Large, private village cottage with double garage, mature gardens and character features..
Detached period cottage approx. 2,800 sq ft of characterful accommodation
Tannery Cottage is a deceptively spacious, characterful detached home in the heart of Titchfield Village, arranged over multiple floors and extending to around 2,800 sq ft. The house combines original period features — painted beamed ceilings, exposed brick, parquet flooring and lever-latch doors — with substantial updating carried out since 2011, resulting in flexible living space and a generously sized kitchen and garden room. Practical comforts include underfloor heating to the sitting and dining rooms, a log burning stove to the dining room and a gas-fired Rayburn in the kitchen.
Outside, the gated entrance leads to extensive block-paved parking and a rare double garage for the village. The plot of approximately 0.30 acres is highly private, with mature shrubs, lawns, a flagstone terrace and a summer house — a strong draw for families seeking outdoor space and secure parking. The property is within easy level walking distance of village amenities, schools and public transport links, with coastal and nature attractions close by.
Important considerations: the house sits in a conservation village and was built before 1900 with solid brick walls that are assumed to lack modern cavity insulation. The current EPC is band D and council tax is in a high band (Tax Band G), which could mean higher running costs. Although much has been renovated, some internal differences remain (for example lower kitchen ceiling heights) and buyers wanting maximum thermal efficiency may want to budget for additional insulation works.
Overall this is a rare, large period cottage offering flexible accommodation, private mature gardens and excellent parking for the village. It will suit buyers who value character, space and a strong village location but who are prepared for the typical constraints and running costs of a substantial older home.