Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY Great Crabthorn lies betwixt the charming medieval village of Titchfield and Stubbington which affords 3 banks, post office, doctor's surgery, as well as many shops to cater for all your needs. The nearby beach at Hill Head, famous for its windsurfing, kite surfing and row of beach huts lies only 0.7 miles to the south west and can be reached by road. Hill Head Sailing Club offers a sociable atmosphere and moorings and a short walk from this is the Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, which covers some 369 acres of the Lower Meon Valley. Tennis, Squash and other sports facilities can be found at Lee on the Solent Tennis Club and Flying and Gliding is also available at Daedalus Airfield. In this property you are buying more than just a family home in an enviable position. You are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation. This imposing detached Farm House sits centrally on an established plot & gardens which extend to approximately 0.62 of an acre, with two vehicular gateways from the Old Street. Having good sized front and side gardens, a driveway, ample off road car parking and a garage as well as a courtyard garden, the extensive accommodation offers over 5377 sq ft of living space with eight bedrooms, two bathrooms, five reception areas, a kitchen with walk in pantry as well as an attached two bedroom three storey self contained cottage. Although this has been a family house for many years, its accommodation can easily be adapted to suit many uses and is large enough to accommodate offices for those working from home without encroaching on family accommodation.

It has accommodation for staff, a potential rental income or could easily suit families with teenage children who could live in a separate cottage and have their own independence. What can only be described as a rare gem, Great Crabthorn has been in the ownership of the current residents for over 40 years and is a truly impressive and very aesthetically pleasing home, both externally and internally, with origins dating back to the 17th century; there is some painted wooden panelling, exposed brick walls and fireplaces, tiled flooring and even three Inglenook fireplaces, in the reception area, dining room and sitting room. From the formal receptions rooms, the first floor primary bedrooms and the top floor, there are far reaching views towards the River Meon, the Nature Reserve and the Solent. For those needing to commute, nearby Fareham Station offers regular services to London, Brighton and the West, however, Parkway Station only 13.4 miles away, offers train services to London with a journey time of 1 hour and 5 minutes. There are excellent independent and state schools within this area.

 

ENTRANCE Pathway leading to twin storm doors with glazed panels, leading to porch, black and red 'chess' tiled flooring, glazed windows to either side, main front door with brass furniture, frosted glazed panels leading to: 

HALLWAY Matching black and red 'chess' tiled flooring, feature archway, painted panelling to some walls with exposed brick to others, dog leg staircase rising to first floor, doors to primary rooms, understairs storage cupboard with range of shelving, from the hallway it opens out to: 

RECEPTION AREA 14' 9" x 10' 10" maximum (4.5m x 3.3m) Feature exposed brick inglenook style fireplace with recess to one side, brick and tiled hearth, feature curved exposed brick wall, further recessed area with circular sink unit and brass taps, exposed beams to ceiling, sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden. 

DRAWING ROOM 16' 9" x 13' 0" (5.11m x 3.96m) Small pane windows to front aspect overlooking garden and towards fields and grazing grounds opposite, lower sill with seated area, painted wooden panelling to all walls, recessed archway with lower cupboard and range of shelving, wall lights, power points, panelled door, feature surround fireplace with blue tile inlay and brick tile hearth. 

DINING ROOM 16' 2" x 16' 6" (4.93m x 5.03m) Measurements into feature exposed brick surround inglenook style fireplace with central log burner, wooden support over and exposed beams to ceiling, in hearth flagstone flooring, small pane windows to front aspect overlooking the garden towards grazing fields opposite, painted panelling to two walls, picture rail, power points, built-in storage cupboard and range of shelving. 

CLOAKROOM Feature w.c with wooden seat, frosted window to side aspect, painted tiled flooring and skirting. 

INNER LOBBY Door leading to garden, recessed area with wooden shelf, tiled flooring, door to: 

MORNING ROOM 16' 3" x 12' 8" into front of chimney breast (4.95m x 3.86m) Exposed brick to one wall with central chimney breast and recess log effect log burner, exposed beam to ceiling, built-in stripped and stained storage cupboard to one wall with storage cupboards under, electric storage heater, sash style window to side aspect overlooking gardens, small pane window to rear, power points, panelling to three walls, door to kitchen, door to passage way and study. 

