• Detached Eight Bedroom Victorian Former Hotel
• Grounds Extending to Approx Third of an Acre
• Central Location close to River & Village

• Detached Two Bedroom Character Cottage
• Development / Business Opportunity

This charming detached eight bedroom character residence occupies a substantial plot in a much desired location. Immediately at hand are essential everyday amenities-an array of independent shops, schools of excellent repute, a prominent international Maritime Training and Educational College and the bustling Sailing club, a sanctuary for yachting enthusiasts. Additionally, the major draw to this location has to be the River. A mere stroll are the scenic walks along the banks of the River Hamble, famed for its outstanding sailing and picturesque coastal scenery which provide an ever-changing window of nautical activity and seasonal wildlife. For the more adventurous there is the quirky pink ferry chugging to and fro from the wealth of bustling restaurants and bars in Hamble itself. All these factors make this spot such an idyllic location to live and a desired destination for yacht lovers, sailors and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

The scope this pair of character properties present, in this location are endless. What is required is a purchaser with vision and one intent on progress, this is a blank canvas for one to improve and create upon. As a family residence it offers exceptional accommodation, a warm welcoming feel, further enhanced by a good internal layout plus an additional and versatile annexe cottage or rental income stream. However in this prime setting there is certainly a business opportunity on which to develop; be it for private housing or as a Residential Home, Private Practice, Boutique Hotel or Bed and Breakfast.

The main house has a pretty brick built character façade with sash windows, a spacious, well throughout out interior over three floors, and eight sizeable rooms all with modern en suite facilities. The accompanying detached property is a quaint traditional cottage with log burner, original beams, two bedrooms and a garden. From the main house, the dining room and lounge open out to the patio area, a fabulous entertaining space ideal for garden furniture and pastel umbrella shades where one could take breakfast or afternoon tea. To compliment the additional gardens are arranged with a vast hedge lined car parking area, a sturdy outbuilding, extensive manicured lawn arranged with shrubbery and mature fruit trees. One could easily enhance this area in a rambling country house style by adding ornamental stone urns, topiary box features and garden seating.

In summary this is a versatile estate offering exceptional opportunity and essential qualities, a destination address for those who require amenities and activity on ones doorstep. Viewing can be arranged strictly by appointment .

Current Accommodation Double glazed front door opening in to

Entrance Hall Stairs to first floor, large boiler control room, access to Bedroom One and door to Inner Hall

Cloakroom WC, wash hand basin

Utility Room 9′ × 7′6 Plumbing for washing facility and sink unit plus storage beneath

Triple Storage Cupboards Useful additional cloaks and utility storage Spaces

Lounge / Sitting Room 30’9 x 12’8 Spacious main living room with double doors to rear and dining room, bar area

Dining Room 16′ × 14′10 Nicely shaped room with double doors to rear, door to inner hall and through to

Kitchen 14’6 x 14’6 Arrangement of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces offering plenty of preparation space, door to side, door to inner hall

Ground Floor Bedroom Two 16′ × 9′11 Aspect to side, fitted wardrobes, door through to En Suite shower room

Ground Floor Bedroom One 16′ × 9′11 Attractive bay window to front aspect, door through to En Suite shower room

First Floor Landing Stairs to second floor, first floor storage cupboard

Bedroom Three 16’1 x 9’11 Attractive bay window to front aspect, door through to En suite shower room

Bedroom Four 12’11 x 12’ Aspect to rear, door through to En Suite shower room

Bedroom Five 12’1 x 12’ Aspect to rear, door through to En Suite Bathroom

Bedroom Six 10′ × 12′2 Velux windows, wardrobe space, door through to En Suite bathroom

Second Floor

Bedroom Seven 16’2 x 11’11 Aspect to front and side, door through to En Suite shower room

Bedroom Eight 10’5 x 7’5 Aspect to side, door through to En Suite shower room

Detached Two Bedroom Cottage Traditional front door leading into

Entrance Hall Door leading into Lounge 11’9 x 10’1 Aspect to front, door through to Dining Room, open through to Kitchen 9’5 x 9’3 Fitted with wall and base units, useful larder, door to rear Dining Room 10’5 x 7’5 Stairs to first floor, aspect to front, door through to Ground Floor Bathroom Four piece suite First Floor Landing Bedroom One 11’11 x 10’10 Aspect to front, ample wardrobe storage Bedroom Two 11’11 x 6’11 Aspect to front elevation

Outside Set in a sizeable level plot extending to some third of an acre. Driveway leading to large car park screened with mature topiary hedging surround, extensive gardens currently laid to lawn with mature fruit trees, borders well stocked with established shrubbery and seasonal colour, versatile outbuilding and greenhouse

General Information

Telephone/Intercom system throughout. Fire doors. Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water / Cottage L.P.G Gas Local Authority: Fareham Borough Council Council Tax Band: Main House B / Cottage B