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SUMMARY
This a charming 1934-built property, set on expansive grounds with equestrian facilities. Offering 4 bedrooms in the main House, a sun room, and multiple outbuildings, it includes a self-contained annex and a rental flat generating £1,000/month. Ideal for multi-generational living or investment.
DESCRIPTION
Drove House is a unique and versatile family home built in 1934 and thoughtfully extended in approximately 1987. Set within substantial grounds approximately of 2.6 acres and offering multi-generational living or potential rental income, this property is perfect for those looking to combine luxury living with business opportunities. The house features a range of functional outbuildings, including a triple garage, workshop, tack room, stable, and a first-floor flat currently generating £1,000 per month in rental income. Drove House is further enhanced by modern improvements, such as a sun room, wood burners and zoned central heating system. The extensive grounds also feature paddocks and gardens, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts or those seeking countryside living.
Ground Floor Accommodation
Entrance Hall
The entrance porch boasts Karndean flooring and beveled glass doors that can open fully, creating a welcoming and grand entryway leading to a spacious entrance hall with a windows to the front and a doors leading to the kitchen/dining room and to the rest of the property.
Kitchen Dining Room
The kitchen is a chef's dream, with Karndean laminate flooring, quartz stone work surfaces, inset spotlights, and a breakfast bar. It boasts a fully integrated Siemens fridge, under counter freezer, combination microwave, grill and oven with a separate fan oven with warming draw underneath all by Siemens, Elica extractor fan to exterior, integrated dishwasher, built in bins, an induction hob, an AGA (serviced regularly) and a one and half bowl sink and one bowl sink with mixer taps. A Chesney 8 Shipton multifuel burner is inset in an Italian fire surround for extra charm, and a moveable glass curtain provide access to the sun room.
Sun Room
Featuring French doors to the garden and snug, large light-filled windows with glass curtain to dining room.
Snug
Features a carpeted floor, window to the rear and double doors leading to the sun room.
Lounge
This large, light-filled room features triple-aspect windows, a floor laid to carpet and French doors leading to the side garden. The room is further complemented by a multi fuel burner installed in 2019, making it a cosy retreat in winter months.
Bar
Fully fitted with it's own bar, including storage, a floor-to-ceiling bookcase, paneled wood, a sink and an under-counter fridge. A double-glazed window to the front completes this perfect entertaining space.
Inner Hall
Original dark wood paneling to lower walls and staircase walls. Double doors to snug, door to lounge, door to bar, door to kitchen diner and stairs rising to the first floor.
First Floor Accommodation:
Landing
With borrowed daylight from bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One
A spacious, triple-aspect room with fitted storage, carpeted flooring, wall lights, inset lighting, and eave storage. The room benefits from an en-suite with a WC, hand wash basin, walk-in shower, heated towel rail and a window to the front.
Bedroom Two
Includes a window to the rear, built-in wardrobes, picture rails, and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Three
Features built-in storage to the eaves (which could accommodate an en-suite, subject to installation), built-in wardrobe and dressing table, picture rail, and floor laid to carpet.
Bedroom Four
Offers a window to the front, carpeted flooring, and picture rails.
Bathroom
The guest bathroom has two front-facing windows, a WC, bath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, and a heated Bluetooth mirror.
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Office
Window to front, built in shelves, doors to kitchen and inner hall. Electricity consumer unit for main house located here.
Inner Hall
Doors to office, utility, annex and shower room.
Utility Room
The utility room offers a door to the front, window to front, plumbing for a washing machine, a sink, Grant oil boiler, hot water tank, airing cupboard and plenty of storage with wall and base units. There's also space for a tumble dryer.
Shower Room
Wc, sink and shower cubical with electric shower, electric heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Annex
The annex on the lower level offers independent living space, including: separte entrance door, a double bedroom with a bay window to the rear and en-suite with WC, hand wash basin and corner bath, Kitchen: A fully fitted kitchen with base drawer units, roll-top work surfaces, and modern appliances. Lounge: Dual-aspect windows and floor laid to carpet.
Garage
The triple garage includes remote access doors, a battery charging station for electric cars, to exterior and windows to the rear.
Workshop/ Stable/ Tack Room
A spacious workshop with a window to the front, separate tack room with window to the front and stable with window to the rear.
First Floor Apartment
The flat above the garage offers two double bedrooms, lounge/ diner a kitchen, and a shower room, all fully refurbished in 2013 with new Velux windows installed in 2023. the apartment has access to a garden, two allocated parking spaces, electric heating and a separate meter. This flat generates a rental income of £1,000 per month, adding to the property's investment potential. Could also make a potential home working studio/ office.
Driveway
A gravel driveway, relaid in 2005, provides ample parking space.
Garden
The property sits on substantial grounds with paddocks and gardens perfect for outdoor activities. The sun room overlooks the rear garden with a limestone patio. There are mature shrubs and boarders.
Location
Drove House is set in the charming rural location of Whitemoor Lane, Ower offering peaceful countryside living with easy access to nearby towns and villages. The property lies within a short drive to Romsey, where you will find local shops, pubs, and eateries. Nearby schools include Copythorne Infant School and Bartley Junior School, both rated "Good" by Ofsted, making this location ideal for families.