STUDY 13' 2" maximum x 5' 8" (4.01m x 1.73m) Measurements do not include curved walled passage way leading to sitting room and door leading to reception area, low level built-in storage cupboards housing electric meter, high level small pane window to front aspect overlooking driveway, window to side providing borrowed light to garage, dimplex storage heater, cloaks hanging area, power points, dado rail. 

KITCHEN 13' 7" x 10' 5" (4.14m x 3.18m) Small pane window to rear aspect, high ceiling, tiled flooring and door to garage, inset double oven and grill with storage cupboards under, range of floor units with roll top worksurface, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, range of drawer units, washing machine point, space for dishwasher, spice drawers, pan drawers, inset 'Belling' four ring hob with 'Elica' stainless steel curved extractor hood and fan over, built-in wooden corner storage unit, narrow shelf, cupboard over and electric storage heater under, power points, door to: 

WALK-IN PANTRY 10' 7" x 5' 10" (3.23m x 1.78m) Borrowed light windows to garage, range of shelving, tiled flooring, space for fridge / freezer, high ceiling. 

FIRST FLOOR Long landing with balustrade, exposed brickwork to one wall, doorway leading to front wing, doors to primary rooms, staircase rising to top floor with understairs storage cupboard. 

FRONT WING Small paned window to front aspect, stripped and stained floorboards, panelling to all walls, leading to:



 

BEDROOM 1 16' 6" x 13' 1" (5.03m x 3.99m) Small paned window to front aspect overlooking garden, fields and woodland beyond, cast iron surround fireplace, power points, sink unit with cupboard space under, panelled door. 

BEDROOM 2 16' 9" x 13' 4" (5.11m x 4.06m) Small paned window to front aspect with views over fields opposite towards woodland in the distance, picture rail, cast iron surround fireplace, panelled door, power points. 

REAR WING Staircase rising to top floor, door to: 

FEATURE BATHROOM 12' 7" decreasing to 6'6" x 15' 1" decreasing to 8'2" (3.84m x 4.6m) 'L' shaped built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and range of shelving, sash style windows to side aspect, built-in storage cupboard with shelf, feature claw footed cast iron bath with brass telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c with wooden seat, medicine cabinet, mirror and pelmet lighting over, wall mounted heater. 

BEDROOM 3 16' 5" x 12' 6" (5m x 3.81m) Exposed beams to ceiling, dual aspect windows to side and rear, cast iron surround fireplace, door to: 

CUPBOARD Large walk-in cupboard with low level shelf, wall mounted wash hand basin and mirror over, hatch to storage space. 

TOP FLOOR Landing with balustrade, small dormer window to side aspect, 'L' shaped landing with doors to primary rooms, leading to front wing. 

REAR WING Doors to bedrooms 4 and 8 

BEDROOM 4 15' 6" x 14' 9" (4.72m x 4.5m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, maximum ceiling height 8', sash style window to rear aspect, stripped floorboards, panelled door, large walk-in storage cupboard with water tank and range of shelving. 

BEDROOM 8 11' 9" x 10' 3" (3.58m x 3.12m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, maximum ceiling height 7'10", windows to side aspect overlooking garden, power points, built-in wooden fronted storage cupboard. 

BATHROOM 2 11' 7" x 5' 10" (3.53m x 1.78m) White suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and shower screen to one end, low level w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin, window to side aspect, ceiling spotlights, stripped and stained floorboards, panelled door. 

FRONT WING Doors to bedrooms 5, 6 & 7 

BEDROOM 5 16' 3" x 12' 4" (4.95m x 3.76m) Dormer small paned window to front aspect overlooking fields with woodland beyond, measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, cast iron surround fireplace, power points. 

BEDROOM 7 12' 5" x 11' 5" (3.78m x 3.48m) Small paned window to front aspect overlooking fields and woodland beyond, measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to front ceiling, stripped and stained floorboards, borrowed light to hallway, panelled door, power points. 

