Secluded plot of over 1.6 acres with woodland and formal lawns
Upper Lodge is a characterful, recently refurbished lodge set in over 1.6 acres of secluded, landscaped gardens on the edge of Rowledge. The house blends period features — oak beams, a limestone floored hallway and a principal bedroom with Juliet balcony — with contemporary upgrades including replacement double-glazed casement windows and a new central heating system (April 2023).
The ground floor offers generous living space: a double-aspect sitting room with open fire and French doors to the south-facing terrace, a dining room (possible 5th bedroom), a snug/reading room and a dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room with adjacent larder and utility. Planning approval exists for a rear orangery-style extension, creating clear potential to extend living space on the terrace side.
Practical outbuildings and parking are strong selling points: a barn-style double garage with workshop, a separate open-fronted cart barn/car port and a sound-managed studio/music room. The grounds include a fruit garden, greenhouse, woodland with winding paths and extensive lawns — excellent for family life, gardening or creative pursuits.
Notable considerations: the property has two main bathrooms serving four double bedrooms, which may be limiting for larger families or guests. The very large plot requires ongoing maintenance and garden upkeep. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Mobile signal is average despite fast broadband; buyers seeking guaranteed strong mobile reception should check providers locally.