Transport links are convenient, with easy access to the M27 for commuting to Southampton, Winchester, and beyond. Southampton Parkway and Romsey train stations are nearby, offering regular services to major cities. Southampton and Bournemouth Airports are also close by.
Agents Notes
The property offers substantial scope for multi-generational living or working from home, while also providing additional income from the annex and rental flat. The acreage, paddock, and outbuildings make it suitable for equestrian pursuits or other outdoor hobbies.
Solar Panels
Installed in 2022 and generate an estimated 7,821 KWH per annum. They are fully owend with guarantee in place. There is a Myenergi Zappi car charging point installed and a Tesla powerwall installed 13.5 KWH.
DIRECTIONS
Directions from the East M27
Exit M27 at Junction 2, for A36 Salisbury, keeping left.
At the roundabout take the first exit A326 to Fawley and Totton avoiding the entry into the Council works depot!
Immediately after the works turn, take the off slip A36 to Totton and Ower.
At the top of the off slip turn right towards Lyndhurst and Ower Continue on A36 a short distance.
Immediately after crossing over the A326 dual carriageway, bear left at the mini roundabout signposted Lyndhurst
and Ower.
Take the second road left onto A31 Romsey Road, towards Copythorne and Cadnam
Take the first left onto Whitemoor Lane, Drove House will be on your left (second house, third entrance on left)
Directions from the West M27
Exit M27 at Junction 2, for A36 Salisbury and Romsey, keeping left.
At the roundabout take the first exit A36 towards Paultons Park.
At the next roundabout take the first exit to Ower and Cadnam A36.
Continue passed Paultons Park entrance, crossing over the M27 by bridge
Take the next road right onto A31 Romsey Road, towards Copythorne and Cadnam
Take the first left onto Whitemoor Lane, Drove House will be on your left (second house, third entrance on left)
From Romsey;
Head North on the Hundred from Romsey Town Centre joining the A3057.
At the roundabout by the Plaza Theatre, take the second exit onto A3090
At the next roundabout take the third exit continuing on the A3090 towards Ringwood and Bournemouth.
At the roundabout at the end of the dual carriageway, take the second exit onto A36 towards Ower, Cadnam and Paultons Park.Continue on A36 going past the entrance to Paultons Park crossing over the M27 by bridge
Take the next road right onto A31 Romsey Road, towards Copythorne and Cadnam
Take the first left onto Whitemoor Lane, Drove House will be on your left (second house, third entrance on left)
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. Back to listing
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Description
SUMMARY
This a charming 1934-built property, set on expansive grounds with equestrian facilities. Offering 4 bedrooms in the main House, a sun room, and multiple outbuildings, it includes a self-contained annex and a rental flat generating £1,000/month. Ideal for multi-generational living or investment.
DESCRIPTION
Drove House is a unique and versatile family home built in 1934 and thoughtfully extended in approximately 1987. Set within substantial grounds approximately of 2.6 acres and offering multi-generational living or potential rental income, this property is perfect for those looking to combine luxury living with business opportunities. The house features a range of functional outbuildings, including a triple garage, workshop, tack room, stable, and a first-floor flat currently generating £1,000 per month in rental income. Drove House is further enhanced by modern improvements, such as a sun room, wood burners and zoned central heating system. The extensive grounds also feature paddocks and gardens, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts or those seeking countryside living.
Ground Floor Accommodation
Entrance Hall
The entrance porch boasts Karndean flooring and beveled glass doors that can open fully, creating a welcoming and grand entryway leading to a spacious entrance hall with a windows to the front and a doors leading to the kitchen/dining room and to the rest of the property.
Kitchen Dining Room
The kitchen is a chef's dream, with Karndean laminate flooring, quartz stone work surfaces, inset spotlights, and a breakfast bar. It boasts a fully integrated Siemens fridge, under counter freezer, combination microwave, grill and oven with a separate fan oven with warming draw underneath all by Siemens, Elica extractor fan to exterior, integrated dishwasher, built in bins, an induction hob, an AGA (serviced regularly) and a one and half bowl sink and one bowl sink with mixer taps. A Chesney 8 Shipton multifuel burner is inset in an Italian fire surround for extra charm, and a moveable glass curtain provide access to the sun room.
Sun Room
Featuring French doors to the garden and snug, large light-filled windows with glass curtain to dining room.
Snug
Features a carpeted floor, window to the rear and double doors leading to the sun room.
Lounge
This large, light-filled room features triple-aspect windows, a floor laid to carpet and French doors leading to the side garden. The room is further complemented by a multi fuel burner installed in 2019, making it a cosy retreat in winter months.
Bar
Fully fitted with it's own bar, including storage, a floor-to-ceiling bookcase, paneled wood, a sink and an under-counter fridge. A double-glazed window to the front completes this perfect entertaining space.
Inner Hall
Original dark wood paneling to lower walls and staircase walls. Double doors to snug, door to lounge, door to bar, door to kitchen diner and stairs rising to the first floor.
