A charming period property with delightful rural views requiring total modernisation found on the edge of the pretty village of Fordcombe, well placed for local amenities & surrounding towns
Offering a wealth of character, the property has many interesting features that take you through its journey so far. Some parts of the house are believed to date back to the 1600s and 1800's, with further later additions in the 1960s.
Noting the property is not listed and is in need of renovation throughout, this is an incredibly exciting chance for this sizeable family home to be transformed to accommodate the needs and wants of modern living, subject to all necessary consents and requirements.
Coombe Cottage is currently configured with three sizeable reception rooms on the ground floor, with the large sitting room, family room and dining room all enjoying direct access to the paved terrace that wraps around the house. There is a kitchen/breakfast room with larder cupboard. Two smaller rooms on the ground floor provide utility space, with one of them providing access to a ground floor WC.
The first floor can be accessed via two staircases, and currently provides three double bedrooms, a dressing room/fourth bedroom, family bath and shower room with separate WC, and a further family bathroom.
Outside: Coombe Cottage enjoys an elevated position on Spring Hill and stands in a generous established plot approaching of 0.73 acres. A paved terrace wraps around the house, ideal for outdoor entertaining; steps lead down to a large area of lawn, interspersed with trees and incorporating a large pond/water feature (once a swimming pool). The house enjoys wonderful views over the gardens and the countryside beyond.
At the side of the property is a brick and tiled roof outbuilding that houses the boiler, which has potential for conversion to a stand alone office, gym or studio, subject to all necessary consents.
Coombe Cottage has a right of way of the driveway to reach the parking for a number of vehicles and the detached double garage.
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A rare and exciting chance to get immersed in a "top-to-bottom" renovation of a captivating property in a lovely countryside setting. This much loved home now keenly awaits its next custodians and is ready for the next phase of changes and improvements to begin!
Natasha SelbieProperty agent