The Dog Watch
Southwick Road | North Boarhunt
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Step inside
The Dog Watch
‘The Dog Watch’ is a real gem – the perfect home for those who love the countryside, but
need to be close to the amenities of the city and want the most exclusive of pleasures –
having the opportunity of your own outdoor swimming pool, pool house / entertainments
room, sauna and Jacuzzi.The property is set well back from the road, with a remote controlled
gated driveway and 100 ft of primary parking and driveway. The village of Wickham is just a
few miles away as well as the City of Portsmouth and Winchester within just over half an
hour. The accommodation including the pool house and garaging comes to over 3386 sq ft
of living space with the primary accommodation arranged over two floors and comprising:
hallway, study, 22’ sitting room, utility room, cloakroom, 27’ open plan kitchen/dining/family
room, outside to the rear is a covered area with hot tub and patio, leading down to the
swimming pool. On the first floor are the family bathroom and four bedrooms, the master
with bi-folding doors to roof top balcony, en-suite wardrobe and shower room, the second
bedroom has a dressing area and en-suite shower room. To the front of the property is a
garage with side vehicular access leading to the rear garden and two further garages. Within
the grounds is a high wrap around wall protecting the outdoor heated swimming pool, bifolding doors lead to a 26’ games room with bar area with log burner, changing rooms, sauna
and plant room. To the rear of this building is a large patio area leading down to an enclosed
lawn extending more than 150 ft.
The total plot extends approx. 0.45 of an acre. The house has many benefits, being set in a
rural location in a small hamlet, it also benefits from having solar roof panels, separate
entertaining area, extensive car parking and garaging. The historic village of Southwick is also
a short distance away and early internal viewings are strongly recommended to appreciate
the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE:
Lowered kerb with driveway providing vehicular access to ‘The Dog Watch’ and adjacent
property, open fencing with shingled area with mature ferns and shrubs, remote control
gateway leading to driveway measuring 100’ from the gateway to the front of the house x 51’
in width maximum, mature trees, shrubs, evergreens and hedges with central divide screening
further car parking area, to the left hand side of the property are double gates leading to car
port and providing vehicular access to the left hand side of the property.To the right hand side
of the property is an arched gateway leading to rear garden, covered porch entrance with
lower exposed brick with a canopy hood and pillars to either side, wooden main front door
with arched frosted glazed panels with matching panels to either side leading to:
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HALLWAY:
25’5” x 5’10” Balustrade staircase rising to first floor with understairs storage cupboard housing electric meter and consumer
box, tiled flooring, stripped and stained skirting boards and architraves, underfloor heating, twin double doored cloaks
cupboard with hanging space and shelving, power points, video entry phone system.
SITTING ROOM:
22’5” x 20’0” increasing to a maximum of 21’11” into bay window, double glazed bay window to front aspect, wooden
flooring, stripped and stained architraves and skirting boards, two radiators, exposed brick to chimney breast and one wall
with wooden mantle and log burner (with back boiler) with matching hearth, recess with mirror over, bracket and wiring for
wall mounted T.V with wood block shelf under for media system, twin double glazed doors leading to rear entertainment
area, power points.
STUDY:
11’4” x 10’2” Double glazed bay window to front aspect, wooden flooring, power points, part glazed panelled door.
UTILITY AREA:
Primary area 9’7” x 6’2” measurements do not include recessed area with door to hall, door to cloak room and shelf storage
area, range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, power points, wall mounted boiler supplying back up domestic
hot water with timer switch (not tested), extractor fan, space for American style fridge/freezer, space for washing machine
and tumble dryer, double glazed door to side aspect.
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SEPARATE CLOAKROOM:
Close coupled w.c with twin flush, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, mixer tap with storage cupboards under, tiled splashback.
KITCHEN / DINING / FAMILY ROOM:
27’3” x 19’6” Glazed panelled door leading to hallway, wooden flooring, Family Area: stripped and stained skirting boards, two recess shelves with inset lights, further recessed area with bracket and wiring for wall mounted T.V, Dining Area: matching
wooden flooring, double glazed windows to side aspect, double glazed bi-folding doors leading onto rear decked garden overlooking swimming pool, power points. Kitchen Area: ‘U’ shaped range of cupboards with wall and floor units, wooden work
surface with breakfast bar divide, country style cream kitchen with free standing burgundy Rangemaster six ring cooker (Calor Gas) with double ovens and hot plates under, extractor fan over, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, tall larder style unit
with carousel pull out, range of drawers incorporating pan drawer, inset dishwasher with matching door, butler style sink with mixer tap and cupboard, open book shelving and plate rack, low level basket storage with wine racks to either side, integrated
fridge and narrow wine cooler, matching wooden flooring, ceiling spotlights, power points.
