Peabody Road, Farnborough, GU14

Welcome to Westcliffe Cottage, a charming and characterful three-bedroom detached period home, which dates back to 1875. Beautifully presented throughout and newly renovated, delightful property is full of warmth and personality, with original red brickwork, a pretty pitched porch, and sash-style windows that create instant kerb appeal. Situated on the sought-after Peabody Road in Farnborough, the cottage offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and practical family living.

Inside, the home is thoughtfully laid out and full of natural light. The spacious living room features a dual-aspect design and flows seamlessly into a dining area that looks out onto the garden. The kitchen is well-equipped with ample cupboard space, dual ovens, and views over the rear garden. The décor throughout the home is eclectic and full of character, from bold wallpapers and colourful accents to warm wooden floors and stylish finishes. Upstairs, there are two generously sized and cheerful decorated children's rooms and a bright master bedroom to the ground floor, each offering plenty of space and personality. The family bathroom is equally vibrant, with striking blue tiles and a shower over the bath.

The East-facing rear garden is a standout feature - a lovely, private outdoor space with established trees, flower beds, and a lawn that's ideal for play or relaxing. A paved patio area makes a perfect spot for al fresco dining, while a garden shed offers useful storage. To the front, the property benefits from off-street parking and a low-maintenance gravelled area with a charming brick wall boundary. With Additional Garage and parking to the side of the property. There may also be potential to extend the property further, subject to planning permission.

Perfectly positioned for both families and commuters, 81 Peabody Road is close to local shops, well-regarded schools, and excellent transport links. Farnborough Mainline Station is within easy reach, offering direct services to London Waterloo, while the A331 and M3 provide fast road connections.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and beautifully kept character home in a convenient and desirable location.

Council Tax Band D - EPC Band D

The History of the Westcliffe Cottage

A large bit of land 40ft by 200ft on Peabody Road. The land was sold by Henry Jesty Ellis Brake to Mr Joseph sacheveril Chandos Player who was a Bookbinder of Havestock Hill in Middlesex. He paid Fourty Pounds in 1869.

Mr Player sectioned the land into three parcels and built "Bijouville" (81 Peabody Road), "Bijoulette" (79 Peabody Road) and Mizpah (83 Peabody Road).
Bijouville (now Westcliffe cottage) was built in July 1875 by Mr J,S,C Player.
The house was named "bijouville" which means small jewel house in French.

In July 1901 it was sold to his son "Joseph Charles Player" who was living in Middlesex.

Mr Joseph Charles Player died in 1922 and left it to his son Mr Joseph Henry Player of Middlesex.

In 1954 it was sold to John Alfred James, a dairy farmer from Worplesdon. He paid £75.

In 1964, Joan Gladys Edna Mitchell purchased the family home. She was the daughter of the previous tenant. She paid £1200.

1983 - Roger Asplin and Gwen Whiffin. They named the cottage "rose cottage"

2022 - The Mitchell Family purchased the home. They stripped the house back to its original brick front and discovered lots of hidden gems. The green in the hallway is the same colour as was discovered upon removing layers of paint all over the house! They found and restored the original wood panelled wall in the lounge which had been covered over since at least the 1950s.
They renamed the cottage "Westcliffe" as it was in the early 1900s.

The house will be 150 years old in July 2025

The home was rented by the Masters Family, Ernest, Elizabeth, Winifred, Ivy and Barbara from around 1903.
They were bakers from Kent and named the cottage "Westcliffe" we assume this was after the village in Kent.
The family ran the Golden Grain bakery in Camp Road, North camp while living here.
They then moved in approx 1915 to Osbourne Road and opened a second Bakery in what is now the Swimming Pool Shop. Their daughters married bakers who came to work for their father's shop. Mr Masters also started one of the first Scout groups in Farnborough.

The home was then rented by the Webb Family from 1915.
Arthur, Mary, Ernest, Lillian, Violet, Joan and Tony.
Arthur worked drawing Blueprints for the Royal Aircraft establishment in Farnborough. He was a keen Gardner and most of the garden was greenhouses and vegetable patches!
The family rented the cottage until 1964 when Arthur and Mary's youngest daughter Joan and her Husband David Mitchell purchased the house.
Arthur and Mary's youngest son Tony, spoke of creeping down the stairs during the Second World War and listening to the wireless radio through the now restored wood panelled wall in the lounge. Another member of the family then purchased number 79 Peabody road.
In 1939, 8 people called this little cottage home!
The family loved this home and stayed for 68 years! From 1915 to 1983 when it was sold to Mr & Mrs Asplin.