Property description

An extended character cottage situated in an elevated position within the highly regarded village of Upper Timsbury backing on to open farmland and set within established, generous, mature gardens.

Owners’ Comments
\"We loved the cottage from the minute we saw it.  The location is set back from the lane making it a very special place to live - having both red and green woodpeckers visit the gardens is something we certainly didn't expect!”

“We've enjoyed putting the time and effort in to modernising our home, making it more spacious while keeping the cottage feel and the Michelmersh brick. It's in a very convenient location and is a great place to spend quiet time or bring up a family.\"

Introduction
Offering deceptively spacious and beautifully presented living accommodation, having been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme over recent years, Rivendell Cottage has been completed to the highest specification and now provides the most contemporary of family living space. This includes an impressive modern kitchen with adjoining dining room which blend seamlessly with the original character of the brick fireplace around the open fire and the sitting room with wood burning stove.  Individual wooden latch doors and wooden flooring flow through the spacious sitting and dining rooms and the accommodation further benefits from an excellent  family room.

Four double bedrooms served by en suite facilities and a modern family bathroom combined with a good sized rear garden make this a practical family home in an idyllic location.

Description
A glazed cottage style front door leads to the welcoming entrance hall hosting cloaks hanging space, WC and wooden latch doors leading to the principal reception rooms. The delightful sitting room, which is well proportioned, enjoys a wonderful fireplace of York stone hearth and rustic oak mantel hosting a wood burning stove which creates an attractive focal point and cottage ambience. A door leads to the dining room which enjoys a dual aspect with French doors to the gardens and a fitted display unit which also conceals the boiler. From the dining room there is access to the impressive kitchen which has been recently refitted in a ‘Shaker’ style, equipped with an extensive range of cottage style eye and base level units. There are ample solid oak work surfaces, set upon a stylish wood effect floor. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and washing machine and there is ample space for an electric range style oven and American style fridge freezer. The generous family room centres upon an exposed brick open fireplace with fitted shelving in the chimney recess and under stairs storage cupboard. 

The landing with large storage cupboard and loft access provides access to all bedrooms which enjoy pleasant views. The master bedroom benefits from double wardrobes and a refitted en suite shower room while three further well-proportioned rooms are served by the four piece family bathroom comprising a fitted ottoman style chest and a modern suite which includes a separate shower cubicle.

Outside
The property is set well away from the lane and is approached via a five bar wooden gate accessing  a gravel driveway providing ample parking for three cars. The front lawns are studded with a variety of fruit trees which have provided an abundant crop this year. A wooden side gate leads to the rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and also studded with attractive trees whilst enjoying beautiful farm land views.  A raised patio terrace is an ideal venue for Summer barbeques, beautifully screened by mature shrubs and hedgerow.

Location
Situated on this quiet country lane with views over farmland to the front and rear, the cottage is located in the charming village of Upper Timsbury, adjacent to the beautiful historic village of Michelmersh. Surrounded by serene countryside offering beautiful walks and a host of local amenities including a church, local pub, sports field and cricket club, the village is just a few miles from the market town of Romsey which boasts more extensive amenities.  

Agents Notes
Extended in 1985 the property benefits from oil fired central heating, mains drainage and double glazing with, new flooring, redecoration, refitted kitchen, and remodernised bathroomall within the last 2 years. The rateable value for the property in Council Tax band E

Directions
From Romsey take the A3057 to Stockbridge for approximately three miles taking the right hand turn into New Road at Timsbury.  Continue to the top of the hill and turn right into Rudd Lane where Rivendell  Cottage can be found approximately100 metres on the left hand side.

Property Features :

• Four bedroom cottage in village location
• Three versatile reception rooms
• Beautifully presented with wooden latch doors and flooring
• Impressive newly fitted kitchen served by an adjoining dining room
• Attractive sitting room with wood burning stove