4-bedroom detached house · SO51 8EW
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About
This charming Grade II listed thatched cottage occupies a highly desirable position within easy walking distance of the centre of the thriving market town of Romsey.
Rich in character and period charm, the property beautifully blends historic features with thoughtful modern living.
At the heart of the home lies a stunning open plan, vaulted kitchen/dining/family room, flooded with natural light and perfectly suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
Three sets of casement doors open directly onto the garden, enhancing the sense of space and connection to the outdoors.
Throughout the cottage, exposed beams, traditional detailing and an impressive inglenook recess provide charming reminders of the property’s heritage.
A separate ground-floor study offers an ideal space for home working. A further reception room is currently arranged as a formal dining room.
A second staircase from the sitting room leads up to the principal bedroom on the first floor. Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, adding contemporary comfort.
The accommodation is both flexible and well-balanced. A ground floor bedroom benefits from access to a Jack and Jill shower room, offering versatility for guests or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms, a shower room and a well-appointed family bathroom.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped garden which has been opened to the public through the NGS scheme is a real highlight of the property, designed to provide both privacy and year-round interest, with spaces for relaxation and entertaining.
Completing the offering is a double garage, providing ample parking and storage.
Altogether, this exceptional cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful period home in a convenient and sought-after location, with gardens and features that truly set it apart.
The property is ideally located close to the heart of the thriving old market town of Romsey, renowned for its blend of historic charm and modern-day convenience.
It is within a short, level walk of an excellent range of local amenities, including a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as doctors’ and dental surgeries, the charming Plaza Theatre, and both Aldi and Waitrose supermarkets.
Romsey also offers numerous leisure facilities and an excellent choice of both private and state schools. For commuters, the town is exceptionally well connected by road and rail.
Winchester is approximately a 30-minute drive away, with Southampton reachable in around 20 minutes.
Romsey railway station provides direct services west to Salisbury and Bath, and east to Southampton Central and Southampton Parkway, with regular onward services from Southampton Central to London Waterloo.
In addition, Romsey benefits from a central bus station offering routes to Winchester, Salisbury, and Southampton, and enjoys superb motorway access via the M27 and M3, providing convenient travel throughout the region, to London and the south coast.
• All mains utilities • Rainwater Harvesting system throughout the garden • Council Tax band ‘F’ - Test Valley Borough Council • Ultrafast broadband available (Taken from Ofcom Broadband checker website)
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