Exciting and versatile Development opportunity!  Fabulous detached period home, lying within grounds of approximately 0.3 of an acre with the benefit of outline planning permission for an additional two bedroom detached dwelling. The property, offers great potential for a buyer to add a second dwelling, which could be retained and incorporated for family/investment purposes or of course, the option to develop and sell  separately. The property itself has been beautifully and sympathetically extended and refurbished and offers a wealth of character and period features. Inside the house is light and generously proportioned and an internal viewing is highly recommended. The gardens extend to both sides of the property with two existing entrances, parking areas and garage.  For further information and planning details, please contact us or see the additional notes.   

CANOPIED ENTRANCE PORCH :
Lovely traditional front door, providing a welcoming entrance into the front of the property.  There is a inner hall area, opening to the sitting and dining room.  

SITTING ROOM:
The sitting room is extremely well proportioned and light with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. The room centres around the impressive fireplace with a oak beam, flag stone hearth and a super size double sided wood burning stove. The ceiling has inset lighting and beams. Two period style radiators. 

DINING ROOM:
A really lovely space for dining and entertaining with lots of traditional atmosphere around the open inglenook fireplace which enjoys the dual side of the wood burning stove. The original bread oven structure has been retained and makes a great feature. Four wall light points. Beams and a period style radiator. Double glazed window to the front aspect. 

KITCHEN:
Superbly designed and fitted with a classic range of traditional units by Wren incorporating base cupboard and drawer units with Quartz worksurfaces over. Integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Infusion classic range cooker with tiled splashback. Butler sink with mixer tap over. Large pantry, with shelving. Recessed cupboard. Flag stone floor and beamed ceiling. Wall light points. Period style radiator and two windows to the front aspect. Opening to conservatory. Door to:

STUDY:
Double glazed window to the side and rear aspects. Inset ceiling lighting. Period style radiator. Flag stone floor.

GARDEN/LIVING ROOM :
The stylish garden/living room is open plan to the kitchen allowing plenty of light and a great view over the gardens. There are double opening french doors opening onto the terrace area. Flagstone floor and inset ceiling lighting.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL/UTILITY AREA:
There is an attractive side canopied timber framed porch and front door leading into the rear entrance hall, which is a great practical area with a tiled floor and space for coats etc. There is a range of units with an oak worksurface over, and butler sink with mixer tap. Appliance spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Period style radiator.  Bespoke oak staircase leading to the first floor. Inset ceiling lighting. 

CLOAKROOM :
Fitted with a white suite comprising, low level WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor.  Heated towel rail and inset lighting.   There is an understairs recess, useful for storage and containing the Worcester gas fired boiler. 

LANDING:
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Access to loft space.

BEDROOM ONE:
The main bedroom suite, forms part of the new extension and is a superb size it has been impressively and beautifully designed to incorporate triple aspect windows and open eaves height ceilings, finished with oak beams and features. There is a walk in wardrobe and two period style radiators. An oak door leads to the:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM :
Fitted with a white traditional style suite, incorporating a large tiled shower cubicle with fixed shower head over. Vanity unit with inset sink and low level WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor and double glazed window to the rear aspect.

BEDROOM TWO
With an abundance of original character with open eave beam ceiling and recess.  High level storage cupboard.  Period style radiator.  Double glazed window to the front aspect. 

BEDROOM THREE:
Enjoys a view through the double glazed window over the garden and also has a wealth of original character and charm. Inset lighting. Period style radiator.

BATHROOM :
The white bathroom suite and accessories compliment the character of the room and incorporates a bath with shower over, vanity unit with wash hand basin and low level WC. Heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the rear aspect. Recessed storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE:
The gardens extend mainly to the sides of the property and have been beautifully landscaped and maintained.  The garden to the right hand side of the property is secluded to the front boundary by a mature hedge.  There is a secondary gated entrance which leads to a parking area and to the GARAGE, which has power and light.  The garden is mainly laid to lawn, extending to the fenced terrace area which has a perfect place for outside dining and entertaining.  There is access to the rear of the property and a gateway to the front.  Outside taps.    Adjoining the side of the house there is a well and landscaped area, leading onto the pretty terraced garden with a selection of vegetable beds and flower borders, which inturn leads to the sizeable driveway and parking area. (The outline planning approval, is located in this side of the garden). 

LOCATION:
Lying in a desirable semi-rural location in the village of Durley. There is a great sense of community in the village and the local school is within a very short walk of the cottage. There is good access to the surrounding countryside and footpaths, whilst access to the surrounding towns and villages are just within a short distance, along with the mainline railway station at Botley, Hedge End or Eastleigh along with the M27 and Southampton airport.

AGENTS NOTES REGARDING PLANNING PERMISSION :
The property has just been granted outline planning approval (19.12.23) for a detached, two bedroom dwelling within the grounds of the property  - Please contact us for further details, or view on line Winchester City Council - Planning. - Planning application reference: 23/01858

There was also planning permission obtained prior to the above (2016) for a detached timber framed carbarn and workshop, which was approved as part of the application for the extension etc.  Details can be seen on the Winchester planning website.  Planning Ref: No.  15/02784/FUL  Please note this would fall into the curtilage of the parking area for the new dwelling and may not be appropriate.

COUNCIL TAX BAND E (WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL) £2,466.10 FOR 2023/2024   EPC: C