Southampton Road, Dibden, SO45

This truly unique Grade II listed detached residence boasts origins dating to the 1600s and is set within enviable, mature and picturesque grounds spanning approximately 0.8 acres. Over the years ‘Deepdene House’ has been adapted for a variety of uses while building a wealth of history, including uses as a school and even as ‘The Ship Inn’ back in the 1800s.

The property is set on Southampton Road, within Dibden, and on the outskirts of the historic waterfront village of Hythe. The frontage is well-screened by mature hedging. A timber gate opens onto an extensive driveway, sweeping across the front of the house and to the side, where there is a historic former coach house, now serving as a triple garage, workshop, storage, wood store, and a large, boarded hayloft. This building could be ripe for conversion into a home office, studio or annex (subject to the necessary consent of course).

Upon entering, this elegant home greets you with a welcoming reception hall, featuring solid teak parquet flooring, and sets the tone for the charm found throughout. To the left lies the formal dining room, featuring stunning dual-aspect ecclesiastical-style pointed windows that define the home's historic façade (these glorious windows are found to the front and both sides of the house). To the right, a passage leads past a cloakroom and WC to the spacious sitting room, a bright and airy room with feature fireplace, triple-aspect windows, including a large picture window and French doors opening onto and overlooking the attractive, south-westerly facing rear garden.

Straight ahead from the hall is the farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, which boasts oak cabinetry, an Aga oven doubling as boiler, and integrated appliances. Adjacent is a cosy study offering access to the greenhouse/conservatory, also enjoying views of the beautiful gardens. Beyond the kitchen, a useful utility room provides space for additional appliances and rear garden access.

Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms and two large single bedrooms, one of these is currently used as a dressing room, showcasing the flexibility of this accommodation. The first floor also includes a family bathroom, a separate WC, a shower room, and a large airing cupboard, with roof access to the solar panels (owned outright and on the highest, initial tariff).

The property is surrounded by stunning gardens; with lawns, mature trees, and ponds, creating a serene retreat that truly must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

LOCATION
The property is positioned near to Hythe Village on a road which is home to other large, individual properties. This one in particular enjoys a pleasing setting with plenty of natural screening. There are various amenities locally in nearby villages which include schools for children of all age groups. Hythe village itself provides an array of shops, bars and restaurants and also has transport links to other surrounding areas, including a passenger ferry service to Town Quay, Southampton as well as regular bus services. Proximity to the coast means there are a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to be enjoyed including a recreational centre at Applemore, Calshot Activity Centre, Gang Warily as well as a golf course in Dibden itself. Within these activity centres there are gyms, rock climbing, a velodrome, indoor skiing and various water sports. The A326 is close by and allows easy access to the M27 which feeds the M3 and leads directly to London.