Property description
Located within the most picturesque of settings amidst the idyllic rolling landscape of the desirable village of King’s Somborne, this charming former Compton Estate cottage enjoys delightful views across its attractive gardens to open paddock land and beyond.
Owner’s Comments
“More than anything Furzedown has been a great place for our son to grow up. He's had an almost Enid Blyton-like childhood with adventures and den building in the fields and woods around the house, enjoying real independence. We know that he's safe, a stones throw from home, but with space to explore on his own or with friends. He's able to ride to school in the summer, or sledge across the fields in winter! He has had a fantastic education at the small village primary where he has thrived in a school with a real community feel and high educational standards.”
“I've no doubt that one of the things that we will miss most is the quiet environment where we can sit in the garden without any noise from roads or cars, and of course the views. Whether it's opening the curtains to see the sun rising over the hills on the far side of the valley and taking the dog for a walk across the frosty fields, or relaxing in the garden with a glass of wine watching the sun set - I can think of no better way to start and end a day!”
“What first attracted us to Furzedown Cottages was the feeling of space, away from the hustle and bustle of town. It’s provided an ideal compromise: peace and quiet but far from remote. There's a real feeling of living in the heart of the countryside but with easy access to Stockbridge, Romsey and Winchester. We've really loved the easy access to some great walks straight from the house, it’s been like having Parnholt Woods and Farley Mount as an enormous extension to our own garden.”
Introduction
4 Furzedown Cottages offers substantial accommodation for a traditional two bedroom home having been sensitively improved and extended by our client to include an impressive vaulted kitchen living room and a useful and functional loft room which is currently utilised as a play room. Dating back to 1910 the cottage retains much of the period charm associated with its era including original fireplaces, wood panelled walls and a traditional bathroom suite with original brassware. The cottage gardens have been delightfully landscaped and feature formal lawns, a sun patio and productive growing areas with generous parking to the fore. The quintessential Hampshire village of King’s Somborne offers a wealth of traditional village amenities and stunning local walks through the Test Valley with excellent local schooling and commuter links.
Description
A hardwood and glazed door opens into the entrance hall which accesses the principal reception rooms and an under stairs storage cupboard. The kitchen living room is an open plan design hosting a large galley style kitchen, dining space and an adjoining vaulted garden room area features double glazed doors to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of cottage style, eye and base level units with complementary worktops. There is space for appliances including an electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. The room is beautifully bright featuring three opening velux windows for light and ventilation and French patio doors with delightful views to the gardens. In addition there is ample space for a sizeable dining table and chairs. A door leads to the rear vestibule, ideal as a boot room and providing access to the downstairs cloakroom. The spacious sitting room has a wonderful cottage feel centred upon a feature fireplace, hosting a wood burning stove. There is recessed storage space and feature wood panelling to the walls.
On the first floor are two double sized bedrooms, the master is particularly attractive with a vaulted adjoining dressing room providing generous storage space. A loft hatch accesses the useful loft room with Velux window. Bedroom two is also of large proportions and enjoys views over the garden and paddocks beyond. The bedrooms are served by the extensive family bathroom with traditional white suite and original brassware, an airing cupboard and vanity storage.
Outside
The cottage is approached from a country lane via a gravel driveway leading to the ample parking and turning area. The front garden is flanked by beech hedging with lawned area, log store and brick paved steps up to the front door. The gardens are a true delight with post and rail fencing separating adjacent paddock land, offering exceptional views, privacy and much wildlife. The immediate gardens are lawned with a pretty patio extending from the property providing a private and ideal entertainment venue. In addition there is a shed and greenhouse.
Agents Notes
The property was built in 1910 and extended in 2011 and features oil fired central heating and in keeping replacement double glazing to the front installed in 2010. The cottages all benefit from a shared Septic Tank. The rateable value for is Band D amounting to £1,433.75 in 2016/17.
Location
King’s Somborne is a delightful rural village, shrouded in countryside yet enjoying easy accessibility to Romsey, Winchester and its neighbouring boutique town of Stockbridge. Lying in the valley of the edge of the River Test, the village is perfect for picturesque walks and cycle rides. Typical village amenities include a post office, reputable local schooling, church, public house and village shop. The village hall is central to the vast array of activities within this strong local community.
Property Features :
- Charming period cottage
- Attractive gardens adjoining paddock land
- Cottage style kitchen dining room opening into the impressive vaulted garden room
- Generous parking to the front
- Traditional family bathroom suite with original brassware