Newport Lane, Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire, So51

A charming detached period cottage in a peaceful rural lane, set within mature south and west facing gardens, with off road parking, versatile outbuildings, and exceptional redevelopment potential in a highly sought after village

A detached period cottage with whitewashed brick and flint elevations under a slate roof, set within a long, narrow plot enjoying a south westerly aspect and open views across farmland. The property requires modernisation and restoration, offering excellent scope for potential applicants. The ground floor features a dual aspect sitting room with fireplace and log burning stove, a generous central kitchen/dining room with AGA "not in use" and access into the main kitchen. The first floor comprises of two well proportioned double bedrooms, one with an adjoining store room with reduced ceiling height, and a family bathroom. Outside, the cottage benefits from three separate parking areas along with a range of garages and outbuildings. The long narrow plot enjoys a south and westerly aspect backing onto and overlooking farmland.

The property is situated in the village of Braishfield which has an excellent primary school, church, recreation ground, three public houses and village hall. It is only about a 10 minute drive from Romsey with its wider range of amenities as well as being well placed for commuters to Southampton and Winchester. Trains run from Winchester to London in just over one hour. There is access to the M27/M3 just south of Winchester.

Approach

The main entrance and the cottage are approached from the rear, a flagstone terrace leads to:

Entrance Porch

Slate covered on exposed oak posts standing on whitewashed brick plinths with a timber seat, stained glass window, further small pane window and outside lantern style light. Panelled door with high level bullseye glazed panel leading into:

Kitchen/Dining Room

Open plan with fireplace to one end housing an oil fired two oven AGA with tiled surround and heavy timber display sill above on decorative gunners (deep recesses to either side of the fireplace) one with arch leading through to the main kitchen area. Window to the front aspect with views across farmland and an oak display sill. Exposed upright post with circular dining area, further exposed beams and framework. Two ceiling light points. Staircase rising to:

Rear Hall

Obscure glazed window to rear aspect. High level display sill. Panelled latch door leading into sitting room. Further similar door into deep walk in understairs store, also with obscure glazed window to front aspect, shelving and a ceiling light point.

Main Kitchen Area

Freestanding pine kitchen providing low level dressers with a range of cupboards and drawers. High level open fronted shelving and oak fronted cupboards. Roll top work surface with inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, cupboards and drawer beneath with recess and plumbing for washing machine to one side. Space for tall fridge freezer. Ceiling beams and down lighters. Two large windows to the rear aspect overlooking farmland.

Sitting Room

Dual aspect and featuring a walk in bay picture window with glazing on three aspects affording views over the garden and distant views to one side across farmland towards rolling countryside. Further picture window to rear aspect with field views. Brick fireplace housing log burning stove on raised timber edged flagstone hearth with oak beam above. Deep recess to one side of the chimney breast with shelving and storage. Pine decorative panelling on two walls. Ceiling beam. Spot lights.

FIRST FLOOR

Staircase opens into a central landing with a large window to the front aspect. Loft hatch and ceiling light point. Latch doors to:

Bedroom One

Dual aspect double bedroom. Large windows to the rear and side aspects affording fabulous views of the surrounding countryside and over the landscaped garden. The chimney breast extends through this room and deep built in wardrobes have been fitted to either side.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with a large rear facing window providing views. Further wide chimney breast. Recesses to either side, one with door connecting through to an occasional third bedroom, the other with cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Store Room

A large floor area but with skilling ceiling reducing the ceiling height toward the eaves. Window to rear aspect.

Bathroom

White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap/handheld shower attachment to one end. Wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, mixer tap above. Low level WC. Part tiled walls. Crittall window to rear aspect overlooking countryside.

OUTSIDE

The property fronts onto the village lane with a well stocked herbaceous border to the front of the cottage. To one end there is a steel framed car port with open access leading round to:

Rear Garden

It has the tremendous benefit of a westerly aspect. This is a long linear terraced area with drystone retaining walls featuring well stocked raised flower borders. The rear boundary is enclosed by post and wire fencing providing maximum light and views over the adjoining farmland. A curved stone bench and stone table have been fitted outside the main entrance and rear porch. To the further gable end of the cottage there is a further flagstone paved area that can be used for entertaining or additional parking with access onto the lane. Beyond this there is the main garden. This also has an open aspect to the rear over the adjoining fields and the benefit of a westerly aspect. Split level lawns with stone retaining walls and herbaceous borders. Further stone built seat and stone table. The garden leads to a range of outbuildings with additonal parking and offering scope and potential "subject to necessary planning consent".

Services

Mains water and drainage. Oil fired boiler providing central heating. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans and Partridge.

Council Tax

Test Valley Borough Council - Band E

Directions

SO51 0PL