Property description

Ideally situated on a quiet lane fronting a private copse is this period character cottage which has been lovingly refurbished and extended by the current owner.

Owners Comments
“I love the cottage feel Ivy Drum offers, yet still being big enough to accommodate the family. Set in a beautiful semi rural location access onto the surrounding areas makes it an ideal place to live.“

Introduction
The beautifully presented accommodation has retained the character of a property of this era fusing modern fittings with period features including a working open fireplace in the dining room which opens into the kitchen. Off road parking is available on the block paved driveway and the wonderfully private rear garden provides a generous out door space with an attractive backdrop of mature trees. Situated between Southampton Water and the New Forest National Park there is a wealth of activities on the door step with easy access to road links.

Description
The timber front door opens into the welcoming entrance hall with a light and airy feel featuring oak effect flooring contrasting the white walls and chrome light fittings. The cloakroom features a wash basin and wc and is accessed from the entrance hall as well as the sitting room which boasts an ornamental fireplace and recent carpet. The dining room provides ample space for a family dining suite centred around a feature open fireplace with period cast iron grate and surround. A useful storage cupboard is situated under the stairs. The fitted kitchen offers a range of white fronted wall and base units with marble effect roll top work surfaces and inset sink and drainer set against complementing pastel tiles. The Biasi combi boiler is concealed within a wall unit with space and plumbing for goods in place. A side door leads to the enclosed rear garden, whilst stairs lead to the split level landing with solid oak flooring which accesses the three double bedrooms and family bathroom. Originally a two bedroom cottage, the first floor extension at the rear of the property houses the master bedroom and allows room for free standing wardrobes. The family bathroom enjoys contemporary tiling to the flooring and walls and is fitted with a white suite comprising shower over the bath, pedestal wash basin and wc.

Outside
The property is approached over a block paved driveway providing off road parking which extends to the front door and side gate, with a gravel seating area adjacent to the kitchen and fronting the lawn. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with raised borders, mature shrubs and bushes against a colourful backdrop of mature trees to the surrounding area. A paved area at the rear of the garden also hosts two timber garden sheds with a greenhouse also available.

Agents Notes
A deceptively spacious cottage with a mix of contemporary and period features benefitting from gas fired central heating and double glazing.

Location
Pooks Green is an area of individual properties of varying styles and ages ideally situated on the fringes of the New Forest National Park and the Western shore of Southampton Water. The A326 affords direct and fast access onto the M27 allowing a commute to London or the South coast with rail links at Totton or Southampton providing direct rail links to London Waterloo. Marchwood offers many local amenities with a village centre and parade of shops, a junior school and two secondary schools nearby at Hounsdown and Applemore.

Property Features :

• Characterful three bedroom house
• Beautifully presented accommodation throughout
• Generous rear garden
• Open plan kitchen and dining room
• Off road parking