3 Bed Cottage House For Sale Upham Street, Southampton, SO32

A superb period cottage, lying with a picturesque location in the village of Upham. The property we understand dates from circa the 1820's and once the village bakers shop. The house has been beautifully renovated and extended in more recent years, retaining the charm and character of the house - both inside and out. The stylish and well proportioned accommodation is deceptively spacious and early interest is highly recommended. The heating is oil fired and is complimented with a fireplace and wood burning stove. There are three good sized bedrooms, along with an en-suite and family bathroom. On the ground floor there is a useful cloakroom and a versatile reception room, currently used as a study - perfect for home working. The spacious sitting room has double aspect windows overlooking the pretty, well stocked cottage gardens. The kitchen/dining room has recently been re-fitted and impressively compliments the cottage. Generous driveway parking to the front.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Front door leading to:

ENTRANCE:
Stairs leading to the first floor.  Wood flooring.  Opening to sitting room and door to:

STUDY/RECEPTION ROOM:
Attractive ornamental fireplace and surround (not a working fireplace). Double glazed window to the front aspect. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM :
Lovely spacious and light sitting room, with a brick built fireplace and fitted wood/multi fuel burning stove. Two double glazed windows to the front and rear aspect over looking the pretty cottage gardens. Four wall light points. Inset ceiling lighting. Radiator.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM :
Recently refitted with a stylish range of units, which compliment the cottage and offer a great amount of storage along with one and a half bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap over. Fitted Quartz worksurfaces. Built in double oven, grill and microwave. Electric hob with pan drawers below. Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler. Space for washing machine. Double glazed window to the side and rear aspect, double glazed door to the garden. Inset ceiling lighting and period style radiator. Built in storage cupboard.

CLOAKROOM :
Fitted with a vanity unit and wash hand basin. Low level WC. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:

BEDROOM ONE:   
The main bedroom, is a great size  - further enhanced by the more recent extension which provides a lovely additional space incorporating the dressing area and a spacious en-suite.  There is a double glazed window, with a lovely view overlooking the front garden and a radiator. 

THE DRESSING AREA:
There is a full height recess, fitted with hanging rails, along with a double glazed window over looking the front garden and door opening to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM :
Stylishly fitted and designed to incorporate a good sized tiled walk in shower, with conveniently positioned controls - a rain fall shower head and additional shower hose. The fitted units seamlessly incorporate storage together with an enclosed cistern WC and wash hand basin.  Heated towel rail. Inset ceiling lighting and a double glazed window, to the rear aspect.

BEDROOM TWO:
Well proportioned double room with a double glazed window, overlooking the front garden. Built in storage cupboard, radiator and access to the loft space.

BEDROOM THREE:
A generous sized third bedroom, also with the potential to be a double room if required.  Double glazed window on the rear elevation. Radiator.

BATHROOM :
The family bathroom is fitted in a traditional style, incorporating a white suite comprising, panelled bath with tiled surrounds and a mixer tap shower attachment over. There is a fitted corner cupboard with inset wash hand basin, tiling and mirror over. Low level WC. Useful
built in cupboard. Radiator and a Velux style window.

OUTSIDE:
The pretty and well stocked cottage style gardens extend to the front, side and rear of the house. The front is bordered and screened with established hedging and attractively screens the driveway.  The gravel driveway/parking area, provides for a good amount of parking and has two garden gates conveniently leading into the front garden.  The lawns around the property are well tended and bordered with planting, shrubs and hedging.  There is a raised vegetable garden bed, and a paved terrace area.  Garden shed and a minature garden shed/wendy house! 

LOCATION :
The property is located within a prime village location in the Meon Valley and South Downs National Park. The pretty and historic village, offers a great sense of community and is perfect for country village living, walking and exploring the picturesque countryside via the network of public footpaths and bridleways. There is a village pre and primary school, renowned public house and the church of Blessed Mary. The market town of Bishop's Waltham is within easy reach for local shopping and amenities, whilst the larger towns and cities can be conveniently accessed, along with links to the M3 and M27. Railway links to London from Botley and Winchester. National and International flights from Southampton and Bournemouth airports.

SERVICES:
Mains Water and Electricity. Private Drainage. Oil heating. Please note that Pearsons Estate Agents have not tested the services or the appliances.

VIEWING:
By prior appointment with Pearsons Bishop's Waltham.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: Winchester City Council band E - £2,729.46 - 2024/2025
EPC RATING: D