Property description
Pepperbox House is a beautiful brick and flint cottage occupying a peaceful location at the head of a private lane within its attractive grounds approaching 1/2 acre.
Owners Comments
“Pepperbox House has lots of space to bring up a growing family. Our sons enjoyed playing in the garden and jumping in and out of the pool for hours.”
“The house and beautiful garden are wonderful for entertaining and we have had many parties for friends and family.”
Introduction
Surrounded by glorious open countryside the property offers five bedrooms with a versatile arrangement of reception rooms supplemented by a separate detached home office. The gardens are predominantly lawned offering much privacy and seclusion and enjoy a south facing aspect with a feature swimming pool and terrace area. Originally constructed circa 1850 and formerly two farm cottages this pretty home offers many traditional features associated with its era, coupled with the benefit of modern upgrades over the years. It enjoys an attractive elevated position with beautiful views over the gardens and paddocks beyond across to the New Forest. It offers light and spacious accommodation with good ceiling heights. Positioned on the fringes of the popular village of Whiteparish, Pepperbox House is conveniently located equidistance to Salisbury and Romsey and is within catchment for the revered Salisbury Grammar Schools.
Description
A hardwood door to the entrance hall which hosts the staircase to the first floor, and access to the principal rooms. Exposed ceiling timbers are evident throughout and the sitting room is delightful, triple in aspect with a feature parquet flooring. The room is centred upon an attractive traditional open fireplace and it has an open plan study area. This leads to the private dining room, which is dual aspect. The charming farmhouse kitchen is a bright and light room fully fitted with a range of cream eye and base level units with ample worktops. Integrated appliances include a Britannia electric range oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is also a delightful matching dresser and large larder providing further storage. An inner hallway hosts a downstairs cloakroom and access to a useful reception room, versatile in its usage. A lobby area acts as a boot room and storage area which houses the original bread oven, plumbing and space for further appliances. On the first floor are five bedrooms and a family bathroom comprising a matching white suite, separate shower cubicle and airing cupboard. All the bedrooms have a pretty cottage feel and enjoy stunning views from every aspect. The master bedroom offers extensive views across picturesque countryside and features recessed wardrobes and an attractive ensuite bathroom with vanity unit. The remaining bedrooms are well proportioned in size and all offer fitted wardrobes with the guest bedroom featuring a vanity unit.
Office
The office is an ideal work space, originally converted from the garage and offers ample loft storage. It has potential to be converted to an annexe/studio, subject to planning permission.
Outside
The property is approached via a large tarmacadam driveway flanked on each side by well stocked borders with a host of flowering shrubs and plants. There is ample parking and turning space. The gardens are a superb feature. Laying to both the front and rear of the property the grounds adjoin paddock, countryside and private land. Predominantly lawned the gardens are screened by mature hedgerow and trees. Central to the garden is an enclosed swimming pool and terrace enjoying a south facing aspect and is heated via solar matting. The gardens are studded with fruit trees and to the rear of the property is a large vegetable patch and greenhouse along with a private lawned area.
Location
Pepperbox House is ideally positioned, located on the edge of Whiteparish close to the New Forest National Park, within easy reach of the 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 and convenient to Southampton, whilst benefitting from being catchment of the highly regarded Salisbury grammar schools. Southampton Parkway Station, providing direct train links to London, and Southampton airport are both within approximately a 20 minute drive.
Agents Notes
The property is served by gas central heating and private drainage.
Property Features :
- Five bedroom brick and flint cottage
- Tranquil location with stunning countryside views
- Grounds approaching 1/2 acre
- Heated swimming pool
- Ideal separate office space