VIEW THE PROPERTY FILM NOW! Nestled within the ancient Frimstone Estate, this picture perfect property has undergone extensive restorative renovation to create a truly exceptional home that's hugely sympathetic to its history and surroundings. Retaining a wonderful amount of original features and an abundance of charm, it's impeccably presented interior subtly incorporates tastefully chosen finishing touches, while the natural beauty of the Estate and truly enviable gardens lend an idyllic backdrop. Two exceptional reception rooms and a superior Shaker-style kitchen/dining room combine with exemplary bathrooms and bedrooms are refined yet modern, while an additional detached studio and workshop lend a host of possibilities. Within easy reach of all the amenities of Liphook, an early viewing is strongly recommended.
Set within the glorious 65 acres of the Frimstone Estate, the pretty tile hung and red brick facade of Frimstone South Cottage instantly hints at its heritage, and offers an enchanting first impression. Serving as the lodge cottage to the main house for 100 years, it was purchased six years ago by the current owners who have since meticulously restored and renovated it to a magnificently high specification whilst keeping it sympathetic its history and surrounds.
Thought to date back to the end of the 14th century, the main Frimstone house was originally a hunting lodge gifted by the King to a Lady Jane as a wedding gift. Today, the estate and cottage gardens are a haven to nesting birds and wildlife, while the cottage itself has utterly beautiful vistas that stretch out across paddocks and woodland.
With a refined heritage palette, superbly chosen cast iron radiators and original casement windows framed by classic shutters, the elegant interior design themes that flow throughout instantly give a cohesive feel and demonstrate an impeccable attention to detail. Beneath you, underfloor heating adds a cosy finishing touch to a selection of rooms, while the foundations of this marvellous cottage have the stone walls of what's believed to be the original stables.
The rich tones of the hallway's original wood floor lead into the light filled sitting room that immediately engenders a calm and peaceful feel. A log burner sits with the tall fireplace of an exposed brick chimney breast to give a wonderful homely focal point, while the generous proportions offer ample opportunity to relax and unwind.
Looking out onto the gardens from its double aspect windows, an additional family room adds to the sense of space, echoing the elegant presentation and producing the versatility to cater to th eneeds of your own lifestyle.
An easy flowing layout adds a hugely sociable feel taking you from the sitting room into the simply magnificent kitchen/dining room. Beautifully lit by contemporary bi-fold doors that invite you out into the gardens , this superbly appointed double aspect space combines a wealth of painted Shaker-style cabinets and solid wood countertops with an elegant limestone floor. A double butler sink adds to the charm and character, and a built-in larder, fridge-freezer, integrated dishwasher and a range cooker supply every convenience for a busy household. A pantry has an original quarry stone floor, and a separate fully fitted utility/boot room accommodates your laundry appliances.
The wood floors and cast iron radiators continue upstairs in each of the three impressively sized bedrooms. The large principal bedroom is a tranquil and graceful retreat from the hubbub of the day with a working period fireplace and views of the surrounding greenery. Its warm neutral colour scheme is echoed in each of the further two bedrooms and whilst both generate an ideal amount of family accommodation one has an additional fireplace of its own. Arranged in matching textured metro tile settings a first floor family bathroom combines with a ground floor shower to give a tremendous finishing touch to this Liphook home. Their encaustic tiled floors benefit from underfloor heating, and while the shower room blends a modern walk-in shower with a distinguished wash basin, the first class family bathroom has a freestanding roll top corner bath with an overhead rosehead shower.
Outside
The graceful beech hedges that encompass Frimstone South Cottage are home to goldfinches and collared doves. A visiting nightingale returns each year, and the resident buzzards and deer of the estate add to the scenic backdrop.
Perfectly positioned in the garden, near to the cottage, a fabulous oak framed and clay tiled annexe has an integral workshop/office to one end and a comprehensive potting shed to the other. Currently used as a workout and relaxation room a large studio sits centrally in the layout benefiting from an en suite tadelakt shower room with a herringbone brick floor. The studio, shower room and workshop/office are fully insulated, double glazed and underfloor heated, and have the option for storage heaters if preferred. The potting shed with its long oak potting bench is lit, has hot and cold running water and space for everything a gardener could need.
Curved lawns and flower beds of purple and white feature Peonies, Foxgloves, Verbena, Hydrangeas and Lavender lend a quintessential English country garden feel. Cotswold gravelled paths link together the main garden, the woven willow vegetable garden and the lower entertainment area with its fire pit, oak and clay tiled dining shelter, shed and large log store, giving you the perfect excuse to take a stroll throughout these heavenly outdoor spaces.
In the corner of the lawn the original well stone now forms part of the garden, and an oak and clay tiled carport sits next to the parking area easily accommodating five cars. These blissful grounds extend to almost an acre and there is kind permission granted for further parking on the land adjoining the front of cottage.
Council tax band: E
EPC: D
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This is a Freehold property.
