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A charming Grade II listed 16th Century cottage with later additions & impressive gardens, situated in the picturesque village of Offham.
Teston Cottage is a charming Grade II listed detached family home believed to date from the early 16th Century with later additions, situated in a Conservation Area in the picturesque village of Offham. The well-presented living space is arranged over three floors and is ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include a stylish kitchen, modern bathroom suites, recessed lighting, multi-pane windows, exposed timbers and an impressive inglenook fireplace. Also of note are the immaculate gardens, together with the off road parking and driveway.
The primary reception areas comprise a double aspect sitting room with an inglenook fireplace with a bressummer beam inset with a wood burning stove and an adjoining family room/office.
The stylish kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with integral appliances and a matching island unit incorporating a gas hob and breakfast bar, with doors opening to the rear terrace from the breakfast area.
An adjoining utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances and has a door to outside.
There is a well-appointed playroom, and a stylish shower room completes the ground floor.
Stairs rise from the spacious entrance hall to the first floor and three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes.
A family bathroom completes the first floor.
Arranged over the second floor are two linked bedrooms, one currently utilised as a study, and both served by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Teston Cottage is situated behind a charming ragstone wall with a path surrounded by lawn and specimen trees, including a variety of acers and a magnificent wisteria, leading to the front door.
The delightful south facing garden to the rear is predominantly laid to lawn with a well-stocked border to one side and an expansive paved terrace providing an excellent area for al fresco entertaining.
To the rear of the property and accessed via Tower Hill, a no through road, is the driveway and detached garage with adjoining gym and large storage area above accessed by a staircase, and double gates leading to the garden.
Teston Cottage benefits from planning permission to create a new driveway at the front of the property. (Ref: 22/01093/FL) Removal of a section of ragstone wall to form a new access from Teston Road and a driveway comprised of SuDS brick paving'
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Period and charm, with modern living. Centrally located family home, a must see!
Oliver HodgesProperty agent