Willow Cottage is a picturesque period home listed as a Hampshire Treasure dating back to the mid 17th century retaining many original features including original period beams, open fireplace and solid wooden doors which create a wealth of charm and ambiance, becoming of this fine countryside home.
Sympathetically added to over the years to compliment the uniqueness of the home and wonderful setting, there is a cleverly adjoined Annexe blending the character of the cottage with modern open plan living including a kitchen/breakfast room, living room, double bedroom and a shower room.
Recently granted planning permission to extend the Cottage to a 5 bedroom home with increased open plan living and kitchen allowing the new owners to finish the extension to their personal requirements.
An idyllic countryside setting within Crookham Village, which is located between the town of Fleet and the villages of Crondall and Odiham. The property enjoys the rural surroundings with convenience of local shops, schools and leisure facilities, all within the highly desirable district of Hart. Well connected mainline stations in Fleet and Winchfield serve London Waterloo and access to at Junction 4a of the motorway.
Situated within a conservation area the adjacent lane gives access to local countryside, parks and Basingstoke Canal, the River Hart is alongside the property entrance and The Exchequer Pub is a focal point of this village life only a 200m walk.
The secluded location at the end of the private Stroud Lane, becomes an in and out Cotswold Stone driveway with an Island Well, offering parking for numerous vehicles with a large double garage.
A quintessential village home set in delightful and extensive landscaped grounds enjoying a south westerly aspect, various garden and seating areas, an expanse of lawn with mature borders, bushes and fruit trees. The very special grounds offer a high level of privacy and are surrounded by countryside.
To The Front: - Situated at the end of the private private Stroud Lane, this becomes the in and out Cotswold stone driveway with two five bar gates, there is access to a large average double integral garage and an Island well.
Entrance Porch: - A characterful and charming canopied entrance porch has a solid oak front door leading to the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall: - The entrance hall has a double glazed window overlooking the side garden and there is a door to dining room.
Dining Room: - 5.28m max (2.84m min) x 4.27m max (2.77m min) (17 - A spacious L shaped dual aspect dining room with picturesque views over the front and side gardens, period beamed ceiling, storage cupboards, feature beamed niches, wall light point, character door bell, doors to lounge and entrance hall, stairs to first floor, serving hatch to breakfast room and under stairs cupboard.
Lounge: - 6.88m x 3.53m max (3.23m min) (22'7" x 11'7" max ( - The period centre piece of the cottage is this large dual aspect living room with original character features including a feature brick built open fireplace, brick hearth and beamed mantle, period beamed ceilings, feature beamed niche, radiators, wall light points, barn style door leading to the extensive grounds.
Inner Hall: - Beamed ceiling and part beamed walls, access to breakfast room and door to cloakroom.
Cloakroom: - A white suite comprising of low level w.c., vanity unit with wash hand basin and cupboard below, part tiled walls, radiator, beamed ceiling, part beamed walls and wall light point.
Breakfast Room: - 3.94m x 2.11m (12'11" x 6'11") - Front aspect with views over the front garden and countryside, floor mounted boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, central heating controls, storage cupboards, beamed ceiling, serving hatch to dining room, access to kitchen and inner hall.
Kitchen: - 3.94m x 3.48m (12'11" x 11'5") - Triple aspect including a feature box bay window, inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboard below, plus further cupboard and drawer units, wood trim work surfaces, seven burner gas range cooker, space for fridge freezer, part tiled walls, breakfast bar, beamed ceiling, fixed bench with fitted plinths to the side, wall light points, access to breakfast bar, open hatch to breakfast room, barn style door to entrance hall.
Utility Boot Room: - 3.89m x 1.96m (12'9" x 6'5") - Double butler sink with mixer taps, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, roll edge work surfaces with appliance space, part tiled walls, rear aspect leaded light double glazed window, barn style doors to driveway and gym, beamed ceiling, fitted storage cupboard with wooden doors and door to self contained annexe.
