5 bedroom detached house for sale

Property Overview & Description:

This longstanding family home holds many happy memories and is now available for the next family to enjoy with the potential for a sympathetic modernisation. Located in a sought-after cul-de-sac location at the end of The Fairway, this detached house makes the most of its elevated corner plot position with lovely views over the village and Stansted Estate beyond. The extensive gardens to the front have attractive planting, a very private and extensive drive, useful for the family to play ball games.

There is a detached double garage and close by is a path system leading on to Bowes Hill for easy pedestrian access to the village shops and village rail station serving Waterloo. Benefiting from side access both sides of the house, these lead to an attractive patio area and steps down to the large lawn and planting with a well maintained timber shed.

Entering the home there is a welcoming spacious hall providing access to all the main ground floor rooms. The full length double reception room is used as a homely sitting room with attractive feature gas fire and stone surround and a large dining area. From this room, there are extensive views over the front and rear gardens via triple casement full height windows and access at the rear via a sliding door on to the patio.

The fully fitted kitchen is accessed from the dining area and the hallway and comprises timber wall and floor units, a view over the rear gardens and a fixed breakfast table with seating. Leading off the kitchen is a useful store room housing the boiler and a separate utility room with a range of units, and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher with a separate tumble dryer and full height fridge/freezer. A door leads on to the side of the garden. Additionally on the ground floor there is an additional TV room/snug, a fitted cloakroom and an understairs storage cupboard.

The side of the stairs from the hall have attractive painted timber panelling and timber balustrades leading to a large light landing from which all rooms are accessed. The master bedroom overlooks the rear gardens, has a range of fitted wardrobes and drawers and an ensuite shower room comprising a toilet, basin and shower cubicle. The second double bedroom overlooks the front garden and has a range of built-in wardrobes.

The third double bedroom also overlooks the rear garden and has a range of built in wardrobes. There are also two single bedrooms, a family bathroom comprising a corner bath, shower cubicle, toilet, bidet, a basin with a range of wall and floor cupboards. From the landing there is an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and a loft access with a loft that is part boarded and has electric lighting.

Location Overview:

Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in East Hampshire, close to the border with West Sussex. The village takes its name from a castle that was sited on a raised area of ground, the remains of which still exist. It benefits from an attractive village green and a good selection of local village shops, pubs and a park. There is a strong community with a number of events, societies and clubs that take place annually including a thriving golf club and tennis club. The village train station provides direct access to London Waterloo and Portsmouth, the A3 dual carriageway is a couple of miles away and there is also a good selection of local schools.

Close by is the beautiful South Downs National Park, Goodwood estate and seaside at Emsworth, Bosham, The Witterings, Hayling Island and other attractive villages. Rowlands Castle provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all local amenities, in a vibrant village setting whilst still offering good communications for travel further afield
Council tax band: F