Property description

Owner’s Comments

“The cottage has been idyllic for our growing family with our own private large gardens enjoying views over the surrounding paddock.”

“Kimbridge is both picturesque and convenient. We have enjoyed exploring the endless scenic walks leading to the local pubs or popping across the road to Annie’s tearoom whilst having the convenience of good access to our differing directions for work and schools.”

Introduction
1 Benchmark Cottages offers substantial family accommodation retaining much of the traditional charm associated with its era, but has also been sensitively improved and extended over the years to blend with the requisites of modern living including an impressive kitchen living room and recently refitted bathroom and ensuite. Traditional features include stripped wood doors, sash style replacement windows and attractive fireplaces, one hosting a woodburning stove. The ground floor accommodation is of excellent dimensions and design and on the first floor although described as three bedrooms, there is a separate staircase to a loft room which is currently used as a fourth bedroom, making it a well sized family house.

The gardens are truly delightful, extending to over 1/3 acre hosting a triple stable block, car port and generous vehicular parking.

Description
A hardwood and glazed door to the entrance hall accesses the principal reception rooms and a useful utility room/cloakroom housing plumbing and space for a washing machine, storage, WC and wash hand basin. The property retains much of its heritage charm including stripped wood doors, sash style windows and a combination of quarry tiled and wooden flooring. The kitchen living room is a contemporary design hosting a large kitchen dining space and a lounge area with double doors to the side aspect. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of cottage style, eye and base level units with a central island comprising a beech block worktop. The remaining worktops are granite and the kitchen is centred upon an Aga range and other integrated appliances include a Neff oven and dishwasher with space and plumbing for an American fridge freezer. The room is beautifully bright with windows to the side and rear aspect offering delightful views and there is ample space for a sizeable dining table and chairs. A door leads to the rear garden. The study is a useful space adjacent to an inner hall with storage cupboard and door to the spacious sitting room. This room has a wonderful cottage feel centred upon two feature fireplaces, one of which hosts a woodburning stove. There is recessed storage space and feature wood panelled staircase.

On the first floor there are three good size bedrooms, each with generous storage and wooden floor boarding. The master is particularly attractive with a recently fitted contemporary ensuite shower room. The family bathroom has also been refitted in 2014 and is beautifully presented complete with a three piece suite and separate shower cubicle. From the third bedroom a staircase leads to the loft room, which is dual in aspect and is currently utilised as a bedroom.

Outside
The gardens are a true delight with post and rail fencing separating adjacent paddock land, offering exceptional views, privacy and wildlife. The immediate gardens are lawned with a pretty patio extending from the property providing a private and ideal entertainment venue. There is a triple stable block, one of which is utilised as a tack room fronting more lawn and adjacent is a shingled area with carport parking spaces and in and out driveway accessed via 5 bar gate. There is an additional large lawned expanse with Wendy house and children’s play area.

Location
Kimbridge is a small serene village offering traditional country pleasures including one of the best local fishing waters, a well regarded farm shop and excellent restaurant (Annie’s) and two local pubs within walking distance. Its picturesque countryside and wonderful walks coupled with its proximity to Romsey make it one of the premier addresses in the area. Local schooling for all ages is excellent in both the private and state sectors and commuting is ideal with the train station at Dunbridge just a couple of miles away and easy road access to Winchester.

Agents Notes
The property is served by propane gas fired central heating and private drainage. The family bathroom and ensuite shower room were refitted in 2014. The owners have enjoyed an informal arrangement of usage of the adjoining paddock of 0.75 acres.

Property Features :

• Charming period cottage
• Gardens extending to 1/3 of an acre
• Triple stable block
• Cottage style kitchen dining room with Aga and integrated appliances
• Carport and further generous parking