High Street, Emsworth, PO10

The Old Dairy is a charming period home with a rich heritage, set in the heart of Emsworth. Believed to date back to circa 1860, this former dairy house and milking yard once formed an integral part of the town’s daily life. Set back from the High Street within the village’s conservation area, the property retains the character of a traditional farmhouse while seamlessly incorporating modern comforts and thoughtful design, creating an exceptional family home or peaceful retreat.

The interior exudes timeless charm, with features that celebrate its history, including sash windows, ornamental fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and exposed finishes. A welcoming hallway with polished wooden floors leads to the principal reception spaces, comprising a cosy lounge centred around a feature fireplace with a multi-fuel stove, and a versatile study with dual-aspect windows and a charming gas-fired wood-burning stove.

At the heart of the home, the bespoke kitchen has been carefully designed in keeping with the cottage style, featuring solid pine cabinetry, granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink and integrated appliances. The kitchen opens into a bright dining area, flooded with natural light from vaulted ceilings and skylights, with French doors extending the living space into the mature, southerly-facing garden. Completing the ground floor is a fourth bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

Upstairs, three further double bedrooms continue the balance of character and comfort. The principal suite enjoys views over the garden and a private shower room. Bedrooms two and three are well-proportioned, featuring sash windows and period details, while a contemporary family bathroom completes the first floor.

Externally, the property benefits from a private garden, mainly laid to lawn with established flower borders, a patio area and gated access to the front. Off-road parking is provided via a shingle driveway, with a nearby single garage. The setting is quiet yet central, placing residents within walking distance of Emsworth’s historic quay, boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and the picturesque waterside walks for which the town is renowned.

With its unique blend of history, character and modern living, The Old Dairy presents a rare opportunity to acquire a quintessential Emsworth home, steeped in heritage yet perfectly suited to contemporary life.