BEDROOM 6 15' 7" x 10' 0" increasing to 12'0" (4.75m x 3.05m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to front and rear ceilings restricting headroom, small paned window to front aspect overlooking fields and woodland beyond, reduced floor space with protruding chimney breast. 

ATTACHED TO THE MAIN HOUSE IS A SEPERATE ANNEXE/COTTAGE  

COTTAGE Separate doorway with bulls eye glass panel leading to entrance hall with flagstone flooring, feature exposed brick recess to one wall with door to built-in storage cupboard to one side with shelving, staircase rising to first floor, small pane window to rear aspect, door to: 

KITCHEN 14' 6" x 10' 3" (4.42m x 3.12m) Maximum ceiling height 6'4", small pane window to front aspect overlooking garden (to be refitted in late April – early May 2015, with a comprehensive range of floor units with work surface over and inset sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, range of drawer units, laminate tile effect flooring, integrated appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, inset electric hob with oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over), recess chimney breast to one end with wooden mantle over, exposed beams to ceiling, storage heater. 

MEZZANINE LANDING Low level window to one side overlooking garden, storage heater. 

FIRST FLOOR Main landing with balustrade, small pane window to rear aspect overlooking garden, door to primary rooms. 

SHOWER ROOM (To be fitted as a shower room in late April – early May 2015, with a curved panelled doors, chrome heated towel rail, contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard space under). Sash style window to rear aspect, understairs storage cupboard, tiled flooring. 

SITTING ROOM 15' 7" decreasing to 13'10" x 10' 11" (4.75m x 3.33m) Recessed area with exposed beams, staircase rising to top floor, storage heater, small pane window to front aspect overlooking garden, grazing fields and woodland beyond. 

TOP FLOOR Landing with built-in airing cupboard, hot water cylinder (not tested) and range of shelving, doors to primary rooms. 

BEDROOM 1 15' 10" x 9' 2" (4.83m x 2.79m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to front ceiling, maximum ceiling height 8'1", built-in double doored wardrobe, small paned window to front aspect with outstanding views over the fields and woodland beyond. 

BEDROOM 2 9' 8" x 6' 1" (2.95m x 1.85m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with eaves to rear ceiling, small pane window to side aspect. 

OUTSIDE 'Great Crabthorn' sits almost centrally on its plot with gardens to either side, to the front is a lawned area with flowering shrub borders, pedestrian gateway with fencing and opening leading to the driveway on the left hand side of the property with mature trees and shrubs. Central to the symmetrical main house is a pathway with small privet hedges and flowering borders on either side, laid to lawn with raised rockery areas to the trees. To the right hand side is a brick retaining wall leading to a further garden area, with a single garage with access to Old Street. The pathway runs to the front of the property and to either side with manicured hedges, privets and wisteria. To the left hand side of the property is a shingle driveway leading to a turning and parking area with off road parking. Post and rail fencing on one side, external security lighting, further stable style gateway leading to further parking and turning area providing access to the double garage. Enclosed to the left hand side of the driveway is a lawned garden with mature manicured hedges, trees, bushes and evergreens with flowering borders and central flower bed, mature apple trees and pond. Curved flower beds and rockery area, a matching shingle pathway leads to the rear of the property which is enclosed by mature hedges, evergreens and bushes, outside cold water tap, this leads to the rear of the kitchen and family room.



Directly to the rear of the property, accessible from the cottage and main house is a further formal garden with flowering shrub borders, lawned area with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, pathway with pergola over with vine and bushes, leading to further private area with a kitchen style garden, greenhouse and wooden built garden shed, patio area and lawns with flowering shrub borders and brick wall to one side. To the right hand side of the property is a further lawned garden with brick retaining walls on all sides, twin gates leading to further shingle driveway, flowering shrub borders, mature tree, evergreens and bushes, driveway leading to garage with twin wooden door and pathway leading to cottage.

 

GARAGE 27' 7" x 17' 4" (8.41m x 5.28m) Door to kitchen, side pedestrian door, original coal bunker, up and over door with light.