Heron Lane, Timsbury, Romsey, Hampshire, So51

AN IMPOSING FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE IN A PRIVATE SETTING WITH A LONG DRIVEWAY STANDING IN MATURE GARDENS AND GROUNDS AMOUNTING TO ABOUT 1.23 ACRES, QUIETLY SITUATED OFF A NO-THROUGH LANE BORDERING FARMLAND AND A SPORTS GROUND ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE

A large extended individual house believed to date back to the 1920s that has been considerably extended over the years. A former chalet style annexe projecting from the rear of the main house was sectioned off and sold years ago as a separate dwelling. Therefore the property being sold is link detached. The spacious and versatile family accommodation which offers scope for further improvement and additional extension (subject to planning consent) comprises a reception hall, sitting room, living room/formal dining room, substantial open plan farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with snug area (all of which have fireplaces). There is also a large work room/utility on the ground floor as well as a boiler room and cloakroom. To the first floor there are five good sized bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room. The house enjoys a particularly attractive and private setting off a no-through lane serving less than a handful of properties. The gardens, which are secluded and mature, amount to about 1.23 acres and offer tremendous scope for landscaping. Agent’s Note: The present owners use the large utility room as a kitchen allowing them to use the farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room and two bedrooms above as a successful holiday let.

The property is situated up a quiet no-through lane on the edge of the village of Timsbury which has a church, village hall, public house and playing fields. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the market town of Romsey just 2 miles away, including schooling, health care, leisure centre, supermarkets and general shopping. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within 30 minutes’ drive and there is also good access to the south coast via the M27 and London via the M3.

Entrance Porch

Supported by decorative gallows brackets. Log storage to either side of panel. Part glazed door leading into:

Reception Hall

Two small pane windows to either side of front door. Picture rail. Wall light point. Oak effect flooring. Small pane glazed double doors with fan light leading into inner hall. Opening into sitting room. Panel double doors into living room/formal dining room.

Sitting Room

Open fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and display areas to either side with sill above. Recess to either side of chimney breast. Bay window to front aspect with views over the main garden. Further window to side aspect. Pendant light point with decorative rose. Picture rail.

Living Room / Formal Dining Room

Victorian cast iron decorative open fireplace with recess to either side of chimney breast. Bay window to front aspect with view over the main garden. Picture rail. Ceiling light point with decorative rose. Former doorway (currently blocked off) leading into kitchen/breakfast room.

Inner Hall

(Split level) Staircase one with exposed balustrade to side rising to half landing and on to first floor. Folding pine door into shelved cupboard (beneath staircase). Wall light points. Oak effect flooring. Panel doors into large open plan farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, utility/work room and boiler room.

Boiler Room

Worcester oil fired boiler. Meter/fuse box. Wall light point. Panel door into:

Cloakroom

White suite comprising wash hand basin with tiled splash back and low level WC with concealed cistern shelf above. Ceiling light point. Vinyl flooring.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

(Large substantial double aspect farmhouse style open plan room split into kitchen/breakfast room and snug area) KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Polished granite work surfaces. Range of cream Shaker style high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating glazed display cabinets. Belling range with two ovens, grill, warming areas, six zone ceramic hob with electric ring to side. Space for fridge/freezer. Recess and plumbing for washing machine with space and plumbing to side for slim-line dishwasher. Oak effect flooring. Staircase two with exposed balustrade to side rising to half landing and on to first floor. Understairs cupboard. Window and glazed double doors leading onto side terrace and garden area. Down lighters. SNUG AREA: Full height windows to front aspect overlooking main garden. Bay window to side aspect. Log burning stove on tiled hearth. Oak effect flooring. Wall lights.

Utility / Work Room

(Dual aspect) Roll top work surface with 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Range of high and low level cupboards and drawers. Range style cooker. Recess and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Window to side aspect. Aluminium sliding glazed door with panel to side opening onto rear walkway. Down lighters.

FIRST FLOOR

From staircase one HALF LANDING Book shelving with mirror above. Stairs divide to landing one and landing two (which has a connecting door into bedroom five).

Landing One

Picture rail. Pendant light point. Access to loft via hatch. Panel doors to:

Bedroom One

(Double bedroom) Picture window to front aspect overlooking main garden. Velux sky light to side aspect with views toward farmland. Picture rail. Light with fan. Maple effect flooring.

Bedroom Two

(Double bedroom) Picture window to front aspect overlooking main garden. Pendant light point. Picture rail on two walls. Built-in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving above, shelved recess to side. Oak effect flooring.

Bedroom Three

(Double bedroom) Window to rear aspect. Eaves cupboard. Ceiling light point with fan. Picture rail on three walls.

Bathroom

White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap/hand held shower attachment to one end with overhead mounting, tiled surround and glass screen. Wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. Low level WC. Window to side aspect. Light/shaver socket. Pendant light point. Maple effect flooring.

Landing Two

(Approached via staircase one) Linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Connecting door into bedroom five.

Landing Three

(Approached via staircase two) Pendant light point. Door into eaves storage. Doors to:

Bedroom Four

(Large double bedroom) Window to front aspect with views over the garden. Oak effect flooring. Pendant light point.

Bedroom Five

(Currently used as a twin bedroom with inter-connecting door to landing two) Velux sky light to side aspect. Pendant light point.

Shower Room

White suite comprising tiled shower area with curtain rail and Triton electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Velux sky light to side aspect. Chrome towel radiator. Wall light.

OUTSIDE

Access off Heron Lane onto a long sweeping tree edged drive leading to an extended hard standing to one side of the property providing parking for three/four vehicles. Further pea shingle drive extends in front of the house with steps up to the front terrace and entrance porch, surrounded by well stocked shrub borders.

Main Garden

This enjoys complete privacy and extends to the front of the house with a south westerly aspect and comprises gently sloping lawn leading down to a level croquet lawn surrounded by mature trees creating a ‘glade-like’ feel. Side garden comprises a crazy paved terrace leading onto a lawn with specimen tree and shrubs. Opening between conifers at side boundary into wild garden area with orchard offering tremendous scope and potential to be landscaped as required, from where there are views over the adjoining farmland.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (modern treatment plant shared with neighbour). Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.

Directions

SO51 0ND

Council Tax Band

F