About this property

An opportunity to purchase a beautiful, detached, Grade 2 listed thatched cottage situated in this quiet backwater within a few minutes’ distance of both cliff-top walks at Barton on Sea and New Milton town centre. This stunning property is believed to date back to the mid-18th century and offers all the refinements and character of a period style cottage but in this sought-after and convenient location.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:

* Entrance Vestibule                                                 

* Delightful Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace

* Separate Dining Room                                           

* Fitted Kitchen with separate Snug/Study Area

* Double-Glazed Conservatory                                 

* Ground Floor Shower Room

* 2 First Floor Double Bedrooms                             

* Family Bathroom                                                    

* Garage/Store                                                           

* Parking for 2 Vehicles                                           

* Superb, Well Established Gardens.

SERVICES:  All mains services are available, gas heating and UPVC double-glazing.                                   

EPC BAND: Exempt                                                 COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through Littlewood's Estate Agents.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL: (All measurements are approximate).

A timber gate from the front of the property leads to a crazy-paved pathway, this in turn leads to the front entrance.

A stable door leads to the:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: With leaded light window, ceiling light point; the vestibule opens to the:

SITTING ROOM: 15’9”x 13’ (4.80 x 3.96m) Maximum measurements into the stunning inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and what was an original disused bread oven, 2 radiators, wall light points, attractive beamed ceiling. A doorway leads to the:

SEPARATE DINING ROOM: 13’7”x 10’3” (4.14 x 3.13m) A delightful room with 3 windows (one to the front and 2 to the side), radiator, power points, recessed storage area, wall light points.

KITCHEN: 15’8”x 7’10” (4.77 x 2.38m) Having access from both the sitting and dining rooms with a range of fitted cupboard and drawer units constructed at eye and base level in a traditional ‘shaker’ style with solid wood work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and an inset, ceramic butlers sink with swan neck mixer tap. There is a built in, 4-burner gas hob with extractor above and an electric oven below, space and provision for a washing machine, power points, and a breakfast bar with radiator below, as well as an attractive dresser with glazed display cabinet for ceramics and glassware. A walk in larder with shelving provides a good degree of storage space with a glazed window and ceiling light point. Double-glazed windows provide a superb view over the rear garden.

From the kitchen, a glazed casement door leads out to the:

DOUBLE-GLAZED CONSERVATORY: 12’1”x 8’2” (3.69 x 2.49m) A delightful sunny room of traditional construction but with modern double-glazing including a double-glazed roof, ceramic tiled flooring, space and provision for a tumble drier, space for a sofa and chairs, an area from where views of the garden can really be enjoyed. A built in cupboard houses the ‘Baxi’ gas boiler which serves the central heating and domestic hot water, with shelving above for storage.

SNUG/STUDY AREA: 9’x 8’ (2.74 x 2.44m) Accessed via the kitchen with power points, ceiling light point and a cottage style double-glazed casement door which provides a superb view and access out to the rear garden. A door way leads to the rear lobby where there is cloaks hanging space and space for a fridge of freezer. A step leads to the:

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM: With a glazed and tiled, quadrant style shower cubicle and fitted ‘Triton’ electric shower unit, a circular wash hand basin is set into a vanity unit and there is a W.C. with a concealed cistern. The walls and floor are tiled and there is a ceiling light point, a ladder style heated towel rail/radiator and a double-glazed window. 

First Floor: 

From the sitting room an original latch door leads to the winding staircase which in turn leads to the first floor landing which has a small character window, overhead light and access to the loft space, built in airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and a further storage cupboard.

BEDROOM ONE: 15’10”x 12’6” (4.82 x 3.81m) Inclusive of the built in wardrobes. A delightfully light, room, filled with character, with windows to the front and side aspects, double radiator and power points.

BEDROOM TWO: 11’1”x 7’9” (3.38 x 2.36m) Minimum measurement, plus a built in wardrobe which provides hanging and shelving space, a further recess has a display shelf, there is a radiator, power points, a ceiling light point and windows to the side and front aspects.

From the landing further steps lead to the:

FAMILY BATHROOM: Having a matching white suite with period style fitments comprising a panelled bath, low level W.C. a pedestal wash hand basin and a built in linen storage cupboard. There is a radiator, ceiling and wall light points, an electric shaving point and a window with a beautiful view over the rear garden. 

Outside:

The front garden is laid partially to crazy-paving and an adjacent area of shaped lawn, edged by mature flower and shrub borders. There is a drive of sufficient size for the parking of 2 vehicles side by side and this leads to the garage/store.

To the side of the property access is given to the rear garden which is a delightful feature of the property and a good size with an array of mature trees, shrubs and borders with shaped lawns a vegetable plot, crazy-paved patios, shingled seating areas and a choice of areas in which to sit and enjoy beautiful views. There is a timber garden store and a greenhouse. All in all this property would suit those with keen garden interests.

Agents Notes:

1.         The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply they are in full and efficient working order. 

2.         Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information.  Do so particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.