A truly unique and deceptively spacious character cottage, lying in approximately quarter of an acre of grounds with great parking facilities and views to the rear over adjoining open fields. The property offers a delightful period charm, enhanced with the more recent addition of a substantial and sympathetic extension which offers a super blend of tradition, period features and modern living. Inside, gas heating and accommodation comprising: Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, sitting room with fireplace and woodburner and a snug/occasional bedroom. The historic Grade II listed Tollhouse, nestles alongside the Winchester Road conveniently between the thriving market town of Bishop's Waltham and the village of  Waltham Chase.  An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that the property has to offer.

ENTRANCE:
The entrance is approached via an attractive courtyard to the front of the house and stable door leading to:

ENTRANCE HALL:
A light and spacious hallway with oak flooring.  Radiator.  Inset ceiling lighting.  Access to loft space. Cupboard housing the electric meter.  Double glazed windows to the front aspect.  Inner hall, which forms an interesting and unique glazed link to the original part of the house and has a useful space for a desk and chair.  Double glazed windows to the side aspects, along with an open eave ceiling. 

UTILITY ROOM:
Containing the Worcester gas fired boiler. Useful storage and appliance space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:
Fitted with a range of wall, drawer and base units. Stainless steel one and half bowl sink with mixer tap over. Complimentary worktops and tiling. Appliance spaces for a range cooker and american style fridge/freezer.  Plumbing for dishwasher.  Tiled floor and inset ceiling lighting. Dining area with space for a dining table and chairs. Double glazed windows to the front, and side aspects.

SITTING ROOM:
A well proportioned and light sitting room with oak flooring. Exposed brick fireplace with wood burning stove and tiled hearth. Bi-fold doors open onto the garden and patio area with lovely rural views towards neighbouring fields to the rear. Two radiators. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

BEDROOM ONE:
Generous sized bedroom with a fitted wardrobe. A door leads into the jack and jill bathroom. Radiator. Double glazed windows to the side and rear aspect.

BATHROOM:
Fitted vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, mixer tap over and storage cupboard under. Tiled splashback. Enclosed shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment. Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Inset ceiling lighting. Tiled floor and double glazed window to the rear aspect.

SNUG/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM:
Open exposed brick fireplace. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to the front aspect.

BATHROOM:
Incorporating a stylish free standing bath with mixer tap over and separate handheld shower attachment. Pedestal sink with traditional taps. Low level WC. Part tiled. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Inset ceiling lighting. Original feature fireplace. Window to the front aspect.

STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE FIRST FLOOR:

BEDROOM TWO:
Cast iron feature fireplace. Radiator. Window to the front aspect.

BEDROOM THREE:
Cast iron feature fireplace. Radiator. Window to the side aspect.

OUTSIDE:
The gardens are a real feature of the property, amounting in all to approximately 0.25 of an acre.  Nestling into the back drop of the open fields behind, the gardens extend mainly to the side of the cottage providing an impressive area of lawn together with a paved terrace area with lovely views to the rear.  There is an enclosed and attractive courtyard style garden to the front of the cottage.   A vehicle entrance towards the end of the garden, leads to the parking/driveway area and provides for a good amount of parking, together with turning and  leads to the DETACHED GARAGE, which measures approximately 17' x 15' , with power and light.   A substantial car port adjoins the rear of the garage, providing additional covered parking or storage. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A (WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL) £1,417.49 FOR 2023/2024   EPC: D