Morris Dibben

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£578,000 Under Offer

• Bedrooms: 4
• Receptions: 3

An opportunity to acquire an imposing 4 bedroom semi detached Georgian residence set in a private off-road position on the outskirts of Hythe, sympathetically renovated to enhance its character by restoring a wealth of features including striking oak panelled walls and ceilings, ornamental cornicing, period fireplaces, sash windows, timber floors and shutters. The impressive accommodation has 4 family size double bedrooms, refurbished bath and shower rooms, an elegant entrance hall with galleried landing and roof terrace plus a grand double aspect drawing room, dining and family rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom. A matching garage and forecourt provides ample parking, cottage style garden areas as well as a bank of mature woodland. Viewing is strongly recommended.

• Location
  Whilst enjoying a secluded 'semi rural' setting, the property is conveniently placed for local amenities such as schools, bus services and shopping centres at both Hythe and Dibden Purlieu. Proximity to the water and the forest offer opportunities to enjoy many activiites with facilities for sailing and water sports, horse riding, golf, tennis and many other outside interests. A passenger ferry service from Hythe to Town Quay, Southampton provides an alternative route to the city.
  
• Main Entrance
  This is slightly recessed with an outside security lantern adjacent and a substantial timber and glazed door into the -
  
• Reception Hall 9.8m (32') x 3.4m (11') plus recess 1.5m (4'9") x 0.6m (2'1")
  An impressive feature of the property with oak panelled walls, complemented by spindle balustrading which extends to a galleried landing. There are ornamental stained and leaded glass windows to the front of the property where a study area is also located, beneath a sash window overlooking the garden and drive. An original, full height carved timber fireplace displays an ornamental mirror and houses a wood burner stove set on a slate hearth. Other character features include the herringbone oak strip floor and panelled ceiling. Doors lead off to the dining room and -
  
• Drawing Room 9.8m (32'1") x 5.2m (17'2")
  This gloriously light and airy room has tall shuttered sash windows in mellow pine with matching double french doors, flanked by full height windows, opening onto one of the garden areas. A fireplace with a wood burner stove and natural timber beam mantle is matched to the opposite end by a further open fireplace, currently used for display. Waxed pine floor boarding, natural pine skirtings and architraving complement this magnificent room.
  
• Dining/Family Room 4.7m (15'5") x 4.4m (14'4") plus 4.1m (13'7") x 3.1m (10'2")
  Divided, if required, into two separate areas by fold-back panelled timber doors to complement the timber floor boarding. Full width sash windows and a feature skylight, two wall mounted uplights in addition to the ceiling light point. Off the dining area is a door into the -
  
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.0m (13') x 3.9m (12'10") plus 2.7m (8'10") x 2.4m (7'10")
  Country style pine cabinets are complemented by granite worktops and a double white enamel Butler sink with period style brass mixer tap. Part tiled surrounds include a feature ornamental tiled panel to the cooker recess which houses a Falcon five ring gas range cooker. Shelving and dresser style units include a plate rack, glazed cabinets and cupboards with wine rack and the integrated dishwasher has a matching deco front. Two windows overlook the rear courtyard and there are ceiling recessed downlights. Rustic flagstone flooring extends through to the breakfast area where a latch and brace timber door, with windows to either side, provides access to the side garden. A further door leads into the -
  
• Utility Room 2.7m (9') x 2.2m (7'2")
  A range of oak finish units and matching roll edge worktops leave space for appliances with plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Keston gas fired boiler. Window to side and door to -
  
• WC 1.9m (6'1") x 1.0m (3'5")
  Extensively tiled and fitted with a white suite complemented by pine fittings and tiled flooring. High level screen window.
  
• Galleried Landing 6.7m (22') x 3.4m (11') overall
  This looks down onto the reception hall and features an oak panelled ceiling with matching cornicing. Double french doors open onto the ROOF TERRACE which has a decked floor, wrought iron balustrading and enjoys a landscaped outlook. The first floor is split level with two corridors, one of which leads to -
  
• Bedroom 1 5.2m (17') x 4.9m (16'0")
  A generous room with windows to two sides overlooking the drive, woodland areas and garden. Low radiators have ornamental fretwork covers and there is light timber laminate strip flooring.
  
• Bedroom 2 4.7m (15'6") x 4.0m (13'2")
  Featuring a cast iron fireplace with a period surround, picture rail, sash window to front and an additional door off the landing.
  
• Main Bathroom 3.4m (11'1") x 2.4m (8'0")
  A period style white suite includes a double ended bath, inset to a tiled surround, pedestal hand basin and wc with pewter and gold finish mixer tap fittings and shower head. Above the basin is a recessed mirror with timber cosmetic shelf, wall lights to either side and a shaver socket. Tiled flooring. Part screened glazed sash window. Ceiling recessed downlights.
  
• Walk-in Airing Cupboard
  Ample slatted shelving, hanging rail, factory insulated hot water tank, light and feature stained glass window.
  
• Bedroom 3 4.7m (15'5") x 3.0m (10'0")
  Off the main landing. Window to rear.
  
• Bedroom 4 4.0m (13'1") x 3.9m (12'9")
  Located off the second corridor this delightful room has windows to two sides, timber floor boarding, fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, dressing table and chest of drawers with top storage cupboards.
  
• Shower Room 2.7m (8'9") x 1.2m (4'0")
  Adjacent to bedroom 3 and fitted with a period style pedestal hand basin, with brass taps, matching wc and tiled double shower cubicle with extractor fan and bi-fold shower door to front. Half tiled remaining walls and tiled flooring. Access to roof space.
  
• Outside
  The property is located well off the main road and approached via a gravelled drive which is then ashfelted within the boundary of the property itself and includes forecourt to the front of the detached garage providing ample parking.
  
• Garage
  Built to match the house and with an up-and-over door to the front, windows and double doors to the side, window to rear, workbench, shelving, boarded loft space, internal light and power and external security lighting.
  
• Gardens
  The garden to front and rear have ornamental borders, lawned and pea shingle areas, paved and cobbled pathways and paved patios. To the rear of the property is a recessed courtyard, currently housing a boat. There is lighting to three corners of the property plus security lanterns adjacent to the front and rear doors. The landscaped surrounds provide a pleasant outlook plus a high degree of privacy and include a part walled, banked wooded area where there is a timber play house.
  

Disclaimer:
These details have been produced in good faith and are believed to be accurate based upon the information supplied but they are not intended to form part of a contract. You are strongly advised to check the availability of the property before travelling any distance to view. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Morris Dibben or the vendors or lessors. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendors do not make or give and neither Morris Dibben nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.