A wonderful chance to purchase a recently updated and much improved attached cottage offering flexible accommodation with three/four double bedrooms, boasting a rural but not isolated location with views over the neighbouring countryside. The property enjoys a lane side position, just a short drive to the town centre and the mainline train station and within walking distance to the Old Brewery Café and Kitchen as well as having some fabulous walks on the doorstep. We believe that the cottage dates to the mid 1800s and is thought to have at one stage been a coach/cart house for the nearby Thorngrove Manor. The cottage has been a very much loved and enjoyed home to our seller for the last five years. During this time it has been transformed into an elegant home where tradition and contemporary styles merge. An extension to the front has been added to provide a stylish open plan kitchen and garden room that takes full advantage of the rural outlook, a reconfiguration has allowed for a ground floor bedroom with en-suite to be created plus a utility area. In addition, there has been a programme of other works, which has included re-wiring and a new electrical consumer unit being fitted, a new oil tank has been installed and new bathroom suites fitted as well as the outbuilding being prepared for further development. The exterior of the cottage has also benefitted from the removal of the old render, which has uncovered the original stone work and arched stone headers for the old coach entrance and the side wall plus the extension has been coated with traditional lime render/harling. This fabulous home must be viewed to really appreciate the ambiance, well proportioned accommodation as well as the external space.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Porch And Reception Hall - Part glazed front door opens into a useful porch with window overlooking the garden to the front. Ceiling light. Radiator. Old window opening. Laminate flooring. Bi-folding door to the cloakroom and opens to the:-
Welcoming entrance hall - Ceiling lights. Picture rail. Radiator. Power and telephone points. Laminate flooring. Stairs rising to the first floor with recess under, arched opening to the inner hall/kitchen and latch doors to bedroom 4 and to the:-

Sitting Room - Two windows with deep sills overlooking the front garden and adjoining countryside. Ceiling light. Picture rail. Radiator. Power points. Television connection. Fireplace with timber mantelpiece, brick hearth and wood burner. Laminate flooring.

Kitchen - Inner Hall - Built in double cupboard with hanging rail and shelf, tall larder style cupboard, floor cupboard with work surface above and space for a fridge/freezer. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Opens to the dining room and to the main:-
Kitchen Area - Window to the side and front overlooking the garden and countryside. Lantern style roof. Recessed ceiling lights. Power points. Fitted with a range of stylish modern kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards with corner carousel, separate drawer units with deep and cutlery drawers and wall shelves. Generous amount of work surfaces with tiled splash back and one and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Space for a range style electric cooker with glass splash back (available by separate negotiation). Wood effect vinyl flooring with underfloor heating. Peninsula with drawers under and built in breakfast table separate the kitchen from the garden room.

Garden Room - Part glazed uPVC door to the front garden, window overlooking the front garden and countryside plus double sliding doors opening to the side garden and with view over the adjoining countryside. Part lantern roof - shared with kitchen area. Recessed ceiling lights. Power points. Work surface and breakfast table. Wood effect vinyl flooring with underfloor heating. Old window opening to the:-

Dining Room - Old window with seat under. Ceiling light. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Power points. Fireplace with timber mantelpiece and brick hearth. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, central heating programmer and oil fired central heating boiler. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Door to the:-

Utility Area - Ceiling light. Wall shelf. Work surface with space and plumbing under for a washing machine plus an under counter appliance. Vinyl tiled floor.

Bedroom Four - High level window to the rear aspect. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Step up and door to the:-

En-Suite Shower Room - Recessed ceiling lights. Fitted with a modern suite consisting of vanity wash hand basin with mono tap, low level WC with dual flush facility and large walk in shower cubicle with bi-folding door and electric shower. Part tiled walls. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

Cloakroom - Obscured glazed window to the front elevation. Ceiling light. Chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a vanity style wash hand basin with mono tap and low level WC with dual flush facility. Rustic wood effect ceramic wall tiled and tiled floor.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs rise to a galleried and split level landing with deep silled window to the rear with field views. Ceiling lights. Power points. Latch doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One - Window with deep sill enjoying views over the garden and countryside plus window to the rear. Ceiling light. Picture rail. Radiator. Power points. Please note that there is plumbing available for an en-suite.

Bedroom Two - Window with deep sill overlooking the garden and adjoining countryside. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Victorian style fireplace with timber surround and iron grate.
Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.

Bedroom Three - 3.78m'' x 2.18m'' (12'5'' x 7'2'') - Window enjoying views over the garden and countryside. Ceiling light. Picture rail. Radiator. Power points. Exposed floorboards.

Shower Room - Window with deep tiled sill overlooking the garden and countryside to the front. Ceiling light. Heated towel rail. Fitted with a stylish contemporary suite consisting of table top square wash hand basin with freestanding mono tap and shaver socket above, low level WC with dual flush facility and large walk in shower cubicle with electric shower and sliding door. Part tiled walls. Exposed painted floorboards.

Outside -

Outbuilding - 4.22m'' x 2.39m'' (13'10'' x 7'10'') - A useful outbuilding, which was at one time the wash house and privy for the cottage and has been fully prepared for future development and benefits from power and water supply. Development potential to overspill accommodation, work from home space, annexe for a dependent relative or holiday let/Airbnb to provide an income. Approximate measurement - 4.22 m x 2.39 m (13'10'' x 7'10'' ) plus 4.37 m x 2.3 m (14'4'' x 7'10''). All subject to the necessary permissions.

Garden - The property is approached from the lane onto a parking area with space for two/three cars and gate that opens to the front of the outbuilding, where there is a path leading to the house. From the lane there is pedestrian access is via a wrought iron gate that opens onto a stone path leading to the front door and a long the side of the cottage. In front of the property there is a paved area that continues to the side of the house, believed to have been the original flagstone flooring. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn with raised flower and shrub beds retained by low stone walls. There is also a pond and to the side of the house there is an area that conceals the oil tank. Part of the garden has been planted for wildlife and is not classed as formal gardens as it remains agricultural. There is also the chance - subject to the farmer - to purchase an additional parcel of land that lies to the side of the neighbouring property and could provide a separate drive.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating E
Council Tax band C
uPVC Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating
Septic Tank shared with attached cottage
Freehold

Directions -

From The Gillingham Office - Proceed down the High Street bearing right into Queen's Street. At the junction with Le Neubourg Way turn left and proceed to the traffic lights. Turn right onto Wyke Street and then Wyke Road. Go past Wyke Hall on the right hand side and take the next turning left onto Dry Lane. On the bend bear left and follow this road for a short distance. The cottage will be found on the right hand side. Postcode SP8 5DR.