Horndean Road, Emsworth, Hampshire

Coming to the market for the first time in sixty years ‘Talara Cottage’ is a truly unique, elegant double fronted Edwardian villa dating back to 1904 nestled in 1/3 acre, away from the main road. Perfectly placed within the desirable St James school catchment, being sold with no forward chain complications.

Talara Cottage is ideally situated. There is a recreation ground just across the road with tennis courts, parking and a newly refurbished children’s play area. Well-regarded schools, including Dorset house, Westbourne house, Great Ballard and Emsworth Primary School.

Glazed double doors lead into a sunny front porch and thence into the hall with an open tread staircase. The entrance hall leads you to the drawing room on the left, with original features and a large bay window, glass panelled side doors open into a lovely light and spacious conservatory with an established and productive grape vine, large patio doors then open onto a Japanese themed garden and pond. Opposite the drawing room there is a generous dining room boasting a matching bay window, filling the room with light throughout the day. Further along the hallway is a third reception room with bow window (would make an ideal home office, playroom or fifth bedroom) looking out over the beautiful rear garden. At the far end of the hall there is a ‘hidden’ door to the downstairs cloakroom. To the right of the hall (also accessed from the dining room) is a kitchen breakfast room and back porch, a covered external path leads to the utility/flower room. Upstairs is a bathroom and four spacious double bedrooms, three with extremely useful washbasins and one with a mezzanine floor. The house is surrounded by its beautiful gardens. The rear garden, facing northwest, has a large party lawn, vegetable garden, fruit cage, fruit trees and a summer house with a fairy trail behind. Side garden is landscaped to a Japanese theme with a walk around Pond. The front garden is lawned with established flowerbeds, trees and hedges. Driveway parking for several cars and a wooden carport for 2 cars. The detached stable block has potential for workshops, artist’s studio, home offices, games room or conversion to an Annexe (subject to the necessary planning permission)

Emsworth Train Station is a 7 min walk away with mainline trains to Gatwick Airport and London Victoria via Chichester or, via Havant, the fast train to London Waterloo. Emsworth is a picturesque coastal Market Town with a vibrant history and a wonderful community spirit. There are independent shops, boutiques and restaurants including a wine merchant, a hardware store, bookshop, and a handy local Co-Op.

Chichester, a 20-minute drive away is a small Cathedral City rich in history and is a vibrant cultural scene which most notably incorporates the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery.

Portsmouth, with its historic Kings Theatre, one of the very few remaining Matcham theatres in the country, the dockyard housing-the famous wreck of the Mary Rose and Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quays Shopping Outlet with its plethora of restaurants and bars a 30-minute drive or short train journey away.

Other attractions nearby include Goodwood, where there is a sculpture park, racecourse and festivals throughout the year. The South Down area of outstanding natural beauty, Chichester harbour and nearby beaches including West Wittering are within easy reach.

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Sales Disclaimer: These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However, any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale. Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.