Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY 'Curdridge Hill' is what only can be described as an impressive, substantial family home which is set in parkland gardens approximately 1.46 acres. It was believed to have been built for a merchant seaman in the 1890's to an eclectic design blending features from the late Victorian, early Edwardian eras and even the 'Arts and Craft' movement with elegant and sophisticated architectural detail. The original dwelling has since been divided into two substantial properties with separate driveways and clear defined boundaries. The restored features include surround fireplaces, ceiling coving and mouldings as well oak wooden doors and architraves. The rare to find, and unusual original period shutters which work on a sash style system behind the original windows are of particular note. The staircase meanders from the reception hall to the first floor and onwards, into the roof space, with high void on the first floor level. The individual features continue with glazed doors from both the dining and drawing rooms, opening on to covered veranda on the ground floor, with the primary bedroom, dressing room and bedroom three having access to a covered first floor balcony, with outstanding far reaching views over the garden.The accommodation is arranged over three principle floors with various mezzanine levels which includes six bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms and separate w.c.'s, the master bedroom having an en-suite dressing room / bedroom seven. On the top floor there are two bedrooms, a shower room, with one of the bedrooms accommodating a kitchenette (suitable for staff/au pair). Within the established mature grounds there is a glazed indoor heated swimming pool with separate plant room, an interesting Victorian rotating summer house, double garage, a sweeping crescent style driveway and ample car parking facilities. Curdridge is located within easy access of the South Coast's major cities, the railway line from Botley being approximately 0.9 miles away. Located close to Curdridge Primary School, the historic villages of Wickham and Bishops Waltham as well as the Cathedral city of Winchester and main motorway routes, early internal viewing of this truly impressive family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.  

ENTRANCE Twin brick pillars with feature coping stone over leading to remote control wrought iron gates with soldier railing, matching curved railings to either side, name plate 'Curdridge Hill', entry phone system and touch pad, leading to sweeping 'Crescent' shingle driveway with flower and tree borders, stable style fencing to right hand side overlooking grazing land and fields. The driveway sweeps round to the front of the property past the detached garage block on the right hand side, with lawned gardens to the left. The garden is enclosed by a mature hedge with range of trees, shrubs, evergreens and bushes, ample car parking for numerous cars. 

COVERED PORCH Pillars, frosted glazed panels, quarry tile flooring, stone steps leading up to main front door with lead light stained glass panel depicting a peacock leading to: 

HALLWAY/RECEPTION AREA 24' 4" x 10' 4" (7.42m x 3.15m) Sash style windows to front and side aspect overlooking garden, cloak hanging area, feature arched opening leading to raised area with Antique American pine flooring with curved steps, balustrade staircase rising to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, two feature roll top radiators, ceiling rose and coving, doors to primary rooms. 

DINING ROOM 19' 9" into bay window x 17' 9" (6.02m x 5.41m) Impressive high ceilings measuring approximately 10', ornate ceiling coving, picture rail and dado rail, high skirting boards, two feature roll top radiators, oak flooring surrounds with central area for rugs, feature surround fireplace with cast iron inlay and tiled hearth, power points, original sash bay window to front aspect with feature cavity shutters, (the cavity shutters drop into the basement accessible via sash style system), feature bay with twin glazed doors overlooking garden and covered veranda, oak panelled door with feature architraves. 

DRAWING ROOM 19' 10" into bay window x 19' 7" (6.05m x 5.97m) High ceilings measuring approximately 10' with ornate ceiling coving, twin sash windows to rear aspect, low sill overlooking garden, oak wooden flooring, wood surround fireplace with limestone hearth and multi-fuel fire / log burner (not tested), oak fronted power points, picture rail, dado rail, high skirting boards, two feature roll top radiators, panelled door and feature architrave, square bay window overlooking garden with doorway leading to veranda, low sills and matching cavity shutters (drop into the basement accessible via sash style system). 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 7" x 16' 0" (6.27m x 4.88m) Windows to front aspect with low sill overlooking garden and driveway, 'Amtico' style flooring, comprehensive range of cream fronted floor units with granite work surface, bow fronted drawers with gas hob over, extractor hood, fan and light, matching granite splashback, window to side aspect, tall larder style fridge / freezer with matching door, brushed steel fronted power points, corner carousel unit, integrated dishwasher with matching door, eye level 'De Dietrich' double oven and grill with storage cupboard under and tall larder unit to one side, feature briquette surround fireplace with tiled hearth, multi-fuel log central burner and flue (not tested), wooden mantle over, built-in storage cupboards with shelving to either side, panelled door to hallway, feature architraves, central island with granite work surface, seating to one end with range of storage cupboard under, ceiling coving, door to: 

OUTER LOBBY Incorporating utility area, door to outside, wood panelling to walls, lead light stained glass windows providing borrowed light to cloakroom, window to side aspect, work surface with sink unit, mixer tap, cupboard space under, washing machine point, vinyl tile effect flooring, radiator, shelf, cloaks hanging area, door to: 

CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., frosted glazed window to front aspect, range of shelving, radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR Split level mezzanine, steps to bedroom and staircase rising to feature landing. 

