House For Sale £600,000
Introduction Dating back to the 1830's and formerly the village shop, this three bedroom character cottage was once extended in 1997 and again in 2016 by the current owners and now offers deceptively spacious accommodation throughout. The cottage still retains a wealth of charm and character and is conveniently situated within walking distance of the village school and public house as well as being close to Bishop's Waltham and Wickham village centre. On the ground floor the accommodation comprises 21ft sitting room, 20ft kitchen/diner, family room/office and cloakroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which is a master which boasts a dressing area and en-suite, along with the family bathroom. Additional benefits include a driveway providing ample off-road parking and attractive mature gardens. To fully appreciate both the location and the accommodation on offer, an early viewing truly is a must.
Location Upham is a pretty village surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular starting point for walking and cycling in the South Downs countryside. The village itself benefits from a popular primary school, pub, church, village hall and playing field and conveniently lies between the Cathedral City of Winchester and the pretty medieval market town of Bishops Waltham. Neighbouring Botley is also close by, which has a mainline railway station, as is Hedge End and its popular Retail Park that includes Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer. Southampton Airport is approximately twenty minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also within easy reach
inside The property is approached via a pathway leading to the front door which has a covered entrance. The front door opens into an entrance lobby that leads through into the light and airy sitting room. The sitting room is a double aspect room with windows to the front and rear, exposed beam, feature brick fireplace with wood burning stove inset and a door leading through to the spacious kitchen/diner. The kitchen is also a double aspect room with windows to the rear and side aspect and overlooking the garden along with a door that leads out to the paved patio seating area. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, cupboards and drawers. There is also the added benefit of the original Baker's oven offering additional storage space. There is an integrated electric oven and hob with extractor over, sink unit, dishwasher, an oil fired Aga-style oven, space for a washing machine, fridge/freezer along with contemporary tiling. The family room is a well-proportioned room with a window to the front aspect and benefits from a feature fireplace. The cloakroom has been fitted with a low level wc, wash hand basin and modern tiling.
On the first floor, the landing provides access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom can be found to the front of the property with windows to the front aspect and benefits from a dressing area as well as an en-suite. The modern en-suite comprises a walk-in shower, low level WC and vanity sink unit. Bedroom two can be found to the rear of the property with a window overlooking the garden, whilst bedroom three has a window to the front aspect. The family bathroom comprises of a panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, vanity sink unit and a Velux window.
Outside To the front of the property there is an enclosed lawned garden with established shrubs and hedging. A driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles. A particular feature of the property is the attractive, mature enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio seating area, vegetable patch and is well stocked with various shrubs and trees. There is also a garden shed and pedestrian access.
Council tax Eastleigh Borough Council - Band E
tenure Freehold Property
Location Upham is a pretty village surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular starting point for walking and cycling in the South Downs countryside. The village itself benefits from a popular primary school, pub, church, village hall and playing field and conveniently lies between the Cathedral City of Winchester and the pretty medieval market town of Bishops Waltham. Neighbouring Botley is also close by, which has a mainline railway station, as is Hedge End and its popular Retail Park that includes Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer. Southampton Airport is approximately twenty minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also within easy reach
inside The property is approached via a pathway leading to the front door which has a covered entrance. The front door opens into an entrance lobby that leads through into the light and airy sitting room. The sitting room is a double aspect room with windows to the front and rear, exposed beam, feature brick fireplace with wood burning stove inset and a door leading through to the spacious kitchen/diner. The kitchen is also a double aspect room with windows to the rear and side aspect and overlooking the garden along with a door that leads out to the paved patio seating area. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, cupboards and drawers. There is also the added benefit of the original Baker's oven offering additional storage space. There is an integrated electric oven and hob with extractor over, sink unit, dishwasher, an oil fired Aga-style oven, space for a washing machine, fridge/freezer along with contemporary tiling. The family room is a well-proportioned room with a window to the front aspect and benefits from a feature fireplace. The cloakroom has been fitted with a low level wc, wash hand basin and modern tiling.
On the first floor, the landing provides access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom can be found to the front of the property with windows to the front aspect and benefits from a dressing area as well as an en-suite. The modern en-suite comprises a walk-in shower, low level WC and vanity sink unit. Bedroom two can be found to the rear of the property with a window overlooking the garden, whilst bedroom three has a window to the front aspect. The family bathroom comprises of a panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, vanity sink unit and a Velux window.
Outside To the front of the property there is an enclosed lawned garden with established shrubs and hedging. A driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles. A particular feature of the property is the attractive, mature enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio seating area, vegetable patch and is well stocked with various shrubs and trees. There is also a garden shed and pedestrian access.
Council tax Eastleigh Borough Council - Band E
tenure Freehold Property
