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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · SO32 3PB
For saleReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 25 OctListed 264 days
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About
Manor Cottage is situated in the sought after Meon Valley and village of Droxford which is renowned for its history and location in the South Downs National Park.
The nearby River Meon and railway line bridlepath offer access to some beautiful walks, rides and other villages.
The property is located opposite Droxford Square and within a short walk to the church.
Manor Cottage is a much admired period cottage with most attractive elevations, a lovely walled garden and the large garage and a workshop being important and valuable features.
The accommodation is charming and must be viewed to be appreciated. The accommodation which oozes character and charm includes three bedrooms on the first floor plus a large bathroom with a shower.
Two of the bedrooms are good doubles.
On the ground floor the hallway leads in from the front with a sitting room and study area to one side and the most attractive dining room with an inglenook fireplace on the other.
The kitchen with attractive units is of a reasonable size and opens to the garden. There is a cloakroom, rear porch / hall and a boiler room.
Externally Manor Cottage features an attractive lawned garden area with a useful outbuilding and gate in the boundary wall to the lane. Access to the large garage and workshop is to the rear.
The country town of Bishops Waltham is situated within a short drive and offers a range of traditional shops, services and eateries.
The village of Wickham with its attractive square is also within a short drive and offers day to day facilities and eateries.
The major centres of Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth are accessible by road and main line rail services can be accessed from Petersfield, Botley or Winchester.
Southampton & Bournemouth Airports are also conveniently located and accessible.
Within the village of Droxford is a pub, two garages, Meringtons Stores which stocks most of what you would need day to day and there is also a Post Office.
Nearby are other sought after Meon valley villages including Soberton, Meonstoke and Exton each of which have popular village pubs and can be accessed with a walk or ride by using the historic Meon Valley Railway bridlepath.
Viewing of this most attractive character property is highly recommended.
Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Hall Tiled floor, radiator, doors leading off; Inner Hall Understairs cupboard.
Cloakroom Low level wc, hand basin, heated towel rail.
Sitting Room 23' 9'' x 9' 10'' red to 7'8 (7.23m x 2.99m) Attractive wood floor, exposed beams, open brick fireplace, radiator, TV point. Dual aspect with windows to front and rear.
Dining Room 13' 5'' x 11' 7'' (4.09m x 3.53m) Inglenook fireplace with log burner, radiator, exposed brickwork, recessed areas either side of the fireplace. Wood floor.
Kitchen 11' 1'' x 9' 7'' (3.38m x 2.92m) Fitted with an attractive range of units to wall and floor comprising both cupboard and drawer space, with wood style worksurfaces.
Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Radiator. Electric oven and ceramic hob with filter hood. Built-in fridge and freezer. Beamed ceiling.
Rear Hall Double doors to garden. Cupboard housing oil-fired boiler. First Floor Landing area.
Bedroom 1 13' 6'' x 12' 9'' (4.11m x 3.88m) A double bedroom with UPVC sash style windows with shutters. Radiator. Outlook over Droxford Square. Two wardrobes, loft access.
Bedroom 2 13' 6'' x 13' 2'' (4.11m x 4.01m) UPVC sash style window with shutters, radiator, wardrobe. Bedroom 3 10' 7'' x 10' 1'' (3.22m x 3.07m) Radiator, skilling ceiling.
Bathroom with shower 10' 0'' x 8' 2'' max (3.05m x 2.49m) Suite comprising bath with hand-held shower, pedestal basin, low level wc, wide shower, radiator.
Outside The walled garden is a real feature with lawned areas, plus area reserved for vegetables.
There is a very useful attached outbuilding / garden store and further into the garden is access to the extensive garage approximately 25' x 12' and a workshop 12' x 8'.
The garage has wide doors leading onto the lane. Garage 25' 0'' x 12' 0'' (7.61m x 3.65m) Double doors to the lane. Workshop 9' 6'' x 9' 0'' (2.89m x 2.74m) Door to garden.
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