BEDROOM 2 19' 6" x 13' 9" to front of built in wardrobes (5.94m x 4.19m) Feature curved wall, matching staircase with panelled door leading to landing, stripped and stained floor boards, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall, ceiling coving, fireplace with wood surround and tiled inlay and hearth, wardrobe/storage cupboard to one side and window to the other, feature roll top radiator, square bay window to front aspect overlooking driveway and gardens, power points, television point, ceiling spotlight. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, shower cubicle with Jet Stream shower system with separate shower attachment. 

EN-SUITE CLOAKROOM W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights. 

PRIMARY LANDING With balustrade staircase rising to upper floor, feature vaulted ceiling, high level window, roll top radiator and archway, ceiling coving, wall lights, central heating control switch, doors to primary rooms. 

FEATURE FAMILY BATHROOM 10' 7" x 7' 5" (3.23m x 2.26m) Square bay window with shutter and low sill to front aspect overlooking garden, feature centrally situated double ended, claw footed bath with chrome telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment facing towards the garden, corner shower cubicle, panelled door, drench style hood and separate shower attachment, low level w.c., ceramic tiled on two walls, tiled flooring, pedestal wash hand basin with shelf and mirror over, light, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling coving and spotlight. 

BEDROOM 3 15' 7" x 15' 0" (4.75m x 4.57m) High ceiling with twin sash style windows to front aspect overlooking driveway and garden, radiator under, high ceiling and coving, wood surround fireplace with ceramic tile inlay and cast iron fireplace, tiled hearth, power points, television point, panelled door, panelled twin French doors leading to balcony overlooking garden, storage cupboard. 

BEDROOM 7/DRESSING ROOM 9' 10" x 7' 9" (3m x 2.36m) Door to landing, high ceiling with coving, power points, twin glazed doors leading to balcony, door to primary master bedroom. 

MASTER BEDROOM 20' 3" x 16' 0" (6.17m x 4.88m) High ceiling with coving, sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden, sash style square bay window to side aspect overlooking lawn with far reaching views, two roll top radiators, half glazed panelled door leading to balcony, cast iron surround fireplace with feature arched inlay tiles with tiled hearth, high skirting boards, power points, television point, telephone point, door to dressing room / bedroom 7. 

SECOND FLOOR Mezzanine landing with staircase rising to upper level, ceiling coving, door to: 

BEDROOM 4 16' 5" maximum decreasing to 12'0" x 14' 9" (5m x 4.5m) High level window to front aspect overlooking garden, window to side, slight eaves to one ceiling restricting head room, surround fireplace with tile inlay, built-in double doored wardrobe, panelled door, power points, television point, radiator. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with sliding panelled door, Jet stream system with separate shower attachment, tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights. 

CLOAKROOM Pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., tiled flooring, large velux skylight window, chrome heated towel rail, door to airing cupboard, range of shelving, radiator, spotlight. 

TOP FLOOR Landing leading to: 

BEDROOM 6 12' 1" x 8' 10" maximum (3.68m x 2.69m) Measurements taken from approximately 4' off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room, central ceiling height 7'2", ceiling spotlights, skylight window to rear aspect overlooking gardens, panelled door, power points, television point, roll top radiator. 

SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle with panelled door, drench style hood with separate shower attachment, fully ceramic tiled to two walls, tiled flooring, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splashback, shaver point and mirror, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, panelled, velux skylight window with blind overlooking garden and far reaching views. 

LIVING ROOM/BEDROOM 5 14' 9" x 9' 0" (4.5m x 2.74m) Measurements taken from approximately 4' off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling, restricting head room, central ceiling height 7'1", ceiling spotlights, three velux windows to side and rear aspect with blinds, panelled door, roll top radiator, oak work surface with 1½ bowl sink unit, cupboard space under, mixer tap, range of storage units, power points, television point. 

OUTSIDE To the front is a sweeping Crescent style shingle driveway, encircling the front lawned garden. On all aspects of the garden are mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes including trees, with stable style fencing to the right hand side leading to grazing land and farmland. The plot extends to approximately 1.46 acres.



To the left hand side is a small gateway leading to adjacent property. Pitched roof, storage shed, external water tap and access to the basement / cellar.



Directly in front are raised borders with stone pathway leading to raised terrace with pillared opening and glazed doors leading to both the drawing room and dining room. Above this area is feature curved balcony overlooking the garden, stone steps leading down to primary lawn. The lawn runs to the right hand side of the property continuing behind the garage block and enclosed by stable style fencing. There is a rotating summer house and large variety of shrubs, evergreens and bushes.



To the rear of the property there is a circular flower bed with feature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, wooden lodge style house with controls for swimming pool.

 

DETACHED SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX 38' 5" x 21' 3" (11.71m x 6.48m) Fully covered with twin doors leading to garden and pedestrian doors, range of windows to all aspects with lower pvcu panelling, lighting, three radiators. The pool is fully lined with roller cover. It measures approx 3' deep at the shallow end increasing to 8' at the deepest. 

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE Measuring approximately 30' in length with twin double doors to either end, pitched roof, lighting, external security light.