Tarrant Villas, Kings Somborne, SO20
A well presented semi detached period cottage in an elevated position with far freaching views to the front situated within this popular village
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A semi detached Grade II listed period cottage, believed to have been built in the late 1880s, constructed of mainly cream washed smooth rendered elevations beneath a pitched slate roof. The well presented accommodation comprises a generous L-shaped open plan sitting room with separate dining area, featuring a brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove, and a fitted kitchen with limed oak units. To the first floor there are two bedrooms (both with built-in wardrobes and one with a cast iron Victorian fireplace) and a recently refitted bathroom. The property benefits from recently installed electric central heating with radiators. Outside there is parking for two cars in front of the property and a well enclosed garden to the rear.
LOCATION
The property is situated in the village of King’s Somborne, which offers everyday facilities including a Post Office/store, primary school, church and public house. The picturesque town of Stockbridge, traversed by the River Test, is just five minutes away to the north, the abbey town of Romsey is approximately seven miles to the south, and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within a half hour drive. There are also excellent road links to London and the West Country via the M3 and A303 and also to the South Coast.
ACCOMMODATION
Covered ENTRANCE PORCH Exposed wooden supports beneath a pitched slate roof. Overhead light. Panelled door with high level glazed bulls eye panel leading directly into:
OPEN PLAN L-SHAPED SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM
Sitting Room: Featuring arched brick fireplace housing cast iron wood burning stove standing on brick edged herringbone brick hearth, wood mantel above. Two windows to front aspect. Exposed ceiling beams. Turning open tread staircase rising to first floor. TV point. Two telephone points. Two wall light points. Coat hooks. Double radiator. Opening into:
Dining Room: Small paned glazed double doors with brick step leading out onto rear garden. Exposed ceiling beams. Two wall light points. TV point. Two double radiators. Panelled door into:
KITCHEN Stainless steel sink unit with central bowl, drainer and mixer tap. Range of high and low limed oak fronted cupboards and drawers incorporating open fronted unit with herb rack and spice drawers. Roll top work surfaces with tiled splash back. ‘Whirlpool’ oven and grill with ‘Algor’ four ring hob over, concealed extractor fan and light above. S[pace and power for upright fridge/freezer. Recess with plumbing for washing machine. Window to rear aspect. Quarry tiled flooring. Access to loft space. Ceiling light point. Small double radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Access to loft space via hatch. Ceiling light point. Smoke alarm. Double radiator. Braced and ledged latch doors into:
BEDROOM ONE Window to rear aspect overlooking garden. Sliding mirror fronted doors into built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and high level shelf over. Ceiling light point. TV point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Attractive cast iron Victorian fireplace with slate hearth to front. Window to front aspect with attractive far reaching views over the roof tops to rolling farmland and countryside beyond. Latch door into built-in cupboard with hanging rail and high level shelf above. TV point. Double radiator.
BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with folding glass screen and wall mounted ‘Triton T80SI’ shower, tiled surround. Wash hand basin with mixer tap, double cupboard beneath, splash back and mirror over. Low level WC. Strip light/shaver socket. Central ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Obscure glazed window to front aspect. High level cupboard housing small lagged copper cylinder and ‘Heatrae Sadia’ electric slim line wall mounted boiler.
OUTSIDE
Off Nutchers Drove entrance onto a tarmacadam driveway providing ample space to park two cars (one behind the other) with mature hedging to one side. The front garden is laid to law with steps from the drive leading to the front entrance porch. Immediately to the front of the house and to either side of the porch there are raised beds planted with mature shrubs. From the driveway a wooden gate provides access onto a paved path leading to the rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Comprises a shaped lawn beyond which there is a wide bed, recently planted with shrubs. Further border containing colourful shrubs and plants to the rear and side of the property. Space for garden shed. The rear garden is well enclosed by tall wooden fencing.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DISCLAIMER
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Evans & Partridge or the vendors or lessors.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Evans & Partridge has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.