House For Sale £1,295,000
Property summary A Grade II Listed cottage with an abundance of period features and character, dating back to the 18th Century. Located not far from Northney bridge, which connects Hayling Island to the mainland, 'West Stoke House' features many fine features such as exposed timbers and brickwork, vaulted ceilings, wooden and flagstone flooring and an inglenook fireplace. Extensive renovations and improvements have been carried out to a high standard by the current owners over the years. Considerable thought was given to how to bring this fine old property into modern times, without losing the attractions its own period.
The principal rooms are generously proportioned and flow easily from the delightful Tudor vaulted kitchen to the comfortable drawing room with its inglenook fireplace and French doors to the garden terrace. There is also a large family room with twin French doors to the garden and a library for a peaceful read.
The modern trend for 'working from home' is provided for with the Library leading beyond to a study area, with its own external entrance. These adjoining rooms are located just far enough away from the hub of the house, so as to provide a degree of solitude and privacy. All bedrooms are of good proportions with the attractive Master Suite having both a dressing room and a spacious bathroom.
The generous plot incorporates, a cottage garden, a delightful rose garden and a large lawn adjoining neighbouring fields to the rear.
Being located on Hayling Island, there are many attractions on the doorstep, including award winning beaches, windsurfing and a kite surfing centre, horse riding facilities, a Links golf course, countryside walks along the Hayling Billy Trail and two Marinas. Day to day needs are catered for on the island, whilst nearby Havant provides more extensive shops and a mainline railway station for commuters to reach London Waterloo within 1½ hours.
Step inside 13'6" max x 9'10" A spacious and welcoming reception hall with a wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and beam over. Cotswold Stone tiled floor, and Mahogany staircase rising to first floor.
Drawing Room/Dining Room: 25'3" x 11'10" overall measurements. Originally two separate rooms. Matching windows to both areas and double doors onto garden terrace.
- Drawing Room Area: Inglenook fireplace with wood burner and beam and mantle over, brick inlay and hearth. Matching recesses to both sides of fireplace with shelves above and cupboards below, ceiling beams.
- Dining Room Area: Open fireplace with brick inset and mantle over, matching recesses to either side with shelves above and cupboards below (mirroring those opposite in Drawing Room end).
Family Room: 21'4" x 13'5" A light double aspect room with twin double doors to patio. Exposed brick wall to either side of chimney breast, period style fireplace with gas log effect inset in wooden surround and black granite hearth. Hand-crafted bar area with Chestnut posts and Cedar counter top, space for under-counter fridge, narrow carved wall shelf and wooden flooring.
Library: 10'7" x 10'1" Situated to the front of the house, with a range of fitted book shelving and cupboards. Open doorway to;
Study/Home Office: 12' max x 9' max. Window overlooking and external door to the front cottage garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 25'10" max x 15'9" max. A triple aspect room with a vaulted-beamed ceiling, Cotswold stone flooring, stable doors to both front and rear gardens and leaded-light windows. Comprehensive range of matching wall mounted and floor level cupboard and drawer units with black granite worktops and contrasting wood block worktop. Gas fired Aga with extractor over and a separate 'halogen four-ring hob. Integrated dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and space for large free-standing fridge-freezer. Stainless steel sink unit with tiled splashback and cupboards under. Exposed brick wall, period cast-iron fireplace with gas fire inset.
First Floor
Master Bedroom: 14'4" max x 13'4" Double aspect room with views over rear garden to fields beyond in one direction and over rose garden to another.
- Master En Suite: 9'4" x 10'6" Fully tiled walls with contrasting panels and matching floor tiling. 'His and Hers' suspended wash basins with double mirrored cabinets over, large walk-in shower cubicle with glass surrounding screen, corner bath with curved front, WC, bidet, twin towel radiators, shaver point, access to loft space.
- Dressing Room: Range of fitted open-fronted hanging and shelf units and view over front garden.
Bedroom Two: 13'4" max x 11'11" View overlooking rose garden. Feature period black-leaded cast-iron fireplace, picture rail.
Bedroom Three: 13'3" max x 11'11" View of rose garden. Cream painted feature period cast-iron fireplace with black-leaded inlay.
Bedroom Four: 11'9" x 8'10" Single step down from hallway, sloping ceiling, picture rail, small round window to eastern gable end and Velux roof light.
Family Bathroom: 7'6" x 7' Fully-tiled walls with contrast tiling at half height and matching floor tiles, large corner bath with curved front, recessed shower cubicle with glass screen, large pedestal wash basin, double mirrored wall cabinet, WC, heated towel rail.
Outside To the front, the property has an enclosed courtyard cottage-style garden surrounded by brick paved pathways leading from the pedestrian gate to the main front door, and to additional entrances into the kitchen and the study/home office.
There are flower and shrub borders and steps leading to the gravelled driveway and to the Annexe Cottage. An additional double open-bay barn-style garage is located beside the annexe. The large rear garden is mainly walled with open fencing providing views over adjoining neighbouring fields to the rear. There are a variety of flower and shrub beds and borders and mature trees. A pergola leads through to a charming and substantial rose garden located at the western side of the house.
Annexe cottage Situated at the end of the driveway, the detached annexe offers the opportunity for generational living or for generating income, if desired. The accommodation is over two floors and comprises; entrance hall, open-plan kitchen/sitting room, a second reception room ideal as a home-office or dining room, two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. The cottage has its own private garden overlooking neighbouring fields to the rear, and a double integral garage.
Garaging & parking A double open-bay barn-style garage to rear of main house, plus a double integral garage to annexe cottage. Off-road parking for several vehicles.
