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A charming detached 3 bedroom period cottage which has been updated to a very high standard, in a delightful village setting.
Nutshell Cottage dates from 1866 and is a charming light and airy brick and slate detached period cottage in the heart of the village. Historically, it was the village post office and general store. Over the years various owners have made improvements and extended the cottage and the current owners over many years have thoroughly updated and improved it to modern day expectations, incorporating a high quality specification throughout. Some of the work has included the majority of windows to be replaced with bespoke double glazed units, whilst the front period sashes were overhauled to ensure the integrity of its origins. In addition, there are ledged internal doors, updated sanitaryware, refitted kitchen with integrated appliances, updated electrics with some period style fittings, overhauled oil fired central heating system, aluminium guttering to the whole house and tastefully decorated throughout incorporating period features including exposed brickwork, beams, picture rails and fireplaces. The condition both inside and out is exemplary and a credit to the owners.
Nutshell Cottage is centrally located within the picturesque Hampshire village of Damerham, with much of the surrounding countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a Primary School, Church and Public House, whilst the near-by Avonside town of Fordingbridge (about 4 miles) caters for most everyday needs, including a range of shops, well respected Primary and Secondary schooling and sporting facilities. Communications are good, with Salisbury, Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton all within convenient driving distance. All can provide mainline rail links to London Waterloo. Damerham is well placed for those wishing to enjoy the area on foot, wheel or in the saddle; a number of bridleways and footpaths exist in and around Damerham itself, whilst the New Forest, with it's thousands of acres of walking and riding countryside is about 7 miles to the East.
The cottage, as typical of many village properties being set forward in its plot has a vehicular access to the side via a pair of gates onto a shingle driveway giving access to the detached GARAGE. This is a very useful detached brick and slate building with good internal dimensions for vehicles along with storage and workshop area, fitted bench and shelving. Within the garage there is also an enclosed storage area (prevously an office) and an electric car charging point. Integral to the building and accessed at the rear there is an oil tank storage cupboard plus a seperate log store. In addition there is a pair of timber entry doors and a personal door to the rear. Parking for 3 cars is available.
AGENTS NOTE
To the right of the property is a track owned by Nutshell Cottage providing access to a garage and off-road parking. The track also provides access to the neighbouring cottage's garage and is subject to a 50% contribution to maintenance costs.
The GARDEN is a passion of the owner and reflected in the design which is based on curves and circles and stocked with a wide range of attractive trees, shrubs, herbaceous and perrenial plants. A very sheltered paved courtyard style garden to the rear of the cottage has brick raised beds incorporating steps to an upper level where there are lawns, manicured flower/shrub borders, rose arbours, ornamental pond, shingle paths, a choice of seating areas, all of which is enclosed by fencing and hedging to maximise the privacy. Within the garden there is a SUMMERHOUSE with power connected and a small electric heater for winter use.
New Forest District Council. Council Tax Band E. Amount payable 2020/21 £2187.17 p.a.
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Water softener.
Leave Fordingbridge in the direction of Sandleheath/Damerham. Pass through Sandleheath and follow Court Hill down into Damerham. Navigate the steep left hand bend and pass the Compasses Inn. Cross over the little bridge and turn immediately right onto the High Street. Nutshell Cottage will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.
