Property description
An exquisite detached newly thatched cottage believed to date back to the mid 17th century, retaining many of the period features associated with its era offering an opportunity to experience the wonderful community spirit within the highly regarded village of Whiteparish.
Owners’ Comments
“Rose Cottage is a wonderful home for both every day family living and social entertaining, filled with character and charm yet warm and welcoming due to the modern comforts”
“We have amazing neighbours within a wonderful community; the cottage is perfectly placed in the village to easily walk to all amenities.”
Introduction
Rose Cottage offers buyers complete peace of mind having been painstakingly and lovingly restored to create a stunning character home, rich in original charm including exposed oak beams and a feature inglenook fireplace subtly blended with all the requisites of modern day living including a stylish modern family bathroom and a stunning kitchen breakfast room with hand crafted cottage kitchen units. The gardens are equally impressive with manicured lawns, ample parking to the rear and an impressive timber clad barn style garage hosting a store, and separate gym room which could effortlessly be converted into a home office. Situated in the quintessential Wiltshire village of Whiteparish, within walking distance of its traditional public houses, village store and reputed Doctors surgery, this rare gem offers well sized family accomodation, steeped in history yet practical for modern living.
Description
Upon entering Rose Cottage via the attractive solid wooden door leading to the reception hall/snug, the enchanting character of this home is immediately apparent with exposed oak ceiling timbers and an Inglenook fireplace with feature wood burning stove. The hall is welcoming and spacious with slatted latch doors providing access to the principal reception rooms. The kitchen is delightful, completed in a cottage style with contrasting solid oak and painted soft close units, well arranged with ample storage and work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances comprise a Neff dishwasher and two wine coolers with space for a range style oven and fridge freezer. There is a useful utility/boot room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, storage cupboards and access to the cloakroom and study. The kitchen leads into the dining/living room providing ideal social flow with a stylish Travertine tiled floor and much natural light is provided by the tri fold doors to the garden.
The landing hosts large wardrobe space, an airing cupboard and navigates around the large chimney breast accessing four well proportioned bedrooms, three of which are serviced by the bathroom comprising a four piece heritage bathroom suite. The vaulted Master suite is a real highlight hosting two large double wardrobes and a luxury ensuite shower room.
Outside
The property is approached from the rear via wooden double gates leading to a shingled driveway with ample space for two vehicles. There is a large oak framed garage with water, electric roll top door, workshop, accessible loft and separate gymnasium which could serve as a home office or be converted into ancillary accommodation to the house(STPP). A pedestrian gate leads into the attractive gardens with path and steps down to the patio terrace which is ideal for summer entertaining. The grounds are particularly private, surrounded by mature trees and hedging and predominantly lawned with beautifully maintained and well stocked borders.
Location
Rose Cottage is ideally positioned within yards of the excellent village amenities which include the highly reputable Whiteparish Primary School, choice of public houses, village store and doctors surgery. Whiteparish enjoys excellent commuter access, equidistant to Romsey and Salisbury (approx.8 miles) and convenient to Southampton (approx. 14 miles).
Directions
From our office in Wellow proceed North on the A36 through the villages of Plaitford and Landford turning right at the signposted Whiteparish turning of Common Road. At the end of this road bear left into The Street.
Agents Notes
Our clients have commissioned a new thatched roof completed in April 2015. The property also features mains gas fired central heating and mains drainage. The cottage is not listed.
Property Features :
- Beautifully presented character cottage
- Exposed beams, fireplaces and original flint walling
- Vaulted master bedroom with luxury ensuite shower room
- Four bedrooms with stylish family bathroom
- Useful utility room