Newtown Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31

Ruby Cottage is a truly unique home that begins to win you over before you’ve even stepped inside, and is offered with no onward chain.

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Built in the early 1900s, it’s a handsome, double-fronted home, with a tiled path leading to a beautiful front door, with its distinctive knocker and stained glass above. It gives you an immediate sense of the character that has been retained throughout the house.

Inside, the original floorboards, fireplaces and period details sit alongside the changes that have been made over the years to create a home that works brilliantly for family life today. The beautiful windows throughout the house let in so much natural light, and there’s a feeling of space and warmth that you don’t fully appreciate until you’re inside.

At the front of the home are two separate reception rooms, currently a sitting room and a wonderfully cosy snug. Both have their own character and give a family the flexibility to have places to come together as well as somewhere quieter to retreat to.

To the rear, the house opens into the generous kitchen, dining and family space, spanning 28ft. It feels so homely and is a lovely space to cook, chat and relax together with enough room entertaining guests for parties and events.

The family sitting area, large utility room and downstairs shower room were added as part of an extension in 2011, creating a really practical part of the house for everyday family life. The utility room and downstairs shower room are particularly helpful for when you’ve come home after a local walk or day on the water, and you need somewhere out of the way to store your things and freshen up away from the main house.

The morning light in here feels beautiful, and the addition of large French doors opening onto the garden mean you can sit and take in the calmness of the garden beyond. The garden itself offers different areas for sitting, relaxing and entertaining, with different zones and mature planting.

Upstairs, there are four good sized bedrooms, each with large windows and their own character. The main bedroom is really special, with fitted wardrobes, a fireplace and a lovely window seat within the bay window that feels made for sitting with a book and watching the world go by. The remaining bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for children, guests or working from home, alongside the modern family bathroom.

Ruby Cottage has been thoughtfully updated over the years. Replacement double-glazed windows were fitted to the majority of the house in 2016, solar panels were installed in 2019, followed by a Tesla Powerwall in 2020, and there is also an EV charger.

Outside, the driveway provides parking for four cars, while the detached double garage gives you valuable additional space for bikes, paddleboards and all the things that tend to come with living in this area.

The location is a large part of what makes Ruby Cottage such a lovely family home. Warsash village and the River Hamble shoreline are close by, with boating, paddleboarding and waterside walks all within easy reach. There’s also Warsash Common and Holly Hill Woodland to explore, giving you plenty of options when you simply want to get outside.

For families, Ruby Cottage is within catchment for the highly regarded Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy and Brookfield Community School, while Locks Heath Centre and routes towards Southampton and Fareham are also easily accessible.

It’s that combination that I think makes this house particularly appealing. You have the character and proportions of an older home, the practical space needed for family life, a wonderfully light and sunny feel, and so much to enjoy close to home.

I’ll be holding an open day on Saturday 17th October, and I’d love to show you around in person. The photographs will show you how beautiful it is, but the proportions, the light and the feeling of being inside this home are something you really need to experience for yourself.

General information:
Utilities: The property is connected to main drainage, water, electricity & gas services.
EPC rating: C
Council tax band: F, Fareham Borough Council

Area information:
Living in Warsash offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and village community. Situated on the banks of the River Hamble, this picturesque Hampshire village is known for its maritime heritage, beautiful waterside walks, excellent local pubs, and highly regarded schools - making it a sought-after location for families and sailing enthusiasts alike.