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Autumn HouseManor Lodge Road | Rowlands Castle | Hampshire | PO9 6BA

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Autumn House’ is one of those properties which, simply put, is ‘like no other’! It truly does have a uniqueness and character all of its own. It is difficult not to admire this charming home as you approach the front door with an air of anticipation. Already, the skill of its creators is abundant in the craftsmanship of the exterior flint and stone work. Stepping through the lovely porch and over the threshold, the immediate feeling is of space, provided by the generously sized hallway and wide staircase. The drawing room and dining room are connected by impressive twin Gothic arches to either side of stone crafted back-to-back fireplaces. The presence of period features continues through the ground floor in the kitchen/breakfast room, complete with Aga, and the conservatory. A particularly spacious landing on the first floor leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom. A second staircase rises to the upper floor with a further two bedrooms and a shower room. With approximately 2,580 sq ft of accommodation, this attractive home offers space to suit most average family requirements and stands in charming grounds of about one third of an acre, with a large detached garage and a gravelled frontage providing more than ample parking. The property is shielded from the road by mature hedging and shrubbery and enjoys a good degree of privacy. Neighbouring Havant Thicket and Staunton Country Park regularly provide the gardens with a number of rare species of birds and butterflies to enjoy.

Whilst Autumn House is unarguably a fine specimen of its type, it would benefit from specific updates and improvements in some areas. The current owners have improved some areas whilst others remain unimproved at this time, and they are therefore passing the mantle to the next owners in the hope that they will have the desire and vision to make this impressive home even more wonderful.

Autumn House is located on the periphery of the well-regarded village of Rowlands Castle, with its general stores, cafe, public house, golf course and church. The mainline railway station in the village connects commuters to London Waterloo. The attractive harbour town of Emsworth and the larger shopping centre of Havant are both within a few miles. The Cathedral city of Chichester and the market town of Petersfield are within easy reach along the A27 and A3 respectively.

Step insideAutumn House


APPROACH From Manor Lodge Road, through twin five bar wooden gates opening to a large shingled driveway with off-road parking for numerous vehicles to the front of the detached garage. A separate five bar wooden gate gives access to a separate gravelled driveway (under the ownership of Autumn House) leading beyond the garden to the main wing of this former Rectory. The house is bordered on the roadside by a low flint wall with wooden rails over with mature planting on the house side providing privacy. There is a lawned area and planting bordering the front of the house. A useful timber garden shed is tucked in the corner.

WALK THROUGH ACCOMMODATION:

PORCHWAY Stone built, original tiled floor, hardwood ‘gothic style’ entrance door with patterned and coloured glass panels, leading to;

RECEPTION HALLL shaped 22‘6“ x 6’11“minPicture rail, storage cupboard, wide cream painted wooden staircase to first floor, doors to main reception rooms and kitchen.

DRAWING ROOM 20’4” into bay x 14’9” (to middle of recess adjoining dining room)Double aspect bay windows with wooden shutters overlooking gardens, stone crafted fired surround with open grate, sculpted cornices, picture rail, radiator, gothic style arches to both sides of fireplace through to;

DINING ROOM 16’9” x 15’Stone crafted fire surround with open grate, picture rail, cornices, radiator, glazed double doors to;

CONSERVATORY 10’3” max x 7’5” max (In need of repair). Wooden framed on a stone plinth with glazed pitched roof, original tiled flooring, double doors to garden.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 23’6 max x 12’9” max (overall measurements) Bay window with wooden shutters overlooking front garden. Free-standing work units, twin plate double oven gas-fired Aga, wooden flooring, cornicing, ‘Rangemaster’ five ring gas-fired cooker, part-tiled walls, ample space for fridge-freezer and dresser etc, brick archway to;

Ancillary kitchen area;Inset double bowl ceramic sink with cupboards below, tiled splashbacks, ceramic tiled floor, door to garden and door to;

UTILITY / CLOAKROOM Ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, WC, washbasin set in vanity unit with tiled top and splashback, fitted corner cupboards and shelving, ‘Suprema’ gas-fired boiler.

FIRST FLOOR

HALLWAY Spacious split-level space, skylight, picture rail, fitted landing cupboard, staircase to second floor, doors to;

MASTER BEDROOM 15’6” to front of fitted wardrobe x 15’1”Window with wooden shutters overlooking rear garden, fitted wardrobe to one side of chimney breast, radiator.

BEDROOM 2 17’1” x 15’1”Double aspect windows with wooden shutters and views over gardens, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 13’ x 13’Currently used as a study. Window with wooden shutters to front garden, fitted book shelving to one wall, picture rail, radiator.

BATHROOMWindow with wooden shutters to front garden, panelled bath, WC, ‘his-and-hers’ wash basins set in vanity unit with marble effect top, part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, radiator.


SECOND FLOOR

HALLWAY Range of cupboards to one wall, doors to;

BEDROOM 4 (measured at 1.5m height) 12’10” max x 10’11” max into bay Sloping ceiling, casement window, small cast-iron open grate fireplace in wooden surround, range of wall-to-wall fitted shelving, fitted shelved cupboard, access to loft space, radiator.

BEDROOM 5 (measured at 1.5m height) 13’7” x 8’2” Sloping ceiling, Velux window, small sealed wooden-framed single-pane window, access to large eaves storage area, shower control panel, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM Sloping ceiling, Velux roof light, shower cubicle with curtain screen, WC, pedestal wash basin, part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring, radiator.

GARDENSThere is a good-sized south-facing garden, mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature mixed hedging with a number of flower and shrub borders.

DOUBLE GARAGETwin up-and-over doors with high level glazed panels, pedestrian side access, window overlooking gardens, ladder to boarded storage area, electric power and lighting.

DIRECTIONS: From A3 southbound (London to Portsmouth). Exit at Junction 2 signposted Emsworth and Horndean. Follow the B2149 towards Emsworth for about 2 miles. The entrance to the property will be seen on the right-hand side (opposite St John’s Church) shortly before the roundabout.

Havant Borough Council: Tax Band: FServices: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas heating. Broadband connected.


Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 6792128. Registered Office: Parish Properties Ltd, 24 Park Road South, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1HB, copyright © 2015 Fine & Country Ltd. Printed 24.06.2016

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Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0)1243 [email protected] Trafalgar House, 37 North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 7DA


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