Property description
A surprisingly large cottage providing four well proportioned bedrooms and a wealth of character positioned in the heart of the village of Whiteparish within a short walk from its wide range of traditional amenities.
Owners Comments
“It has been wonderful living in the heart of Whiteparish, enjoying the warm embrace of village life especially all the social aspects on offer.”
Introduction
Believed to date back to the late 17th century and deceptively spacious, this character home has many period features associated with its era including original exposed fireplaces, high ceilings and pine internal doors. The accommodation is surprisingly roomy comprising a fitted cottage kitchen/breakfast room with ample dining space centring upon a homely oil fired pillar box red Aga and there are two reception rooms both with open fireplaces providing ideal social flow. Of particular delight are the mature gardens with its variety of outbuildings including sheds, workshops, far stretching lawns with additional paddock area to the rear. This wonderful home combines the convenience of its central village location with the easy to reach commuter links via the A36 to Salisbury and Southampton and A27 to Romsey whilst being within catchment of the well reputed Whiteparish primary school and Salisbury Grammar Schools.
Description
A wooden door enters into the hallway which provides access to the sitting and dining rooms both of equal dimensions featuring traditional fireplaces and high ceilings. A pine door leads to the kitchen breakfast room with its extensive range of white eye and base level units, worktops which centres upon a pillar box red oil fired Aga and offering space for a larder fridge freezer. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and electric hob, a double glazed door provides much light and access to the secluded rear garden. The oil fired boiler is housed in the shower room off the kitchen. The landing provides access to the airing cupboard and four well proportioned bedrooms with the master benefitting from fitted wardrobes and all are serviced by the family bathroom comprising white bathroom suite.
Outside
There is parking for the residents on The Street for cars. There is a side access gate shared with the neighbour which provides a right of way to the rear gardens which are fully enclosed by panel fencing. There is a patio terrace adjacent to the rear elevation with steps up to the raised lawn which is interspersed with a small selection of trees and bordered with varied shrubs and flowers. There is a variety of sheds and workshops opening up into a field area.
Location
Chiddock Cottage is centrally positioned within Whiteparish which benefits from excellent village amenities which include the highly reputable Whiteparish Primary School, choice of public houses, village store and doctors surgery. Whiteparish enjoys excellent commuter access, equidistant to Romsey and Salisbury (approx.8 miles) and convenient to Southampton (approx. 14 miles).
Agents Notes
The property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing.
Directions
From our office in Wellow proceed North on the A36 through the villages of Plaitford and Landford turning right at the signposted Whiteparish turning of Common Road. At the end of this road bear left into The Street and the property can be found on the right.
Property Features :
- A light and airy four bedroom period cottage dating back to the late 17th century
- A wealth of character features including original fireplaces, high ceilings and pine doors
- Kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive range of units and space for a family sized breakfast tabl
- Two excellent sized reception rooms
- Located within a short flat walk of Whiteparish village amenities
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