4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully presented period home set within the centre of Rowlands Castle Village, offering four double bedrooms, three reception areas, kitchen/dining/family area, en-suite and family bathroom, large Garage and parking for several cars.

Built in 1893, Florence Villa is one of the few houses in Rowlands Castle with historical links to Rowlands Castle Brickworks as evidenced by the plaque set within its gable. Many original features have been retained and upon entry, you're greeted by its large heavy set wooden door decorated by beautiful stained glass windows. The accommodation stretches over three floors; the entrance hall features stripped wooden flooring, stairs to the first floor and doors to all principle rooms. The Lounge offers a large bay window to the front aspect allowing a flood of natural light, many original features have been retained here, including the ornate feature fireplace with log burning stove. The 'country style shaker' Kitchen is open plan to the Dining/Family area, it offers space for all appliances and is also complete with stripped wooden floor and 'Oak' worktops. Stepping down into the Dining/Family area, you're hit by the floor to ceiling windows with double doors leading to the rear garden and courtesy door to Garage. On the ground floor there's a separate Study with bay window hosting window seat, perfect for snuggling up with a book! There's also a cloakroom on the ground floor. The first floor features three double bedrooms and family shower room; the shower room has recently been refitted to host a large double rainfall shower. The second floor hosts a large L-Shaped double bedroom with ample storage and leads through to a large ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath. Externally there's off street parking for several cars and a large side access with leads to the Garage. Larger than your average single garage at 15'2 x 12'1, accessed via barn style doors the garage has power, light and courtesy door into the main house. The rear garden has been designed for entertaining with large patio area, outdoor Pizza Oven and pergola with lighting above; the remainder is laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders. A delightful period home, walking distance to Rowlands Castle Train Station and Village Centre; an early viewing is well advised to avoid any later disappointment.