3 bedroom cottage for sale

A charming brick and flint cottage with cat slide roof, dating from 1871, located in a beautiful, rural location, with easy access to The South Downs Way on foot. From the garden and cottage, there are far-reaching countryside views, making this the perfect rural idyll. The overall plot size is over 1/3rd acre and, within the garden, there are apple trees, a walnut tree and a large blacksmith's forge, which we consider could be ripe for development, subject to planning.

The front door opens to an entrance lobby, with a cloakroom and door to the kitchen. The kitchen features a range of units and drawers, with worktops above and an electric range cooker. Beyond the kitchen is a small utility room and on into the bathroom, which features a shower enclosure and separate bath.

An opening from the kitchen leads through to the dining room, which has a lovely view and door to the garden. A step goes up to the light and airy family room, which has French doors to the conservatory, from where doors open to the garden. The sitting room features a fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and stairs which go up to the first floor.

Upstairs, off the landing there are three double bedrooms: The main bedroom is a sizeable room, with twin wardrobes in the alcoves. The second bedroom is also a good size room, with built-in eaves storage, and the third bedroom has a window to the front.

The garden is completely secluded, and enjoys views over the adjoining fields. There is a seating terrace adjoining the rear of the cottage and conservatory, with the remainder of the garden laid to lawn, with mature planting and some trees. Towards the bottom of the garden is an old blacksmith’s forge, a timber structure measuring 9m x 4.7m (30ft x 15ft), which we believe has considerable potential for development, subject to planning permission.

Winchester City centre is a short drive offering excellent shopping facilities together with numerous cafés, restaurants and bars. Steeped in history the city has the renowned Cathedral, Great Hall and Guildhall to name but a few of the places of interest. For the commuter the mainline train station is close to the city centre and there are a number of excellent local schools. Road access provides routes to London or the south coast via the M3 motorway as well as the A34 leading to Newbury and the Midlands.

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage system. Private water is supplied from The Longwood Estate. The owners are shareholders of The Longwood Water Company, which supplies 80 local properties. There is a quarterly metered charge.

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Winchester City Council
Council Tax Band: E