The original cottage dates back to the mid 1800’s and was later extended in the 1950’s to create larger more comfortable accommodation connecting with the sunny garden to the front. The rooms are decorated in soft neutral tones to suit the style and comprise a dining/play room with serving hatch connecting to a well fitted kitchen which also links to the living room as well as a breakfast room with access to the garden and continues through to a utility room/cloakroom. The bright living room enjoys exposed beams, a central brick fireplace housing a log burning stove and bi-folding doors that open into a conservatory to the side of the cottage with French doors leading out to the garden. There are three characterful double bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor leading off the split-level landing with Bedrooms 1 and 3 enjoying distant sea views. The cottage is double glazed and is warmed via a Calor gas central heating system and also feature photovoltaic solar panels which not only reduce running costs but do provide a small annual income.
LOCATION
Gaggerhill Lane is a turning off Hunnyhill towards the outskirts of the village, the property can be found a couple of hundred yards on the right hand side. Brighstone is a thriving village with good facilities including a general store with post office, a cafe/bistro, tea rooms, public house, community library, doctors’ surgery, primary school and two churches. There are local footpaths and bridleways around the village providing access to miles of downland and coastal walks. Within a mile there is a local beach at Chilton Chine and also access along the Military Road to several other beaches along the South Western coastline of the Island.
PORCH
Located on the side of the property and opening into the hallway.
DINING/PLAY ROOM
A good sized reception room currently used as a play room with an outlook to the side and serving hatch to the kitchen.
LIVING ROOM
A bright room with exposed beams overlooking the garden and with a brick fireplace housing a Charnwood log burning stove as its main focal point. Bi-fold doors connect to:
CONSERVATORY
A well appointed addition with French doors to the garden.
KITCHEN
A well fitted kitchen comprising of a good combination of cupboards, drawers and ample work surfaces incorporating an inset 1 ¾ stainless steel sink. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and a ceramic hob with canopy cooker hood over. Alongside the serving hatch to the dining room is a very useful built in storage cupboard.
BREAKFAST ROOM/STUDY
A versatile room which also connects to the garden through French Doors.
UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM
A combined room with wall mounted Calor gas boiler, WC, a wash basin and space/plumbing for a washing machine.
FIRST FLOOR
Split level landing with built in linen cupboard.
BEDROOM 1
A good double bedroom with built in wardrobe and an outlook to the side enjoying a distant sea view.
BEDROOM 2
Another good double bedroom with characterful sloping ceilings.
BEDROOM 3
A smaller double bedroom with loft hatch and an outlook over the garden and also enjoying a distant sea view.
BATHROOM
Well appointed with a modern suite comprising of a WC, wash basin, bath with shower mixer taps and glass side screen and a ladder style towel radiator.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a hard standing area which provides parking for two vehicles as well as a garage to the side. Steps rise to the gardens which are enclosed by timber fencing and are mainly laid to lawn with stocked flower/shrub beds. There is a large paved patio area and a delightful garden pond. A pathway leads through the garden to the side entrance porch.
GARAGE
with a roller door and power/light.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
E
EPC RATING
F
TENURE
Freehold
POSTCODE
PO30 4DX
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Spence Willard.
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