4 bed detached house for sale

Rowlands Castle, Hampshire PO9

A rare opportunity to purchase an imposing symmetrical fronted late Victorian / early Edwardian Villa which has been in the same family hands for over a century. The house requires refurbishment, therefore the current owners have been granted planning consent to build a two storey extension at the rear, turning this house into an impressive place to live. The garden extends 250’ from the rear of the property and is subject to a pre-application to build a couple of detached two bedroom bungalows towards the rear of the plot. The existing accommodation comprises: Hallway, four reception rooms, kitchen on the ground floor with four bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. No.79 is ideally situated in the village of Rowlands Castle, within minutes’ walk of the shopping amenities, bus routes, public houses as well as the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. A copy of the planning application is available on request.

Property summary A rare opportunity to purchase an imposing symmetrical fronted late Victorian / early Edwardian Villa which has been in the same family hands for over a century. The house requires refurbishment, therefore the current owners have been granted planning consent to build a two storey extension at the rear, turning this house into an impressive place to live. The garden extends 250' from the rear of the property and is subject to a pre-application to build a couple of detached two bedroom bungalows towards the rear of the plot. The existing accommodation comprises: Hallway, four reception rooms, kitchen on the ground floor with four bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. No.79 is ideally situated in the village of Rowlands Castle, within minutes' walk of the shopping amenities, bus routes, public houses as well as the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. A copy of the planning application and proposed development are available on request. Early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the location, accommodation and potential on offer.

Entrance The house is enclosed by fence panelling to the left hand side and a high hedge and fencing to the right, lowered kerb to the left hand side leading to tarmac driveway and parking, directly to the front of the house is a lawned garden with mature shrubs, trees and evergreens, central pathway leading to covered porch and main front door leading to:

Hallway High ceiling, radiator, panelled doors to primary rooms, balustrade staircase rising to first floor.

Sitting room 14' 8" to front of chimney breast x 12' 0" (4.47m x 3.66m) Square bay with sash windows to front aspect overlooking garden, central chimney breast with granite surround fireplace and gas fire (not tested), radiator.

Living room 14' 9" into bay window x 12' 0" (4.5m x 3.66m) Central chimney breast with ceramic tiled surround fireplace and matching hearth, square bay with sash windows to front aspect overlooking garden, ceiling coving, picture rail, low level cupboard housing gas meter, double radiator.

Dining room 11' 7" to front of chimney breast x 10' 4" (3.53m x 3.15m) Central chimney breast with high level fireplace and tiled inlay with built-in cupboards to either side, sash window to side aspect, double radiator, window to rear aspect, built-in dresser with plate racks, drawers and cupboards.

Family room 13' 2" x 12' 0" (4.01m x 3.66m) Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects overlooking garden and driveway, central chimney breast with ceramic tiled fireplace and hearth with gas fire (not tested), double radiator.

Kitchen 8' 7" x 7' 0" (2.62m x 2.13m) Range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, ceramic tiled surrounds, small breakfast bar area, double glazed door leading to rear garden with blind, gas cooker point, wall mounted Worcester boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), single drainer stainless steel sink unit, double glazed window overlooking garden, door to:

Lean-to Corrugated Perspex roof, brick flooring, square opening to rear garden, door to washroom, storage cupboard.

First floor Mezzanine landing to rear, radiator, stairs to primary landing.

Cloakroom Low level w.c., double glazed frosted window to side aspect.

Bathroom White suite comprising; panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled to half wall level, double glazed frosted window to side aspect, radiator.

Primary landing Access to loft space, sash window to front aspect, doors to primary rooms.

Bedroom 3 13' 2" x 12' 0" (4.01m x 3.66m) Central chimney breast with cast iron surround fireplace, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, double radiator.

Bedroom 4 13' 2" x 10' 4" (4.01m x 3.15m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, central chimney breast with cast iron surround fireplace, double radiator.

Bedroom 2 13' 0" x 12' 0" (3.96m x 3.66m) Twin sash windows to front aspect overlooking garden and woodland, central chimney breast with ceramic tiled inlay and hearth, double radiator.

Bedroom 1 13' 0" x 12' 0" (3.96m x 3.66m) Twin sash windows to front aspect overlooking garden and woodland, central chimney breast with cast iron surround fireplace, double radiator.

To the rear of the house is a concrete plinth leading to 250 ft lawned garden with wooden built sheds, the extensive garden is laid to lawn with central pathway, the garden is enclosed by fencing and hedges on both sides, towards the southern end of the garden is a wild flower meadow with a variety of trees, shrubs and bushes.

Detached washroom 10' 0" x 8' 1" (3.05m x 2.46m) Window to side aspect, door opening to covered lean-to, lighting, behind the washroom is a gardeners toilet.

Agents notes Planning application for extension


Further proposed pre-application for two detached two bedroom bungalows, details on request.

Agents notes Council Tax Band E – East Hampshire District Council
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