Cottage in Hampshire

About this property

One of two properties set at the end of a private driveway, this striking property is a nature lover's paradise. A walk downhill through your own bluebell woods and a Site of Special Scientific Interest takes you to a private stretch of riverbank where you can take in the view from the marshland or bring your paddleboard for a trip on the water. Curbridge Nature Reserve and Swanwick Lakes are within 1.5 miles and Itchen Valley Country Park is 7 miles. For a change of pace head to Whitely Shopping Centre, 1.5 miles away with access to shops, restaurants and cinemas. The bustling cities of Southampton and Portsmouth with its historic dockyard, are both within 10 miles. A shared driveway leads to this detached property. Once inside you are met with an entrance hallway with WC straight ahead and a games room to the right. The inner hallway leads to a charming kitchen/diner, and a useful utility room ideal for dogs to dry off and storing muddy boots. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a light and airy lounge with Smart TV, comfortable seating, and glass doors onto to the wonderful, adjacent sunroom. In here, you ll discover a delightful place to unwind, with a chess table and distant views over the garden to the river. A staircase leads from the hallway to the first floor, where there are two double bedrooms with elegant en suite shower rooms, two twin bedrooms and one king size, all boasting TVs. A further family bathroom with stylish décor can also be found on this floor. Heading outside to the expansive grounds, there is a large patio immediately to the rear with a hot tub, built in charcoal BBQ and furniture. A lawn leads from here to the bordering woodland, which you can walk through to reach the private riverbank and marshland. A fully enclosed dog walking paddock is shared with the neighbouring property and has pathways cut into the grass and a central oak tree providing a lovely shady spot to sit and relax. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 1 king, 2 doubles and 2 twins. 3 bathrooms 2 en suite shower rooms, 1 bathroom with separate shower and Jacuzzi bath, and 1 separate WC. Oil fired AGA, electric hob, combination microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine. Travel cot and highchair available. Wood burner in the lounge (logs not provided). Smart TV available in the lounge and all bedrooms. Expansive lawns, patio with hot tub, furniture, charcoal BBQ and children's play equipment to the front. Private parking for 3 cars. Games room with multi purpose games table, dartboard (please bring your own darts) 55" TV with Playstation and a bar with bar stools and a fridge. Access to a private stretch of riverbank where you can go kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing. Please ensure you have an appropriate license for fishing and bring your own equipment. Beach 7 miles, shops 3 miles and pub under a mile.

Accommodation

Waterside views, Complex of properties, Open fire / wood burner, Hot tub, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes, Yes