Thatched Cottages, Eastleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire

1 and 2 Thatched Cottages is an attractive Grade II Listed property, set in a peaceful yet well-connected position between bustling Havant and the picturesque harbourside town of Emsworth. Dating from the 16th century, the cottage features timber-frame and painted brick-infill elevations beneath a splendid, thatched roof (replaced in 2024), while inside, a wealth of original character features creates a wonderfully atmospheric home, all set within idyllic country gardens.

The ground floor provides four comfortable and beautifully presented reception rooms, including the formal dining room at the heart of the home, which also serves as an entrance hall to the main front entrance. With heavy timber beams overhead and a brick-built fireplace fitted with a gas fired stove, it provides an impressive setting for entertaining. The sitting room offers a relaxing retreat, with wooden flooring and a fireplace with gas fired stove, while the adjoining study provides an ideal private space for home working. The kitchen and breakfast room features tiled flooring, Shaker-style cabinetry and a range cooker, together with space for a breakfast table. Towards the rear, a useful utility room leads to a bright garden room within a modern extension, featuring a vaulted ceiling and south-facing bi-fold doors opening onto the beautiful gardens.

Upstairs are three well-appointed bedrooms, all benefiting from built-in storage, together with a family bathroom featuring a contemporary freestanding bathtub and a separate shower room. Within the grounds, a detached studio provides valuable additional accommodation, suitable as a workspace or ancillary accommodation for guests or family members. Three light and airy rooms with neutral styling are complemented by a shower room and WC.

Outside, the enchanting country gardens feature areas of lawn and colourful border beds filled with flowering perennials and fragrant lavender. A suntrap patio provides an inviting setting for al fresco dining, complemented by a peaceful deck and ornamental pond, while a vegetable garden and two garden stores add practicality. Extensive parking is available on the gravel driveway.

The property is set in a semi-rural position on Eastleigh Road in the Southleigh area, conveniently situated between the picturesque harbourside town of Emsworth and the market town of Havant, with easy access to Chichester Harbour and the open countryside of the South Downs National Park. The charming town of Emsworth, less than two miles to the south, offers a vibrant selection of independent shops, restaurants and cafés, together with Slipper and Emsworth Sailing Clubs and Emsworth Yacht Harbour for sailing enthusiasts. Golf is available at the nearby Rowlands Castle Golf Club, with further courses at Goodwood, which also plays host to the Festival of Speed and Revival meetings at its celebrated motor circuit, and a full horse racing calendar including Glorious Goodwood. Warblington station, approximately a mile away, provides rail services along the south coast, while Havant station, two miles distant, offers fast services to London Waterloo. Excellent state and independent schooling is readily accessible throughout the area.