Gym Room: - 5.08m x 2.34m (16'8" x 7'8") - Laminate wood effect flooring, vaulted ceiling with beams, radiator, part finished shower/sauna room with heated flooring, inset spot lights, bi-folding doors to the patio area and a door to the utility boot room.
First Floor Landing/Study Area: - 4.17m x 3.02m (13'8" x 9'11") - The large landing area is a flexible space and is currently used as a study area ideal for those working from home and due to the spacious nature of the space there is ample room for office furniture and storage, there is side aspect leaded light double glazed window, radiator, beamed wall with wall light, doors to bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom 1: - 4.70m max (3.00m min) x 3.96m (15'5" max (9'10" mi - A spacious master bedroom with dual aspect leaded light double glazed windows with views over the extensive grounds and countryside, radiator, fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelving space, wall light points, eaves storage cupboard and doorway to:
En Suite Wet Room: - A large tiled wet room with shower, shower curtain rail, pedestal wash hand basin, concealed cistern w.c., radiator, beamed niche and leaded light double glazed window.
Bedroom 2: - 4.22m x 2.11m (13'10" x 6'11") - A spacious dual aspect leaded light double glazed windows and radiator.
Bedroom 3: - 4.14m x 3.76m max (3.18m min) (13'7" x 12'4" max ( - Dual aspect leaded light double glazed window, chimney breast with beamed recess and radiator.
Bathroom: - A white suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, tiled surround, Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., radiator and heated towel rail, wall light points, leaded light double glazed window, large airing cupboard with hot water tank and shelving and two sets of double doors.
Self Contained Annexe: - The current vendors have recently completed this fantastic cleverly adjoined annexe offering a wonderful balance of character and open plan living which is self contained but enjoys access to the main cottage and the double garage.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - 5.11m x 3.15m max (2.03m min) (16'9" x 10'4" max ( - A fitted kitchen comprising an inset one and a half bowl and drainer sink unit with cupboard below and a further range of matching eye and base level cupboard and drawer units, roll edge work surfaces, breakfast bar, four ring induction hob, electric oven and cooker hood, part tiled walls, space for table and chairs, wood effect flooring, door to garden, door to garage, space for fridge freezer, stairs to first floor with storage space below, access to loft storage area, radiator and heating controls.
Lounge: - 5.36m max x 4.98m max (17'7" max x 16'4" max) - Front aspect with views over the front garden and countryside, feature double glazed window with views over fields, beamed ceiling and doorways, radiator, heating control, door to bedroom and shower room. (The lounge is of irregular shape and has restricted head room).
Bedroom: - 3.63m x 2.95m (11'11" x 9'8") - Double glazed velux window over looking fields, extensive storage cupboards, recessed storage area, feature beams, heating control and inset spot lights.
Shower Room: - A large shower room comprising a double tiled shower cubicle with glass panel and sliding door, close coupled w.c., wash hand basin, heated towel rail, double glazed velux window over looking fields, tiled flooring, inset spot lights and extractor fan.
To The Front Of The Property: - There is an extensive Cotswold stone driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles, two five bar gates leading to further parking in adjacent lane, lawn area, feature Island well, side garden laid to lawn with gated access to the extensive and secluded grounds to the rear of the property, access to the larger than average double garage.
Secluded Grounds: - 39.62m max x 24.38m max (130' max x 80' max ) - The wonderfully secluded and private grounds were previously a RHS rated garden and there are several garden areas with extensive lawns, mature borders, trees and bushes as well as a brick block patio area, an attractive brick block path leading to further lawn area, vegetable plot and greenhouse, a tool store and bi-folding doors to the gym. There is gated side access leading to a further area of lawn which leads to the driveway.
Double Garage: - 6.40m x 5.21m (21' x 17'1") - A large double integral garage with two up and over doors, insulated and sealed with light and power with an internal door leading to the self contained annexe.
Agents Note: - In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act, we declare that the vendor of the property is a relation (Step Brother) of the directors of Selbon Estate Agents.
Agents Note: - The current vendor has secured planning permission to build a detached dwelling and garage to the rear of the garden. The changes to the individual plots will need to be dealt with during the sale of Willow Cottage and registered with land registry.
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