Property description
Occupying an enviable wonderfully secluded position, is this detached bungalow set within mature terraced gardens exceeding 1/5 acre, backing onto paddocks in the highly regarded village of Sherfield English.
Owners Comments
“I have really enjoyed the peaceful setting of my home, particularly relaxing in the sitting room overlooking the gardens after a busy day. Coupled with this, Sherfield English is a welcoming village with a friendly community.”
“The convenience of the location was major appeal when I purchased the property, close to the countryside including the New Forest yet within minutes of the A27 providing excellent access to good commuter links.”
Introduction
Set back from the roadside this well presented home has been meticulously improved and cared for by our client during their tenure to include a reconditioned original 1950’s English Rose fitted kitchen but still offers potential for improvement or extension subject to the usual planning consents. With spacious and well proportioned accommodation, redecorated throughout the bungalow is arranged with clear definition between the living and bedroom areas, and supplemented by a substantial garage. Located on the fringes of Sherfield English enjoying a picturesque village location yet with excellent commuter links to the A36 and M27 the property is also within catchment of the outstanding Awbridge or Whiteparish primary school, Romsey secondary and the Salisbury Grammar Schools.
Description
A welcoming entrance hall featuring the airing cupboard has the principal rooms radiating from it. The kitchen is unique, featuring an original English Rose kitchen made by Spitfire, one of the first ever fitted kitchen ranges, with reconditioned high gloss pink units and contrasting black and white chequered tiled floor. There is ample space for freestanding appliances including a range style oven and American style fridge/freezer and the room features stunning views over the rear gardens. The sitting/dining enjoys a dual aspect offering ample room for formal dining and featuring slide patio doors and is centred upon an attractive sandstone fireplace with open fire. Both the master and second bedroom boast excellent dimensions with ample room for freestanding wardrobes and the third bedroom (currently used as a study) features patio doors opening on to the rear gardens. The bedrooms are all served by the four piece family bathroom complete with restored roll top cast iron bath with ball claw feet, corner shower cubicle and contemporary lighting.
Outside
Elevated from the road and screened by an ornamental Magnolia tree, the inspiration for the naming of the property was thus Magnolia Cottage. A tarmac driveway provides parking and access to the garage and stepped path to a traditional covered porch. A wooden pedestrian side gate leads to a passage with access to the external boiler cupboard and to the patio terrace which hugs the rear elevation and is an ideal venue for alfresco dining. The landscaped rear garden is thoughtfully designed to maximise practical usage, divided into four terraces predominantly laid to lawn and with kitchen garden, shed and greenhouse to the rear. The boundaries are a combination of established hedging and fencing with enjoyable open views to the peaceful paddock beyond.
Location
Magnolia Cottage is situated in the highly desirable village of Sherfield English on the fringes of Newtown within the parish of Lockerley. Ideally located within walking distance of Awbridge primary school and well provided for with local amenities including a public house, church playing field and village hall. More extensive facilities are available in the market town of Romsey which is within 5 miles distance whilst convenient to the cultural cities of Winchester and Salisbury and commercial centre of Southampton. There is a great community spirit within the village with many groups coming together for enjoyment or for mutual benefit.
Agents Notes
Magnolia Cottage was constructed in the 1930’s and is well presented throughout offering spacious accommodation with double glazing and oil fired central heating via the boiler housed in an outside plant room. The rateable value for the property is Band D amounting to £1,433.75 2016/17.
Property Features :
- Stunning views to the rear over open farmland
- Three bedroom detached bungalow with 1/5 acre of gardens
- An original reconditioned 1950´s English Rose kitchen made by Spitfire one of the first ever
- Garage with driveway and parking for two vehicles
- Secluded and tranquil grounds, screened from the tranquil roadside
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