Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY Located on the western edge of Denmead Village, ‘Acorn House’ offers extensive living space for the growing family or for those with an aging relative. This extensive detached home is believed to have been built in the 1950’s with later additions in the 1970’s. The plot extends approximately 1 Acre with fields to three aspects with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill. Beyond the established rear garden are paddocks and arable fields. Inside you will find a number of features including; oak parquet flooring, surround fireplaces, light and airy rooms with three reception rooms, five bedrooms including a guest suite with its own bathroom. The area is popular with ramblers and riders as there are equestrian facilities nearby. This semi-rural location is only minutes from the local amenities of Denmead Village and within easy reach of the Cities of Winchester, Chichester, Portsmouth and Guildford as well as the beaches of the south coast, motorways and London rail links. Early internal viewing of this impressive home is strongly recommended to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.

 

ENTRANCE Tarmac driveway leading to pillared entrance with wooden plaque depicting house name, mature hedges and trees and leading to ‘T’ shaped driveway with brick border. Lawned gardens to either side of driveway with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes. Turning area with ample parking space and access to detached garage. Paved area with brick border, leading to pillared steps rising to main front door. PVCu wood effect main front door with double glazed frosted glass panels and matching panel to one side, leading to: 

HALLWAY 19' 5" x 11' 4" (5.92m x 3.45m) Stripped, stained and polished oak parquet flooring, picture rail, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking driveway. Roll top radiator with thermostat control, glazed panelled staircase rising to first floor with large understairs storage cupboard housing electric meter. Central heating thermostat, curved moulded ceiling, power points, doors to primary rooms. 

SITTING ROOM 22' 0" x 12' 10" (6.71m x 3.91m) Twin glazed panelled doors leading to hallway, matching stripped, stained and polished parquet flooring. Two roll top radiators with thermostat controls. Double glazed bay window to front aspect overlooking driveway, twin high level double glazed windows to side. Central briquette surround fireplace with arched inlay, open fire (not tested), hearth and tiled mantle over. Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, power points. 

CLOAKS CUPBOARD Cloaks hanging area, door leading to: 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled to half wall level, raised shelf. 

DRAWING ROOM 20' 8" x 15' 10" (6.3m x 4.83m) Dual aspect windows with views to the front overlooking garden and driveway and overlooking open fields and land with long reaching views towards Portsdown Hill to the side. Three radiators with thermostat controls, ceiling coving, stone surround fireplace with matching hearth and open fire (not tested). Power points, door to hallway, twin glazed sliding doors leading to: 

DINING ROOM 18' 0" x 14' 0" (5.49m x 4.27m) Raised level with four steps leading down to primary dining area. Double glazed windows to side aspect overlooking open fields with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill. Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden. Two radiators with thermostat controls, power points, ceiling coving, wall light. Door to: 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 10" x 11' 8" (5.44m x 3.56m) Split level with raised breakfast area.
Kitchen Area:
Comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface. Inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under. Space for dishwasher, laminate tiled effect flooring, range of drawer units. Inset ‘Bosch’ stainless steel five ring gas hob with ‘Bosch’ stainless steel fronted electric oven under, stainless steel splashback, extractor hood, fan and light over. Under unit lighting, ceramic tiled surrounds, brushed steel fronted power points. Dual aspect windows to side and rear overlooking garden. Further range of drawer units with space for fridge/freezer. Contemporary style tall radiator, dimmer switch, ceiling spotlights. Three steps rising to:
Breakfast Area:
Work surface with drawers and storage cupboards under. Double glazed window to side aspect. Shelving, ceiling spotlights, door to Utility Room. Sliding glazed door leading to walk-in larder style storage cupboard with range of shelving and automatic light.
 

UTILITY ROOM 13' 10" x 8' 9" (4.22m x 2.67m) Measurements do not include recessed area with door to Breakfast Area and door to rear garden. Ceramic tiled flooring, range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under. Range of drawers and storage units. Washing machine point, space for free standing fridge/freezer. Tall larder style units with brushed steel ‘T’ bar handles. Double glazed window overlooking rear garden, wall mounted ‘Worcester’ gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested). Radiator, power points, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights. Door to hallway, door to large walk-in storage cupboard with range of shelves. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Glazed balustrade, access to loft space, feature curved ceiling with ceiling spotlights, picture rail. Built-in cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving. Range of book shelves, large built-in storage cupboard measuring approximately 7’5” x 4’7”, power points. Doors to primary rooms & guest suite.  

