4 bedroom detached house for sale

Steeped in history, dating back to the 16th century, is an iconic and picturesque Grade II listed thatched cottage benefitting from an extensive renovation project which has been recognised by the Gosport Historical Society by awarding the property with a Restoration Award Green Plaque. The Thatched Cottage, which was originally owned by the Prideaux-Brune family, has been thoughtfully restored benefitting from modern-living but maintaining an abundance of character features throughout the stunning detached property. This property provides versatility with options of multi-generational living or additional income.

On entering the delightful cottage, you are greeted with a welcoming hallway with access to an office, WC, stairway to the first floor and a wooden-beamed sitting room. This spacious sitting room centres around a stunning Inglenook fireplace fitted with the original bread oven. Leading through the sitting room is access to the single-storey, rear extension accommodating a generous kitchen/diner with double door to the landscaped garden. The kitchen has ample fitted cupboards with a butler-style sink, integrated oven, electric hob with extractor above, fridge and an integrated dishwasher. The utility room offers further cupboard storage with a second sink, space for a washing machine/tumble dryer, a combi-boiler and the 200L Mega Flo Hot Water Tank. Downstairs is finished off with a secondary spacious sitting room with access to a separate porch, an additional reception room currently being used as a music room, a shower room, and a secondary stairway to the first floor. The ground-floor benefits with under-floor heating throughout with beautifully laid Terracotta Spanish tiles.
Upstairs is split into two with dual access to the first floor from either ends of the cottage. The first stairway leads to the master bedroom with multiple fitted wardrobes and a delightful bathroom with a free-standing bath. The second stairway leads to an impressive double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
There are many selling features to The Thatched Cottage, one in particular is the garden which has been landscaped and well-maintained creating different areas. A patio is laid adjacent to the property providing a perfect space for AL-Fresco dining with the rest of the garden laid to lawn including mature shrubs/trees surrounding and a vegetable patch. A wooden summerhouse can be found in the rear garden which is perfect for entertaining and has been fitted with mains electric, water and drainage. The front garden is spacious with lawn laid, a large shingle driveway for multiple vehicles and a newly constructed double garage also including mains electric, water and drainage.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES: Stunning restoration project; Abundance of character features; Impressive Sitting Room with gloriously high ceilings and a stunning inglenook fireplace; Extensive pine cupboards with a range of integral appliances; Generous gardens with mature trees backing on to a stunning church; quiet location; close to shops and amenities; Double garage; Ample driveway parking; Summerhouse; Flexible accommodation; Ideal for multiple generational living.

GENERAL INFORMATION: TENURE: Freehold; SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage: LOCAL AUTHORITY: Gosport Brough Council; TAX BAND: F

MILEAGES: Lee on the Solent- 2.5 miles; Fareham- 3 miles; Gosport Ferry- 3.5 miles