Property description
A rare opportunity to own this historic home and a sought-after piece of English heritage that is believed to date back to circa 1580. Camellia Cottage is a Grade II listed detached thatched cottage full of character in the heart of the desirable and charming North Waltham village.Thatched Porch to front
Security 'coach style' light, Camellia Cottage name plaque, Substantial wood front door with cast iron letterbox, door knocker and handles giving access to Front Entrance Hall. Half height side gate access to front of property, full height side gate for access to rear of property.
Front Entrance Hall
Brick Floor, display shelf, fitted cupboards, leaded light style window, light, utility/fuse box access cupboard, Access to small Front Lobby with fitted coir mat, hanging space for cloaks, latch door to lounge and access to kitchen. Fitted movement sensor for alarm.
Kitchen - 14' 5'' x 7' (4.39m x 2.13m)
Comprising butler sink set in solid wood butcher block style work surface, dresser unit, further unit with flush fridge/freezer space, range oven, with stainless steel hood with dish washable filters, space for dishwasher, various cupboards both ground and eye level, attractive tiled surrounds, cast iron ‘Victorian’ style radiator, exposed brick and beam work, dual aspect leaded style windows to front and to side, access to Front Lobby and Rear Lobby, two wall light units, Digital TV point, DAB Radio point.
Sitting Room - 17' 6'' x 12' (5.33m x 3.66m)
Open partition with wood beams and leaded light glass, inglenook style fireplace with grate, wood panelled wall, beams to ceiling, fitted cream carpet, picture spotlights, front aspect with leaded light style window. Double Radiator, Digital TV point, DAB Radio point and BT telephone point (believed to be 8mb broadband compatible). Doors to Dining Room, Front Lobby and access to Rear Antechamber.
Dining Room - 11' 6'' x 9' (3.51m x 2.74m)
Real wood floor, brick built open style fireplace, dual aspect with leaded light style windows to front and side (one believed to be medieval). Ceiling light, Double Radiator, Digital TV point, DAB Radio point and doors to both Sitting Room and Rear Entrance Hall
Rear Antechamber
Real slate tiled floor. Access to Sitting Room, Rear Entrance Hallway, Rear Lobby. Rear aspect with leaded light style window. Storage cupboard, Double Radiator, some wood panelling, exposed beams, wall light and stable style outside door with access to rear of property.
Rear Lobby
Fitted cream carpet with cast iron ‘Victorian’ style radiator, latch door to Cloak/Shower Room, access to Kitchen and Rear Antechamber with staircase ‘2’ leading to First Floor Landing (new), ceiling light, fitted display area, exposed beams, 3 separate fitted cupboards (suitable for fitment of freestanding washing machine/tumble drier), Boiler cupboard with storage (presently also being used to house tumble drier).
Rear Entrance Hall
Main access outside door, Part cream carpet and part real slate flooring, doors to Dining Room, Rear Antechamber and staircase ‘1’ leading to First Floor Landing (old), ceiling light, Display shelf single radiator, some wood panelling, two storage cupboards.
Downstairs Shower/Cloak Room
Fully tiled walls, tiled floor, recently fitted glass fronted shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled chrome mixer, WC, wash basin, vanity top, radiator, recessed halogen down lighting.
First Floor
First Floor Landing (Oldest End)
Ceiling spot lamp, wood panelling, fitted cream carpet, latch style doors to Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2
First Floor Landing (Newest End)
Fitted cream carpet, Velux window, single radiator, two wall lights, power socket, room for storage cupboard and reading chair, exposed beams, latch style doors to Bedroom 3 and Family Bathroom
Bedroom 1 - 11' 5'' x 11' (3.48m x 3.35m) widening to 13'6 approx
Size incorporates fitted double wardrobe and further fitted cupboard, exposed beams, fitted cream carpet, dual aspect to front and rear, double radiator, Digital TV point, DAB Radio points.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 6'' x 9' 3'' (3.51m x 2.82m)
Exposed beams, side aspect window, double radiator, feature brick surround fireplace, fitted double wardrobe with additional cupboard, fitted cream carpet, Digital TV point, DAB Radio points and BT telephone point. Ceiling light point.
Bedroom 3 - 11' 6'' x 7' 3'' (3.51m x 2.21m)
Recessed storage area, exposed beams, fitted cream carpet, original trap door feature, two built in storage cupboards, two wall light points, leaded light window with side aspect. Radiator and BT telephone point. Presently used as a home office.
Family Bathroom
Free standing Victorian style roll top bath with claw feet with Victorian style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, ‘His & Hers’ recessed sinks set into vanity top with under storage, toilet, radiator and Velux window to rear of property. Part tiled walls and fully tiled floor.
Outside - Outside
The property is approached by car by a brick and flint flanked driveway access leading to double wood gates. An extensive gravel driveway opens up to provide parking for a number of cars and access to the detached garage and wood store. A brick pathway leads through the cottage style garden to the rear entrance door. The southerly facing gardens are very mature and well stocked and landscaped. There are further pathways leading to a raised walled patio area at the back of the garden and also a pathway leading around both sides of the property to allow access to the front garden area.
Other
The property is heated via Oil Fired Central Heating. The property also has mains water/waste. The thatch was replaced circa 1997 and is believed to last approx 50 years. The present owner has resided at the property for the past 10 years.
Media
The property has been fitted with a Digital Freeview aerial, a separate DAB Digital Radio aerial and electronic booster providing feeds to: Bedrooms 1 & 2, The Lounge, Dining Room & Kitchen. Freeview HD is available as is DAB Radio signals. The property is presently subscribed to an up to 8mb broadband service and BT phone line.
Location
The property is located on Yew Tree Lane, 1 mile from the A30. Once on the A30, it is approx a 4 minute drive to J7 M3 providing excellent links to both London and Southampton. The A303 also is within 4 minutes from the A30 out of the village connecting you to Salisbury and the west country. Basingstoke is approx a 15 mins drive and Winchester approx 20 mins.
Directions
From J7 M3 proceed towards Basingstoke, immediately take the slip road left onto the A30 towards Kingsworthy. After approx 1 mile you will pass a garden centre on the right hand side. 500 yards after the garden centre, turn right towards North Waltham, approx 1 mile you will enter the village where Camellia Cottage can be found on the left hand side, down the hill. It is the only thatched cottage on the left.
Property Features :
- 3 Bedroom Grade II Listed Historic Heritage Property
- 2 Reception Rooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Driveway parking for several vehicles
- Great Access to commuter routes