BEDROOM 1 20' 8" x 12' 10" maximum (6.3m x 3.91m) Triple aspect double glazed windows with views to the front overlooking driveway, side aspect and rear overlooking garden. Feature curved ceiling, two radiators, power points, picture rail. Door to: 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, concealed cistern w.c. and cupboard space to one side, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard space under with mirror and light over, shaver point. Chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlight, extractor fan, 1½ sized shower cubicle with shelf, mixer tap, extractor fan and light over.  

BEDROOM 4 14' 0" x 8' 1" (4.27m x 2.46m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden. Radiator with thermostat control, power points, feature curved ceiling, picture rail, built-in louvre door storage cupboard with range of shelves.  

FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising; panelled bath with hand grips, mixer tap and separate shower over with folding shower screen, vanity unit with moulded oval wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard space under with mirror, shaver point, pelmet and lighting. Ceramic tiled to half wall level, ceramic tiled flooring, low level w.c., chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect overlooking garden.  

BEDROOM 3 15' 10" x 9' 4" (4.83m x 2.84m) Vanity unit with wash hand basin, ceramic tiled surround and cupboard space under with mirror and light over. Ceiling coving, raised shelf, picture rail, two radiators with thermostat controls, power points, double glazed window to side aspect with views overlooking farmland with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance.  

BEDROOM 2 15' 10" x 11' 0" (4.83m x 3.35m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden with radiator with thermostat control under. Double glazed window to side aspect overlooking farmland with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill. Radiator, ceiling coving, picture rail, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled surround, mirror, light and shaver point over. Power points, panelled door. 

GUEST SUITE Accessible from door on landing opening to: 

INNER LANDING 12' 0" x 7' 7" (3.66m x 2.31m) Skylight window, access to boarded loft space, door to Bathroom and door to Bedroom. 

BEDROOM 17' 10" x 12' 9" (5.44m x 3.89m) Measurements taken from approximately 2’4” off floor level with slight eaves to one wall restricting headroom. Two radiators with thermostat control, skylight window with views over adjacent land towards Portsdown Hill in the distance. Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, built-in double door wardrobe with hanging space and shelving. Dimmer switch, power points.  

BATHROOM White suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower over with shower screen, ceramic tiled surrounds, close coupled w.c., contemporary style rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap and drawers under. Tiled flooring, shaver point, mirror, twin double glazed frosted glass windows to rear aspect. Chrome heated towel rail. 

OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a driveway with pillared entrance, wooden plaque depicting house name, leading to ‘T’ shaped tarmac driveway with brick border providing ample parking and turning area. To either side of the driveway are lawned gardens with mature trees, shrubs, evergreens and bushes. The driveway extends approximately 89’ from the pillared entrance to the front of the property. The primary front lawned area incorporating driveway measures approximately 100’ in width. The boundary is defined on the left hand side by wooden fencing and to the right by mature trees and a further area between the boundary and adjacent fields of approximately 25’.
To the right hand side is a gateway leading to the primary rear garden. To the left hand side is further car parking facilities, turning area and access into detached garage, external lighting and arched gateway leading to rear garden. Further hardstanding area with potential to build further garaging (subject to the necessary consents).
To the rear of the property is a raised terrace measuring approximately 29’0” x 8’4” with central steps and low retaining wall and lighting. Leading down to primary garden. This area is accessible from the Utility Room.
Garden is arranged as two separated areas with a pergola and ‘Wisteria’, shingled area and stepping stones. The garden is enclosed by open fencing to either side and is approximately 125’in length x 100’ in width with the first area having circular patio areas. One incorporating pond and patio, further circular pond, rose bed with central tree, shrubs, evergreens and bushes. Rotary line area and Summer House. Further areas of shrubbery, evergreens and bushes. The garden extend further via a deer fence and double gates. Proceeding through the double gates you are met by a further large garden area which is mainly laid to lawn with mature tree, shrubs and evergreens, wooden built garden shed, greenhouse and cement panelled shed. This area is approximately 100’ in width x 200’ in length. To the left hand side are open paddocks with horses grazing. We understand that there are paddocks to the rear and arable land to the right hand side. There is an established area between the garden boundary and the adjacent arable land of approximately 25’ – 30’ in width with mature trees, evergreens and bushes.