Bound Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11

A charming and spacious period cottage set close to the beach, local shops and leisure facilities. Accommodation includes 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large garage, plus off-road parking. Viewing essential to fully appreciate.

This delightful, detached, period cottage is understood to date from the mid-1800's and offers a fantastic blend of both character and space. Generous room sizes combine with period features in this surprisingly spacious family home, all set in a location close to local facilities and the beach. To the southern end of Bound Lane is Hayling Island beach, popular in the summer with locals and holiday makers alike. A short walk from the north end of Bound Lane there is a selection of local shops, including a Co-op, Sainsbury’s Local, and a pharmacy, along with independent shops and cafes. There are also great leisure facilities within easy reach, including a sailing club, golf course, tennis club and gym. A viewing of the property is very much essential to fully appreciate all the aspects on offer.

On entering the property, the solid wood-panelled front door has a porch surround, opening in to a large receptions hall, featuring exposed beams and a brick surround fireplace. This space could easily accommodate a dining table and offers direct access to the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room features a generous range of floor and wall units with space for a family table on the centre of the room. There are spaces for a range-style cooker and American-style fridge/freezer, as well as a dishwasher. To the far end of the kitchen there is a utility room with space for a washing machine and is home to the gas boiler. The kitchen provides access to the conservatory, which is located on the southern aspect of the property and can also be accessed directly from the driveway. There is also direct access from the kitchen to the property's rear garden. The sitting room is very generous in size and features a wonderful, large, brick fireplace with a log-burner to one end of the room. This room also has a door providing direct access to the rear garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a stylish shower room, featuring a corner shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet.

To the first floor, there are 3, good-sized, double bedrooms. Bedroom 1 offers a bright, southern outlook and features an attractive, cast-iron fireplace. Bedroom 2 is to the far end of the landing and features fitted wardrobes to one wall. The third bedroom is in the centre of the house, opposite the bathroom. The bathroom offers a panel bath with central taps, a wash basin and a toilet.

Outside, the house is approached over a driveway leading to the front door at one end of the house, with a large garage to the other end. This garage has wide garage door opening to Bound Road, with a personal door opening to the rear garden. There is light and power, along with a wash basin. The rear garden to the property is enclosed with timber fencing and a tall brick wall to one end. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with a brick-paved patio to one side.