Property description
'That Hovel' is situated in the Bishopstone Conservation area located in Oxon Place fronting the village duck pond. Having been noted as a building of local significance (a Heritage asset) any interested party should consider the Pre Application Service in obtaining advice about the acceptability of potential development. Contact No: 01793 445500 (Local Planning Authority). The property is early 18th Century construction but does require complete modernisation/renovation. Being a single storey unit with just two connecting rooms and a toilet and bathroom separate from the main dwelling.
Room 1: - 11' 6'' x 13' 10'' into deep chimney recess (3.51m x 4.22m)
Red brick fire surround with stone hearth and high wood mantle. Window to front. Cold water supply. Door to:
Room 2: - 11' x 14' 2'' (3.35m x 4.32m)
Window to front. Cold water supply. Twin french doors give access to side concreted area with brick built toilet block, seperate from the house.
Bathroom:
Separate from the house. Comprising white suite with panelled bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc.
Outside:
The property is located approx 50ft from the private drive with a width of approx 30ft. The garden is totally overgrown with a mixture of shrubs, trees and bushes.
Rear Garden:
Measuring approx 40ft in length with a shingled area to the rear of the property. Retaining block wall. Raised remainder of garden uncultivated. Natural hedgerow to rear boundary to open countryside.
Note:
Arriving at the village from Hinton Parva, Oxon Place is the right hand turning at the village pond. 'That Hovel' is the 4th property up on the right.
Property Features :
- Detached thatched cottage
- Fronting village duck pond
- Requires complete renovation
- Building of local significance (Heritage Asset)
- For advice on acceptance of potential development