About this property

A charming cottage full of history and understood to have been built in 1790 as the footman's residence to Twyford House. The Grade II listed building has been extended and modernised by the current owners and offers an excellent opportunity to own one of the village's historic landmark properties.

Entered via the front door, the ground floor comprises a sitting room with feature wood burning stove, kitchen/breakfast room with built in appliances and plenty of storage. The versatile dining room gives access to the rear garden as well as the utility room with W.C. and the third bedroom. On the first floor, the landing features an ornate porthole window as seen from the front of the house and leads to the two bedrooms, both served by the modernised family shower room.

Outside
To the front the driveway provides off road parking for multiple vehicles. Side access leads through to the rear garden, which enjoys a westerly aspect and laid to lawn with pretty, planted beds, hedgerow and fenced borders. At the rear of the garden is the home office/workshop and the garden shed. Adjoining the back of the house is a paved seating terrace providing an ideal space for barbeque and outdoor dining.

Situation
The property is situated in the highly sought after village of Twyford, which offers an excellent range of local facilities including post office/store, cafe/bistro, Doctor's surgery, Dentist, Pharmacy, two public houses, and primary school. It is also the home to the renowned Twyford Preparatory School. The village lies in the South Downs National Park and the outstanding countryside is a great feature, with delightful walks over the water meadows and along The Itchen. Shawford station is within 0.7 miles offering rail links to London Waterloo (about 1 hour).

Additional Information
Local Authority: Winchester City Council
Services: All mains services
Council Tax Band: D

Additional information

• Three Bedrooms
• Family Shower Room
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Off Road Parking
• West Facing Rear Garden
• Home Office/Workshop
• No Forward Chain
• Period Cottage

Key information

Council Tax Band: D

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate