Property description

Agents Comments
“Inspired by the Arts and Crafts designs the original builder of this home used it as a show home to display the various styles of internal décor and features he could provide. The property still retains all of these, unspoilt over the years.”

“The house was used for many years as a Doctors Surgery and the original bell pushes and box still remain.”

Introduction
Crosbie House is a detached landmark residence of architectural significance yet unspoilt by intermediate refurbishments, retaining all of the original features evocative of its era, including beautiful period fireplaces, an authentic Eagle range, high ceilings and skirting boards with original ornate coving. Believed to date back to 1910, this Arts and Crafts inspired property offers substantial character accommodation extending to 2300 sq ft, requiring full refurbishment, with a delightful tranquil rear garden extending to over 100ft backing onto a small test tributary and enjoying an outlook to the former historic Strongs brewery building. There is also planning consent for two off road parking spaces in the front garden. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to restore this home to its magnificent former glory with potential to create an exceptional master bedroom suite within the existing floorplan or further potential to extend if required, subject to planning permission. All of the rooms are of superior dimensions and ceiling heights each enjoying its own individual character and charm with three large reception rooms and a kitchen occupying the ground floor and access to a large cellar.

Some limited renewal of the fabric of the building has occurred in recent years including a total overhaul of the roof, gas central heating, some rewiring and external door replacement but prospective purchasers should note that Crosbie House does require further relevant modernisation to create a delightful and unique town centre home.

Description
Upon entering Crosbie House the Arts and Crafts influence becomes immediately apparent with leaded light arch windows, a wonderful staircase with carved details and an imposing brick fireplace in the grand entrance hall which also accesses the sizeable basement. All the reception rooms are well proportioned with high ceilings and skirting boards and the drawing room is centred upon an attractive iron fireplace with feature bay and front aspect windows. The sitting room offers a brick fireplace with an inset gas fire and enjoys views and access into the garden whilst the dining room still hosts the original unrestored gold medal Eagle range in addition to an exceptionally large pantry, storage cupboards and a door to the side garden. The kitchen offers basic eye and base level units over a patterned quarry tiled floor with a gas cooker point and access to the cloak room and gardens.

On the first floor are four well sized bedrooms each with period fireplaces and a family bathroom with a white suite. The front aspect bedrooms also enjoy the elegant bay windows.

Outside
The rear garden is so peaceful for a town centre location and is well sized enclosed by feature walling and close board fencing offering much privacy and seclusion. Predominantly lawned and studded with shrubs and flower borders the gardens back onto a small stream and host mature trees and shrubs, a productive growing area with greenhouse and shed and a side paved access with a gate leading to the front garden. There is planning consent granted for the provision of two parking spaces in the front garden. 

Location
Crosbie House is located on a characterful road within a five minute level walk of the boutique market town of Romsey. Situated within close proximity to commuter links such as the M27 and A36, Romsey lies on the east bank of the River Test at the lower end of the Test Valley, with the New Forest to the South West, the ancient city of Winchester to the East and the major city and port of Southampton to the South. Romsey retains its regular street market as well as a thriving town centre with shops, restaurants, public houses, leisure facilities and historical sites including Broadlands House. At the centre of Romsey is the market place, town hall and the stunning Abbey.

Agents Notes
The property is equipped with gas central heating via a Worcester Bosch boiler serviced annually and benefits from mains drainage.

Directions
From Romsey market square take Church Street towards the Abbey, follow the road round the ‘S’ bend into Cherville Street. Continue along Cherville Street which becomes Greatbridge Road and Crosbie House can be found on the right hand side. 

Property Features :

• Stunning Arts and Crafts style landmark residence requiring refurbishment
• Central Romsey location with a five minute level walk of the market square and amenities
• Substantial home extending to 2300 sq ft with generous room dimensions
• Tranquil attractive gardens extending to over 100ft
• Host of unspoilt period features including original fireplaces, high ceilings with ornate coving