooden thumb latch doors, exposed brick firep
- Two/three generous reception rooms
- Thoughtfully designed Shaston kitchen complete with integrated appliances
- Multiple vehicle block paved driveway