Fish House

A wonderful property for families with accommodation extending to a total of over 3600.sq.ft including spaces for relaxed family rooms and formal entertaining areas. The property also has potential for a self contained annexe to the north eastern elevation.

GROUND FLOOR: Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Study, Inner Lobby, Wine/Store Room, Guest Bedroom Suite/Bedroom 7 with En-Suite Shower Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Rear Lobby, Utility Room; FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with En-suite, Five further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

It is believed Fish House derives its name from the fact that historically, fish from the Solent were brought to the property via the River Hamble and were cured in a large barn that formerly adjoined the property. Today the barn no longer exists having been demolished and replaced in the 1950s by the northern end of the house which adjoins and compliments the original 1660 cottage.
The property is situated on a quiet country lane within the heart of the village and overlooks fields. It boasts beautiful gardens complete with a garden building suitable as a home office, gym or studio. Internally, the flexible layout provides up to seven bedrooms depending on how the rooms are utilised.
Unlike many thatched properties, Fish House is an extremely light home with the majority of the rooms being dual aspect. The vendors have made numerous improvements to the property in their time of ownership but perhaps the most significant is the creation of a spacious double height reception hall with flagstone flooring and oak and glass turning staircase rising to the galleried landing. The drawing room and dining room are situated within the oldest part of the cottage and benefit from a combination of original wooden flooring, ceiling beams, exposed wall timbers and an inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth and cast iron log burning stove. Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a pantry and a range of cupboards, one of which incorporates the dishwasher. This room is triple aspect with a stable door leading to the rear garden. A further door gives access to the rear lobby and spacious utility room which has further extensive fitted storage space. Within the newer part of the property is the sitting/family room which is of generous proportions with wooden flooring and a walk in bay window over looking the delightful gardens. There is a study off of this room, again with wooden flooring, a fitted desk, cupboards and shelving. An inner hallway gives access to the wine store and guest bedroom suite. This whole area could easily be converted into a self contained annexe if required.
On the first floor are six bedrooms; three of the double bedrooms with exposed wall timbers are situated at half landing height within the oldest part of the cottage, all interconnected which would make an ideal suite. The remaining three bedrooms are accessed off a generous landing which has views across paddock land. The master suite has been modified by the owners to create boutique style room with a free standing roll top bath and separate en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom on this level to serve the other bedrooms.
The gardens to Fish House are delightful, extending to approximately 0.4 acre with an extensive paved patio area immediately adjacent to the rear of the cottage. A further terrace surrounds the ornamental fish pond whilst a sweeping lawn gives way to well stocked borders. There is also a substantial thatched garden building which has been lovingly re-built and offers a variety of uses from a home office, to gym,studio or simply a chill out room from which to admire the garden across the illuminated curved deck. This garden building also benefits from a shower room so could also make occasional guest accommodation. 
Fish House is located along a quiet country lane on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Durley which benefits from a school, church and two public houses. The village is a short distance from the historic market town of Bishops Waltham which offers a wealth of amenities that include shops, restaurants, public houses, butchers, doctors' surgery, pharmacist, green grocers, banks and post office. The property is excellently situated for access to further facilities in the cathedral city of Winchester as well as the more commercial centres of Southampton and Portsmouth. Locally there is an abundance of bridleways and footpaths and within a short commute are excellent transport networks that include main roads and motorways, mainline railway stations and airports.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES: Period Cottage with Character Features Retained, Versatile Accommodation, Potential for Self Contained Annexe, Ample Off Road Parking, Plot of Circa 0.4 acre, Rural Views, Thatch Renewed in 2008, Attractive Garden Building, Countryside Walks on the Doorstep, Easily Accessible to Transport Links
GENERAL INFO: TENURE: Freehold; SERVICES: Mains Electricity, Water, Drainage and Gas Fired Central Heating; LOCAL AUTHORITY: Winchester City Council - Tax Band G.
DISTANCES: Bishops Waltham - 3 miles; Botley - 3 miles; Wickham - 5.8 miles; Southampton - 11.2 miles; Winchester - 11.3 miles; Portsmouth - 19 miles; London - 78.7 miles.
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