Tidworth Road, Boscombe Village, SP4
A picturesque semi detached fully restored and extended former Almshouse, originally built by the Squire of Boscombe and dating back to 1707
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A semi detached period cottage which has been totally restored and extended in recent years, constructed of white washed rendered elevations with small pane double glazed windows under a mellow tiled roof. Improvements include:
* Re-roofing
* New oak framework with vaulted ceilings and
numerous exposed beams and timbers
* Installation of new windows and doors
* Under floor heating with individual thermostats
* ‘Shaker’ style kitchen with integrated appliances
* Newly fitted bathroom with quality sanitaryware
* Indian cashmere paved flooring throughout
* Oak latch doors
Part of the cottage was originally a former Almshouse, built by John Kent, Squire of Boscombe, in 1707 (John Kent’s grave can be found in the transept of the nearby church of St Andrew’s. On the outside wall of the cottage is an inscription on slate: “Dei doman. et. deo solas quas dederis semper habebis opes 1708”, which translates as “It is God’s gift and whatever wealth (or riches) you give to him, you will always have”.
Agent’s Note: An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of workmanship.
The adjoining cottage, Acorn Lodge, is also available and is being offered at a price of £159,950 for the freehold. This property would be ideal as a first home, a holiday cottage or for letting purposes.
Additional Note: Oak Lodge and the adjoining property, Acorn Lodge, could easily be converted into one large cottage.
LOCATION
The property is situated in Boscombe Village, which has a Conservation area and is some seven miles north of the cathedral city of Salisbury. There is a public house and Grade I listed church, and the neighbouring village of Porton (about 1½ miles away) has a newsagent and Post Office/store for everyday needs. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country, and there is a railway station in the nearby village of Grateley (approximately ten minutes’ drive away).
ACCOMMODATION
Small pane half glazed stable front door leading into:
RECEPTION HALL Small pane window to side aspect. Down lighting. Cloaks hanging area. Cupboard housing meters and fuse box. Oak latch door to:
SITTING ROOM (about 21’8” x 11’4” / 6.61m 3.45m) Wide fireplace with heavy oak beamed mantel, raised hearth and inset log burning stove. Ceiling spot lights. Two conservation roof lights. Small pane window to front aspect with oak sill. Telephone point. TV socket. Oak latch door to built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Oak latch door leading to open plan kitchen/dining room and bedroom two.
OPEN PLAN FARMHOUSE SIZE KITCHEN / DINING ROOM (about 21’0” x 11’3” / 6.40m x 3.42m) China steel sink unit with mixer tap. Extensive range of high and low cream ‘Shaker’ style cupboards and drawers including deep pan drawers and wicker vegetable baskets. Oak ‘butcher block’ work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back. ‘Rangemaster’ cooker with five ring hob, double oven and grill, extractor hood and light over. Integrated ‘Bosch’ dishwasher. ‘Bosch’ integrated washing machine. Ceiling spot lights. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Small pane window with ceramic tiled sill to side aspect. Half glazed French doors to opposite aspect overlooking garden. Ample space for large dining table. TV point. Access to loft space, part boarded with electric boiler and water softener. Wine recesses for 12 bottles to one wall. ‘Sheila Maid’ drying rack.
MASTER BEDROOM (about 18’8” x 10’6” / 5.70m x 3.20m) Small pane window to side aspect with oak sill, further glazing over. Exposed framework to walls. Oak latch door to built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and storage space over. Oak latch door leading to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror over with light above. Close coupled WC suite. Travertine part tiled walls. Corner shower cubicle with travertine tiling. Ceiling spot lights. Extractor fan. Small pane window to side aspect with oak sill. Further glazed panelling to front aspect. Upright heated towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM TWO (about 10’112 x 10’10” / 3.34m x 3.30m) Two conservation roof lights. Telephone socket. Oak latch doors to built-in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail. Ceiling spot lights. Oak latch door leading to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM White suite comprising long deep bath with oak strip to front with cream timber cladding beneath. Travertine tiled splash back, mixer tap with separate shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and ceramic tiled splash back with mirror over and light. Close coupled WC suite. Conservation roof light. Ceiling spot lights. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
Brick paviour driveway with parking for two cars. Picket gate with paved steps and shingle driveway leading to front entrance. The front boundary is screened by a brick wall. Lawned area with brick edging. Concrete base for hot tub. Large Indian cashmere paved patio area (ideal for ‘al fresco’ eating). Outside lighting. Calor gas point.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
COUNCIL TAX BAND C.
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.