Summary - 2 Down Vale Cottages, Police Station Lane, Droxford, SOUTHAMPTON SO32 3RF
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious period home with large gardens and versatile family rooms.
Four double bedrooms across first floor spacious layout
Almost 2,000sqft total including four reception rooms
Green oak framed orangery with vaulted glazed roof and bifolds
Gated shingled driveway parking for several vehicles
Gardens wrap around three sides; large lawn and patios
Heated by oil boiler; oil-fired Aga space (higher running costs)
Solid brick walls likely without modern insulation; EPC D
Council tax in Winchester band F — comparatively expensive
Set within the South Downs village of Droxford, this four-bedroom character cottage occupies almost 2,000sqft of flexible living space. Period features, Tudor-style brickwork and a striking green oak framed orangery combine with four reception rooms and an expansive 25ft kitchen-diner to suit a busy family or those who entertain. The gated shingled driveway provides parking for several vehicles and the gardens wrap around three sides for privacy and outdoor living.
The ground floor is arranged for family life and formal entertaining: dual-aspect reception rooms with open fires, an oak-floored family/playroom with French doors, and a kitchen with black granite surfaces, central island and space for an oil-fired Aga. A recently fitted log burner in the dining area and the vaulted orangery — with bi-fold doors and tiled floor — add year-round appeal. Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, a large principal with ample wardrobe space, a generous four-piece bathroom and a separate shower room plus a useful utility area.
Buyers should note practical considerations: the house is heated by an oil-fired boiler, has solid brick walls likely without modern cavity insulation, and carries an EPC rating of D. Broadband speeds are average (around 76Mbps down), and council tax is in a higher band. These factors present both ongoing running costs and opportunities for energy-improvement projects that could add value and comfort.
Overall this Freehold cottage will suit a growing family seeking character, space and a village lifestyle within easy reach of Winchester and Southampton. The plot and substantial interior offer scope for updating and energy upgrades while retaining original charm and a versatile layout.
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