Property description
Located on a private lane and fronting an attractive copse, Coombe Cottage is a charming extended character home set within a generous plot approaching a 1/5 of an acre located within a short flat walk from the centre of the picturesque village of Broughton.
Owners Comments
\"Coombe Cottage has been a uniquely private and peaceful retreat and a special place to bring our family into the world.\"
\"Added to the variety of amenities and fantastic community in Broughton, we feel that we've been really lucky to have such a special place to live over the last seven years.\"
Introduction
Originally constructed in 1916, the property has been subject to a most sensitive and extensive programme of renovation and improvement by our clients, fusing contemporary modern styling with characterful features including high ceilings, exposed beams, internal wooden slatted latch doors, handmade tiled floors and period fireplaces. The undoubted hub of the home is the well sized handcrafted country style kitchen/breakfast room boasting a dual aspect and stable door to the garden centred upon a dark blue Alpha range oven. Reception space is provided by a generous dining room and beautifully presented formal sitting room hosting a Clearview wood burning stove. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms presented in excellent decorative order, with the master serviced by an ensuite shower room. The outside space is wonderfully private with an attractive patio terrace, garage sized outhouse and a driveway providing parking for five vehicles to the front. This character home is conveniently situated for local village amenities but also offers excellent commuter access to the nearby historic cities of Salisbury and Winchester.
Description
A panelled solid wood door leads to the bright, welcoming hallway featuring a quarry tiled floor, providing access to the principal reception rooms. The kitchen breakfast room is the central hub of the home and is wonderfully bright via dual aspect windows and boasts attractive hand crafted country style units with extensive tiled worktops complementing the dark blue Alpha range oven. There is also space for a larder style fridge freezer and dishwasher with quarry tiled flooring. The dining area has ample room for a large table and chairs whilst featuring exposed beams and a wrought iron staircase providing access to the formal sitting room and music room. The sitting room boasts engineered dark wood flooring and a beautiful fireplace hosting a Clearview wood burning stove set upon a black slate hearth with solid oak mantle. The study/music room, also with feature fireplace and Clearview wood burner, offers an original quarry tiled floor and storage cupboard.
A stylish staircase with wrought iron balustrading leads to a sizeable bright landing with access to the four well proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom offers built in wardrobes, a dressing table and a luxury ensuite shower room. The further three bedrooms are serviced by a four piece bathroom suite.
Outside
The property is approached via a pea shingle driveway suitable for five vehicles with a side access pedestrian gate to the rear garden. The generous rear garden is attractively landscaped and features a large patio with paved steps to a raised lawn area, interspersed with cherry and apple trees. The lawned area extends to the rear boundary with a sweeping path and pergola leading to a summer house with power, light, telephone line and heating. There is storage available within the brick outbuilding which also offers power and water, currently servicing a washing machine and there is a separate timber store.
Location
The property is situated on a private unmade road overlooking a copse and encompassed by the renowned Trickledown Stud Farm. It is within easy walking distance of the valued amenities that Broughton has to offer including a village store, public houses, primary school, doctor's surgery, church and active village hall. The boutique town of Stockbridge with more extensive amenities is just 3 miles to the East. The area is renowned for its leisure pursuits with an abundance of adjacent footpaths leading directly onto the protected chalk downland.
Agents Notes
The property hosts a wealth of character features including exposed beams, high ceilings, fire places and wood flooring. Having been extended in 1987 it is offered with planning consent for a vaulted kitchen/garden room extension: reference 13/02834/FULLS. Coombe Cottage is serviced by oil fired central heating provided via the dual burner Alpha stove located in the kitchen. The Council Tax band is F amounting to £2,049.02 2014/15.
Directions
From Stockbridge, take the A30 towards Salisbury and then the left hand turning signposted Broughton. Continue along the road into the High Street which becomes Horsebridge Road where South Road can be found the on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Attractive character family home situated within a delightfully secluded position
- Four generous proportioned bedrooms and beautifully presented accommodation
- Feature dual aspect country style kitchen/breakfast room with handcrafted units
- Walking distance of Broughton and its traditional amenities and transport links
- Formal sitting room and separate study/music room, both with Clearview wood burning stoves