4 bed detached house for sale

Middlebridge Street, Romsey, Hampshire SO51

A beautiful Grade II listed Georgian residence, retaining many interesting architectural features, notably the oriel window on the first floor, sitting centrally above the front door. Rich in history and character and located in Middlebridge Street, this wonderful home is just a short walk from Romsey town centre. Offering a generous amount of space, comprising four bedrooms, with en-suite shower room to the principal bedroom, four-piece family bathroom, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room leading into a garden room, a southerly facing walled rear garden and off road parking.

Agents Note

The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner references Clarendon House in 'The Buildings of England' series, 'Hampshire and the Isle of Wight'.

"Clarendon House (No. 60), three bays and Georgian, has a lovely but small bow window over the door".

Ground Floor

Entered via a stained glass front door, the welcoming entrance hallway provides access to the three reception rooms, the kitchen/breakfast room, the downstairs WC, the rear garden and storage. The sitting room features an open fire place, as does the dining room, both rooms have large windows looking out to the front of the home. At the rear, the family room has doors opening to the rear garden and has a wood burner as the perfect focal point. This space offers many uses as a room, including play room, reading room or second sitting sitting room. The kitchen/breakfast room has a quarry tiled floor and is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers, an integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, 'Rangemaster' double oven with extractor canopy over and a large walk in pantry. There is space for the washing machine and table and chairs. A door leads to the garden room, a wonderful addition to the home, providing additional living space and a place to relax overlooking the garden.

First Floor

A winding staircase with mahogany banister leads the open and light landings, which provide access to all four bedrooms, the family bathroom and loft space. The principal bedroom is accessed via a small hallway, benefiting from fitted storage and featuring a delightful oriel window overlooking the front of the home. A large double room, the principal bedroom has an en-suite which is fitted with a WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and walk in shower. Bedrooms two, three and four are all double rooms, bedrooms three and four enjoy views of the rear garden. The four-piece family bathroom is fitted with a WC, wash basin, bath, enclosed shower cubicle, heated towel rail, fitted storage and access to the airing cupboard.

Outside

The well established walled rear garden is a particular feature of the home, offering a pleasant southerly aspect and a great deal of privacy. There is a selection of mature shrubs and established trees, including an apple, plum and fig tree. A gate provides access to the driveway, there is an outside tap and double doors open to the store room, which has power and lighting. A pretty stream runs through the front garden, a pathway leads to the front door.

Parking

Driveway parking alongside the side home, leading to the workshop.

Location

Middlebridge Street is situated in the centre of Romsey within a short level walk of the town centre and all the extensive amenities this market town has to offer including Waitrose, Romsey Library, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, doctors’ surgeries, dentists, Romsey Abbey and stunning walks. Romsey train station is also located a short walk from the property.

Sellers Position

Looking for forward purchase

Tenure

Freehold

Age

Mid 1700s

Heating

Gas central heating

Council Tax

Band F - Test Valley Borough Council