A rare opportunity to acquire a unique three storey cottage very close to the waterfront with views over the upper reaches of the Lymington River and a good size garden. This interesting property dates back to the 1790’s and is Grade II Listed and of local historical significance.
A hardwood front entrance door opens to the Entrance Well with a part glazed door opening to the:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room which is fitted with hand painted cupboards beneath butcher’s block worktops with integrated appliances including a Neff double oven and gas hob with ceiling extractor. There are also spaces for an under counter fridge and a slimline dishwasher, a breakfast bar with space for stools and a particular feature is the double sided wood burner which also heats the living room.
There is a door which leads to a staircase to the first floor and a door opens to the main Living Room which is a comfortable size with the wood burner to one end and a glazed window and door opening to the Garden Room. This is currently used as a Dining Area with Velux windows, door onto the decking and rear garden and a return door to the:
Utility Room which has two Velux windows allowing plenty of natural light, a sink unit with plumbing for washing machine, space for additional appliances, space for coats and boots, a door in from the driveway and wide board Oak flooring which runs through into the Study/Snug which overlooks the decking and rear garden and a door to the Store which was formerly a garage, this has a folding door to the front and overhead storage, power and light.
The ground floor Shower Room comprises a WC, wash hand basin and shower with glass screen.
The Galleried First Floor Landing has an attractive ornamental fireplace, stairs leading to the second floor, a study area and the gas central heating boiler together with timer and controls. The hot water system is topped up by solar panels.
Bedroom One is a lovely, bright, double room with a wardrobe and southerly aspect overlooking the garden through a double glazed sash window.
The Bathroom has a pleasant view over the railway line, and the upper reaches of Lymington River, comprising a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC.
The Second Floor Landing gives access to two further bedrooms; Bedroom Two is a double room with sloping ceilings, a double glazed sash window facing south and a large picture window overlooking the Lymington River to the East.
Bedroom Three again has sloping ceilings, a double glazed sash window and space for a double bed.
Outside: To the front of the property a driveway affords parking with a step up to to the front door.
To the rear of the cottage there is a deck with balustrade and steps down onto the lawn with a walled boundary to one side and fencing to the other, which make for a private garden with a southerly aspect. At the far end of the garden there is a Timber Log Cabin constructed of 70 mm planks and measuring 4.3m x 3.4m with electric light and power, ideal as a home office or childrens playroom.