Property description
Formerly part of the Compton Estate, this most stunning period cottage occupies an ideal elevated position enjoying far reaching spectacular views from every aspect across the beautiful surrounding countryside of the highly sought after Test Valley village of King’s Somborne.
Owners Comments
“The setting of Furzedown was a great appeal with wonderful views to the far side of the valley.”
“King’s Somborne is host to an array of idyllic walks and cycle paths within beautiful countryside whilst offering easy access to the lovely traditional towns of Stockbridge and Romsey.”
Introduction
Having undergone an elegant schedule of extension and improvement over the years, this delightful home retains much of the original character and charm associated with its era which fuse seamlessly with all the comforts of modern living. The property boasts a striking hand crafted country kitchen comprising bleached pitched pine worktops and an Esse stove centrepiece along with versatile four double bedrooms and two spacious reception rooms offering comfortable family living. The property is encompassed by stunning rolling open countryside and its cottage gardens have been delightfully landscaped featuring formal lawns, attractive trees and productive growing areas with generous parking space to the front. The quintessential Hampshire village of King Somborne offers a wealth of traditional village amenities and beautiful local walks with excellent local schooling and commuter accessibility.
Description
An original pine front door opens into the entrance hall where you are immediately immersed into the era of the home with traditional wooden cladded walls and stripped pine internal doors which provide access to the dining room, part of the original cottage, which features an open brick fireplace and stone hearth with solid pine shelving within the chimney recess. The country kitchen is both striking and practical with hand crafted wooden base units, larder cupboard, feature bleached stripped pine worktops and traditional butler sink all over slate tiled flooring. The undoubted focal point to the room is the oil fired Esse twin jet stove which provides the heating and hot water. There is space for an undercounter fridge, oven and dishwasher. The kitchen is supplemented by the generous utility/boot room also with butler sink, and ample space for washing machine, dryer, fridge freezer and lazy susan airier with glazed wooden door to the side aspect. The living room is wonderfully bright with much light afforded from the rear window with stripped pine sill and wooden glazed double doors to the rear patio. A separate family room or bedroom four provides versatile living space.
The landing provides access to three well proportioned bedrooms, enjoying individual charm and pleasant views from every aspect. The master bedroom is a charismatic room with exposed green oak beams and distressed wood wide board flooring. It boasts delightful views to the rear via the cottage style windows, a dressing/sitting area with substantial wardrobe and cupboard and a modern ensuite shower room with double shower cubicle. One of the remaining first floor bedrooms form part of the original cottage with bedroom two benefitting from an original cast iron fireplace and a generous walk in wardrobe. Bedroom three features built in wardrobes and desk space and both are serviced by a family bathroom with original cast iron bath and fireplace.
Outside
1 Furzedown Cottage is simply beautiful and enjoys generous delightfully landscaped gardens, once featured within Hilliers garden publications, and approached from a country lane via a gravel driveway leading to the ample parking and turning area. The front garden is flanked by beech hedging with log store and brick paved steps up to the front door with a wooden side gate to the rear gardens. Here there is an attractive patio terrace ideal for summer entertaining, hosting a water feature and raised flower beds. The garden is divided by trellis fencing into two defined areas, the first being more formal with attractive lawns, summer house and pretty well stocked flower bed borders. The second area is interspersed by interesting trees including a Rowan and Plum tree. There are two productive raised growing areas currently for an Asparagus bed and a separate redcurrant and blackcurrant bed. The gardens back onto paddocks and rolling open farmland beyond.
Location
King’s Somborne is a delightful rural village, shrouded in countryside yet enjoying easy accessibility to Romsey, Winchester and its neighbouring boutique town of Stockbridge. Lying in the valley of the edge of the River Test, the village is perfect for picturesque walks and cycle rides. Typical village amenities include a post office, reputable local schooling, church, public house and village shop. The village hall is central to the vast array of activities within this strong local community.
Agents Notes
The property was extended in the mid 1990’s and features oil fired central heating via the Esse stove. The property benefits from traditional windows with hand made glass within the original parts of the cottage.
Directions
From Romsey, take the A3057 towards Stockbridge and continue for approximately 7 miles. Upon reaching the village of King’s Somborne, take a right hand turn into Church Road and continue onto Furzedown Road the cottage can be found after approximately one mile on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Stunning extended period cottage formerly part of the Compton Estate
- Glorious far reaching views over stunning Hampshire countryside
- Three/four good sized bedrooms
- Traditional features including cast iron fireplaces and reclaimed internal pine doors
- Hand crafted cottage kitchen with bleached stripped pitched pine worktops