Additional information Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage
Broadband Connectivity
Local Authority: Havant Borough Council
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Exempt
Postcode: P011 0LE
directions From the A27 take the exit towards Hayling Island. After crossing the bridge onto the island, continue along the A3023 Havant Road. As the road bends sharply to the left, the property will be seen on the right hand side.
The principal rooms are generously proportioned and flow easily from the delightful Tudor vaulted kitchen to the comfortable drawing room with its inglenook fireplace and French doors to the garden terrace. There is also a large family room with twin French doors to the garden and a library for a peaceful read.
The modern trend for 'working from home' is provided for with the Library leading beyond to a study area, with its own external entrance. These adjoining rooms are located just far enough away from the hub of the house, so as to provide a degree of solitude and privacy. All bedrooms are of good proportions with the attractive Master Suite having both a dressing room and a spacious bathroom.
The generous plot incorporates, a cottage garden, a delightful rose garden and a large lawn adjoining neighbouring fields to the rear.
Being located on Hayling Island, there are many attractions on the doorstep, including award winning beaches, windsurfing and a kite surfing centre, horse riding facilities, a Links golf course, countryside walks along the Hayling Billy Trail and two Marinas. Day to day needs are catered for on the island, whilst nearby Havant provides more extensive shops and a mainline railway station for commuters to reach London Waterloo within 1½ hours.
Step inside 13'6" max x 9'10" A spacious and welcoming reception hall with a wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and beam over. Cotswold Stone tiled floor, and Mahogany staircase rising to first floor.
Drawing Room/Dining Room: 25'3" x 11'10" overall measurements. Originally two separate rooms. Matching windows to both areas and double doors onto garden terrace.
- Drawing Room Area: Inglenook fireplace with wood burner and beam and mantle over, brick inlay and hearth. Matching recesses to both sides of fireplace with shelves above and cupboards below, ceiling beams.
- Dining Room Area: Open fireplace with brick inset and mantle over, matching recesses to either side with shelves above and cupboards below (mirroring those opposite in Drawing Room end).
Family Room: 21'4" x 13'5" A light double aspect room with twin double doors to patio. Exposed brick wall to either side of chimney breast, period style fireplace with gas log effect inset in wooden surround and black granite hearth. Hand-crafted bar area with Chestnut posts and Cedar counter top, space for under-counter fridge, narrow carved wall shelf and wooden flooring.
Library: 10'7" x 10'1" Situated to the front of the house, with a range of fitted book shelving and cupboards. Open doorway to;
Study/Home Office: 12' max x 9' max. Window overlooking and external door to the front cottage garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 25'10" max x 15'9" max. A triple aspect room with a vaulted-beamed ceiling, Cotswold stone flooring, stable doors to both front and rear gardens and leaded-light windows. Comprehensive range of matching wall mounted and floor level cupboard and drawer units with black granite worktops and contrasting wood block worktop. Gas fired Aga with extractor over and a separate 'halogen four-ring hob. Integrated dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and space for large free-standing fridge-freezer. Stainless steel sink unit with tiled splashback and cupboards under. Exposed brick wall, period cast-iron fireplace with gas fire inset.
First Floor
Master Bedroom: 14'4" max x 13'4" Double aspect room with views over rear garden to fields beyond in one direction and over rose garden to another.
- Master En Suite: 9'4" x 10'6" Fully tiled walls with contrasting panels and matching floor tiling. 'His and Hers' suspended wash basins with double mirrored cabinets over, large walk-in shower cubicle with glass surrounding screen, corner bath with curved front, WC, bidet, twin towel radiators, shaver point, access to loft space.
- Dressing Room: Range of fitted open-fronted hanging and shelf units and view over front garden.
Bedroom Two: 13'4" max x 11'11" View overlooking rose garden. Feature period black-leaded cast-iron fireplace, picture rail.
Bedroom Three: 13'3" max x 11'11" View of rose garden. Cream painted feature period cast-iron fireplace with black-leaded inlay.
Bedroom Four: 11'9" x 8'10" Single step down from hallway, sloping ceiling, picture rail, small round window to eastern gable end and Velux roof light.
Family Bathroom: 7'6" x 7' Fully-tiled walls with contrast tiling at half height and matching floor tiles, large corner bath with curved front, recessed shower cubicle with glass screen, large pedestal wash basin, double mirrored wall cabinet, WC, heated towel rail.
Outside To the front, the property has an enclosed courtyard cottage-style garden surrounded by brick paved pathways leading from the pedestrian gate to the main front door, and to additional entrances into the kitchen and the study/home office.
There are flower and shrub borders and steps leading to the gravelled driveway and to the Annexe Cottage. An additional double open-bay barn-style garage is located beside the annexe. The large rear garden is mainly walled with open fencing providing views over adjoining neighbouring fields to the rear. There are a variety of flower and shrub beds and borders and mature trees. A pergola leads through to a charming and substantial rose garden located at the western side of the house.
Annexe cottage Situated at the end of the driveway, the detached annexe offers the opportunity for generational living or for generating income, if desired. The accommodation is over two floors and comprises; entrance hall, open-plan kitchen/sitting room, a second reception room ideal as a home-office or dining room, two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. The cottage has its own private garden overlooking neighbouring fields to the rear, and a double integral garage.
Garaging & parking A double open-bay barn-style garage to rear of main house, plus a double integral garage to annexe cottage. Off-road parking for several vehicles.
Additional information Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage
Broadband Connectivity
Local Authority: Havant Borough Council
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Exempt
Postcode: P011 0LE
directions From the A27 take the exit towards Hayling Island. After crossing the bridge onto the island, continue along the A3023 Havant Road. As the road bends sharply to the left, the property will be seen on the right hand side.