First Floor Accommodation:
Landing
With borrowed daylight from bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One
A spacious, triple-aspect room with fitted storage, carpeted flooring, wall lights, inset lighting, and eave storage. The room benefits from an en-suite with a WC, hand wash basin, walk-in shower, heated towel rail and a window to the front.
Bedroom Two
Includes a window to the rear, built-in wardrobes, picture rails, and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Three
Features built-in storage to the eaves (which could accommodate an en-suite, subject to installation), built-in wardrobe and dressing table, picture rail, and floor laid to carpet.
Bedroom Four
Offers a window to the front, carpeted flooring, and picture rails.
Bathroom
The guest bathroom has two front-facing windows, a WC, bath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, and a heated Bluetooth mirror.
Returning To The G/F
Office
Window to front, built in shelves, doors to kitchen and inner hall. Electricity consumer unit for main house located here.
Inner Hall
Doors to office, utility, annex and shower room.
Utility Room
The utility room offers a door to the front, window to front, plumbing for a washing machine, a sink, Grant oil boiler, hot water tank, airing cupboard and plenty of storage with wall and base units. There's also space for a tumble dryer.
Shower Room
Wc, sink and shower cubical with electric shower, electric heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Annex
The annex on the lower level offers independent living space, including: separte entrance door, a double bedroom with a bay window to the rear and en-suite with WC, hand wash basin and corner bath, Kitchen: A fully fitted kitchen with base drawer units, roll-top work surfaces, and modern appliances. Lounge: Dual-aspect windows and floor laid to carpet.
Garage
The triple garage includes remote access doors, a battery charging station for electric cars, to exterior and windows to the rear.
Workshop/ Stable/ Tack Room
A spacious workshop with a window to the front, separate tack room with window to the front and stable with window to the rear.
First Floor Apartment
The flat above the garage offers two double bedrooms, lounge/ diner a kitchen, and a shower room, all fully refurbished in 2013 with new Velux windows installed in 2023. the apartment has access to a garden, two allocated parking spaces, electric heating and a separate meter. This flat generates a rental income of £1,000 per month, adding to the property's investment potential. Could also make a potential home working studio/ office.
Driveway
A gravel driveway, relaid in 2005, provides ample parking space.
Garden
The property sits on substantial grounds with paddocks and gardens perfect for outdoor activities. The sun room overlooks the rear garden with a limestone patio. There are mature shrubs and boarders.
Location
Drove House is set in the charming rural location of Whitemoor Lane, Ower offering peaceful countryside living with easy access to nearby towns and villages. The property lies within a short drive to Romsey, where you will find local shops, pubs, and eateries. Nearby schools include Copythorne Infant School and Bartley Junior School, both rated "Good" by Ofsted, making this location ideal for families.
Transport links are convenient, with easy access to the M27 for commuting to Southampton, Winchester, and beyond. Southampton Parkway and Romsey train stations are nearby, offering regular services to major cities. Southampton and Bournemouth Airports are also close by.
Agents Notes
The property offers substantial scope for multi-generational living or working from home, while also providing additional income from the annex and rental flat. The acreage, paddock, and outbuildings make it suitable for equestrian pursuits or other outdoor hobbies.
Solar Panels
Installed in 2022 and generate an estimated 7,821 KWH per annum. They are fully owend with guarantee in place. There is a Myenergi Zappi car charging point installed and a Tesla powerwall installed 13.5 KWH.
DIRECTIONS
Directions from the East M27
Exit M27 at Junction 2, for A36 Salisbury, keeping left.
At the roundabout take the first exit A326 to Fawley and Totton avoiding the entry into the Council works depot!
Immediately after the works turn, take the off slip A36 to Totton and Ower.
At the top of the off slip turn right towards Lyndhurst and Ower Continue on A36 a short distance.
Immediately after crossing over the A326 dual carriageway, bear left at the mini roundabout signposted Lyndhurst
and Ower.
Take the second road left onto A31 Romsey Road, towards Copythorne and Cadnam
Take the first left onto Whitemoor Lane, Drove House will be on your left (second house, third entrance on left)
Directions from the West M27
Exit M27 at Junction 2, for A36 Salisbury and Romsey, keeping left.
At the roundabout take the first exit A36 towards Paultons Park.
At the next roundabout take the first exit to Ower and Cadnam A36.
Continue passed Paultons Park entrance, crossing over the M27 by bridge
Take the next road right onto A31 Romsey Road, towards Copythorne and Cadnam
Take the first left onto Whitemoor Lane, Drove House will be on your left (second house, third entrance on left)
From Romsey;
Head North on the Hundred from Romsey Town Centre joining the A3057.
At the roundabout by the Plaza Theatre, take the second exit onto A3090
At the next roundabout take the third exit continuing on the A3090 towards Ringwood and Bournemouth.
At the roundabout at the end of the dual carriageway, take the second exit onto A36 towards Ower, Cadnam and Paultons Park.Continue on A36 going past the entrance to Paultons Park crossing over the M27 by bridge
Take the next road right onto A31 Romsey Road, towards Copythorne and Cadnam
Take the first left onto Whitemoor Lane, Drove House will be on your left (second house, third entrance on left)
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. Back to listing
