INTRODUCTION

Situated in a picturesque rural setting with panoramic views of the surrounding fields, lies this exquisite four-bedroom detached character cottage, situated on a generous plot spanning approximately 0.3 acres. Originally constructed around 1794, the property formerly operated as The Stroudwood Arms but has since been transformed into an impressive residential dwelling. The current owners have painstakingly renovated and extended the property, showcasing a striking 26ft kitchen dining living room set with bi-folding doors and windows. Further to this the ground floor provides a sitting room with log burning fire, utility room, office and WC. The first floor has four double bedrooms, two with en-suite plus a family bathroom. Externally there is an expansive driveway for multiple vehicles, garage and outbuilding (with valid planning consent for conversion). The south facing garden hosts an array of fruit trees, mature plants and provides a delightful setting to enjoy.

LOCATION

Upham is a pretty village with a popular primary school, church and pub and is also only minutes away from the pretty market town of Bishops Waltham, that offer a broad range of shops and amenities. Neighboring Botley is also close by, which is the main line railway station, as well as Shawford train station also being within each reach. Both the Cathedral City of Winchester and Southampton Airport also just under half an hour away, along with all main motorway access routes also benefiting from being within easy reach.

 INSIDE

Stroudwood Cottage exudes charm with its picturesque facade featuring rendered walls and Douglas Fir wood cladding. The property frontage is bordered by a newly constructed wooden railed fence and encompasses an expansive shingled driveway capable of accommodating multiple vehicles, including a motor home or boat. Accessible via a timber framed porch, the bespoke Sapele Wood front door and window lead into the inviting entrance hall. Within the hall, stairs lead to the first floor there is a large double fitted storage cupboard as well as conveniently positioned ground floor cloak room. An internal oak door to one side leads to a well-proportioned study with dual aspect windows, is laid to oak wood flooring and benefits from having underfloor heating. The centre piece to this stunning home is sure to be the open plan kitchen dining living area. A bespoke handmade kitchen comprises a range of matching tulip wood wall and base units with contrasting sapele wood counter tops, which incorporate space for an electric range cooker (there is also a gas supply to allow for an AGA or gas cooker). Further to this the kitchen has space and plumbing for an American style fridge freezer and benefits from having an integrated dishwasher and bin. The central island features a fitted quartz work surface and includes an inset double ceramic sink with an antique brass style mixer tap and built in champagne/drinks ice bath.   It also offers a breakfast bar seating area on one side. The spacious room seamlessly extends into the dining and living area, providing a charming view of the sunny south-facing garden through the Sapele wood bi-folding doors. Bi-folding windows are featured on one side, complemented by three vaulted skylights equipped with rain sensors and remote operation, ensuring ample natural light. The space is elegantly finished with limestone tiled flooring and underfloor heating. The purposeful utility room, in keeping with the kitchen has matching tulip wood wall and base units with Sapele woodwork surfaces with an inset butler sink, water softener, integrated washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The well considered design of the utility room provides bench style seating with coat and shoe storage, fitted cupboards, one of which encloses a Worcester Bosch gas boiler (installed in 2019). A bespoke Sapele wood stable door opens to a covered timber framed porch. Originally part of the historic house, this principal sitting room once served as the main access to the Stroudwood Arms over two centuries ago. Despite its spaciousness, the room exudes a cosy ambience aided by the Burley wood burning fire (installed in 2015) and herringbone brick hearth, along with exposed beams and dual aspect windows.

The bright and spacious first floor landing has a large double fitted cupboard which houses a 250L hot water cylinder and windows to the front elevation provide a lovely outlook across the surrounding fields. A substantial master bedroom is located at the rear of the house and benefits from a double aspect overlooking both parts of the garden, the room provides space for freestanding bedroom furniture as well boasting two fitted wardrobes. The adjoining en-suite has been tastefully designed and offers a walk in shower with ceiling mounted mains rainfall shower head, antique brass style shower fittings and stylish black tiling to the principal areas. In addition to a double wash hand basin, with antique brass style taps there is a WC, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and underfloor heating. Bedroom two set at the front of the property benefits from having an en-suite shower cubicle, with WC, wash hand basin and chrome heated towel rail. While bedrooms three and four are both double rooms and have the added advantage of having fitted wardrobes. The well-presented family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and comprises a four piece white suite with feature half panelled walls. As well as a panel enclosed bath, there is an enclosed shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel radiator.

 OUTSIDE

The property boasts an expansive plot of approximately 0.3 acres. The front and one side of the house feature a shingle finish, creating a spacious driveway capable of accommodating multiple vehicles, including a motor home or boat. At the front of the property lies the original well, historically providing water to neighbouring residences. The driveway guides you to a single garage accessed through an up-and-over door, accompanied by an adjoining outbuilding. Both structures possess planning consent granted in 2018 for conversion into a triple garage with additional "annexe" style accommodation above. The rear gardens have been thoughtfully crafted to feature a Limestone patio terrace, ideal for enjoying the sunny south-facing orientation. Beautifully kept lawns encompass the property and are enhanced by various mature plants, shrubs, and trees, such as apple and maple trees, ornamental Acer tree, and a vibrant Rugosa rose hedge row at the front. Additionally, the garden is equipped with two external power points and lighting.

Agents Note: Upon completion of a sale of the property and in line with the planning consent granted there is a CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) liability of £19,788.89 which will transfer to the new owners. Within the planning consent the property has been awarded “Annexe relief” therefore if the planning is implemented and the dwelling is not “let out” for a period of three years from build completion then the CIL payment will not be applicable. Planning REF: SDNP/18/01509/HOUS

Services: Private gas supply. Private sewerage treatment plant (Tricell Sewerage Treatment Plant, installed in 2015)

Broadband ; Superfast Fibre Broadband 67-80 Mbps download speed  0 - 20 Mbps upload speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach.