Property description
Gamekeepers Cottage is a beautifully styled period cottage believed to date back to 1850, managing to fuse the elegant charm of its era with a contemporary styling to provide a magnificent and surprisingly substantial character home.
Owners Comments
\"Twenty years ago we fell in love with Gamekeepers Cottage; its location, character, space and flexibility has worked so well for our family.\"
\"We fell in love with West Tytherley - the people, now our friends; the pub, great for a sociable drink or meal; the school, which is so special and has given all our children such a great start; the shop, saved by the community and now thriving; the opportunities for walking, running, cycling, riding (and den building!) in lovely countryside all on our doorstep\"
Introduction
Having been the subject of considered extension over the years to provide bright and light accommodation, approaching 2300 sq.ft, the four sizeable bedrooms are serviced by three bathrooms whilst the ground floor offers particularly well proportioned reception rooms. Inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers and beams and authentic slatted latch doors are the essence of the delightful character of this home. The gardens are delightful, offering generous parking to the front and lawned, secluded to the rear approaching 1/4 acre in total.
Nestled in the heart of the quintessentially English country village of West Tytherley which has an integral community spirit, the cottage enjoys its simple convenience to the village amenities which include a public house, shop and primary school making it an ideal family home with a rural lifestyle.
Description
The ground floor of Gamekeepers Cottage is particularly impressive enjoying the most bright and stylish accommodation arranged over three spacious reception rooms. The kitchen breakfast room enjoys a triple aspect with sizeable dimensions extending to 24ft with double patio doors offering aspect to the rear terrace and a further door to the side. Equipped with an extensive range of cottage style units with ample work surfaces over a tiled floor and wooden display shelving with glass fronted cupboards. There is an integrated ceramic hob and double oven with space for a dishwasher and fridge. A slatted latch door opens into an open plan inner hall where there is a useful utility room supplementing the kitchen space with additional storage, plumbing and space for further appliances. The sitting room enjoys attractive views to the garden via extensive triple panel glazed windows and patio door. Beautifully decorated over wood effect flooring with bespoke built in storage units this spacious room is an ideal entertaining or relaxation venue. A useful ground floor bathroom with velux skylight and exposed beam hosts a P shaped bath, shower cubicle with curved screen and complementary tile surround, wash hand basin and low level WC. The drawing room provides delightful original Victorian character, centred upon a feature Inglenook brick fireplace with inset woodburning stove, original bread oven and log storage recess. There is a front door access and additional storage space.
Stairs lead to the first floor landing with built in airing cupboard and skylight windows. The master bedroom is exquisite with exposed beams and French doors with Juliet balcony. There are built in triple wardrobes and a perfectly designed ensuite comprising an enclosed bath with feature down lighting, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Bedroom two features a Victorian style fireplace with bespoke book shelving, storage cupboard and large walk in wardrobe with shelving. Bedroom three is dual in aspect with loft access whilst bedroom four benefits from built in shelving. The family bathroom completes the accommodation hosting a large bath with shower attachment, contemporary style pedestal basin and WC with large separate built in shower cubicle.
Outside
A five bar gate leads to the gravelled driveway offering ample off road parking with an adjacent front area of lawn and side lawn extending to the rear garden. Encompassed by hedgerow, mature trees and an array of shrubbery, the rear garden is a wonderful country setting. A patio area extends from the property, an ideal spot for relaxation or summer entertaining with tiered borders and steps leading to the lawn area. There is a large shed to the side of the lawn and the oil tank sits discretely behind.
Location
West Tytherley is a most popular Test Valley village, nestled in stunning rolling countryside and scenic backdrops boasting ideal village amenities including a shop/post office, primary school, public house and recreation ground. Renowned schools in the area include Farleigh, Godolphin and Stroud and there are school bus routes serving many of these. Stockbridge, Romsey and the cathedral city of Salisbury are just a short drive away and there are good commuter links with Grateley Station some 10 miles away which is approximately 77 minutes to London Waterloo. The neighbouring village of West Dean also has a station with regular links to Salisbury and Romsey.
Agents Notes
The property benefits from attractive wooden double glazing, oil fired central heating and private drainage.
Property Features :
- Stunning period cottage with four bedrooms
- Beautifully bright living accommodation
- Gardens approaching 1.4 acre
- Idyllic village location
- Well appointed kitchen breakfast room