Tamarisk Cottage, The Borough, Downton, SP5 - £800,000

Property Description

Council tax band: E.

An idyllic, private cottage garden that extends toaround 100’ with a southerly aspect, a very flexible, sympathetic extension andbags of original character features, are just a few features of this utterlycharming, semi-detached cottage that we believe dates back to the 1790’s.

The lucky owners/custodians have loved every moment ofliving at Tamarisk Cottage, originally choosing it because of its age, charmand potential, knowing they could create their dream home and garden.

The property sits in the heart of Downton on a levelplot that approaches 0.2 acres and offers both spacious versatile accommodation.

It has been sympathetically improved, retaining muchof its original charm and also cleverly extended, with ground flooraccommodation coming off the utility room (with a separate entrance if needed)that could very easily be used as an annexe. Alternatively, the extension couldbe used as an extra bedroom or reception room.

The first floor lies host to a master bedroom suitewith large dressing room (formerly two bedrooms), a further bedroom and modernfamily shower room.

The ground floor briefly comprises a cosy beamedsitting room with log burner, which is open to a generous dining room, afabulous conservatory/garden room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, snug, utilityroom, rear lobby, shower room and large drawing room.

The light and airy kitchen/breakfast room is fitted ina comprehensive range of units with roll-edge worktops and tiled splashbacks.Fitted appliances include a dishwasher, double oven, microwave hob andextractor/filter hood. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful utility room.

From the kitchen is the rear lobby with plenty ofstorage and doors to the side path and the dual aspect sitting/drawing room.This wonderful room is part of the extension and like most of the rooms in theproperty, enjoys breath-taking views over the gardens.

Also accessed from the lobby is the 2nd, contemporarystyle shower room.

This much loved home further benefits from gas centralheating (new boiler installed 2024/2025) and double glazing.

The rear garden is accessed by doors from theconservatory and drawing/sitting room. It has been painstakingly landscaped toprovide colour and texture ‘year round’ with various peaceful seating areas,perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is a expansive, well-kept lawn, stockedflower and shrub beds, a timber storage shed, all enclosed by solid brick walls.A path from the garden leads down the side of the property and out to the frontvia a lockable gate.