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FIRST FLOOR:
Landing with balustrade, radiator, recess into dormer window with double glazed
dormer window to front aspect overlooking driveway, access to loft space, doors
to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 2:
12’8” x 16’5” into dormer windows, double glazed dormer to front aspect with
built-in shelf, access to eaves on both sides, wood laminate flooring, slight eaves to
ceiling, ceiling spotlights, to the rear aspect is a central dormer double glazed
window overlooking garden and woodland beyond with raised plinth and built-in
storage to one side, opening leading to:
DRESSING / EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
13’1” x 9’1” Double glazed dormer window to front aspect, built-in wardrobe with
hanging space and shelf, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, further built-in
storage cupboard with range of shelving, ceiling spotlights, wood laminate flooring,
shower cubicle with extractor fan, folding shower door and tiled drying area.
BEDROOM 3:
13’3” x 9’6” Double glazed dormer window to front aspect to overlooking
driveway, access to storage eave, built-in wardrobe with hanging space and
shelving, wood laminate flooring, double glazed window to side aspect, power
points.
BEDROOM 4:
9’9” x 9’6” Measurements do not include built-in wardrobe to one wall with
hanging space and shelf, further built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder and
pump system (not tested), double glazed windows to side aspect, power points.
FAMILY BATHROOM:
White suite comprising; claw footed bath with chrome mixer tap and separate
drench style shower over with rail and curtain, pedestal wash hand basin, close
coupled w.c. with twin flush, fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, double glazed
frosted glass window to side aspect, extractor fan, underfloor heating.
BEDROOM 1:
15’11” x 13’3” Wooden flooring, double glazed window to side aspect, power
points, door to en-suite, bi-fold doors leading to roof top terrace with views to
paddocks and woodland beyond.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with panelled door and drench style hood and
separate shower attachment, concealed cistern w.c., with twin flush, ceramic tiled
to floor and walls, contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap and
drawers under, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, extractor fan,
ceiling spotlights, wooden flooring, power points, door to:
WARDROBE:
Walk-in wardrobe with range of shelving and hanging rails, slight eaves to upper
ceiling restricting head room.
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Step outside
The Dog Watch
OUTSIDE:
Lowered kerb with driveway providing vehicular access to
‘The Dog Watch’ and adjacent property, open fencing with
shingled area with mature ferns and shrubs, remote control
gateway leading to driveway measuring 100’ from the
gateway to the front of the house x 51’ in width maximum,
mature trees, shrubs, evergreens and hedges with central
divide screening further car parking area, to the left hand
side of the property are double gates leading to car port and
providing vehicular access to the left hand side of the
property. To the right hand side of the property is an arched
gateway leading to rear garden. Immediately to the rear of
the sitting room is a covered area with patio and decking,
open to one side with a six seater hot tub / jacuzzi and step
down to large patio area with flowering shrubs borders that
wraps around to the rear of the kitchen / dining room with
a raised balustrade, access via an arched gateway leads to:
GARAGE:
16’7 x 12’7 with twin wooden doors.
SWIMMING POOL AREA:
44’7” x 41’2” Wrap around terrace to all sides of the
swimming pool, this area is enclosed by a 5’8” wall with a
side gateway leading to rear garden and drive, cold water
tap, external light.
ENTERTAINMENTS ROOM / POOL HOUSE:
25’11” x 19’0” Pitched roof with exposed beams, bi-folding
doors leading to swimming pool, ceramic tiled flooring,
central exposed brick chimney breast with log burner,
bracket and wiring for wall mounted T.V, two storage heaters,
wooden built-in bar with low level sink, range of glazed
shelving and mirror with spotlights and bar divide, bi-folding
double glazed doors leading to rear garden, zoned dimmer
switches.
CHANGING ROOM:
8’0” x 6’9” Ceramic tiled to floor and walls with central drain,
shower area, concealed cistern w.c., pedestal wash hand
basin with mixer tap, range of storage cupboards, double
glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, chrome heated
towel rail, door to:
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SAUNA:
Fully wood lined sauna, glazed panelled door and shelf.
OUTSIDE:
Directly to the rear of the entertainments room is a large
tarmac patio area with sewage treatment plant and plant
room with swimming pool filtration and heating system,
enclosed by fence panelling on both sides, twin stable style
gates leading to large tarmac driveway to the left hand side
of the property running the whole way down to the rear
garden, enclosed by fence panelling with gates and covered
car port area, from this patio area is access to a further twin
garage block from here there is access to the garden. The
lawned area measuring approximately 150’ in depth x 53’ in
width. The total plot extends to approximately 0.45 of an
acre.
DOUBLE GARAGE:
Block with timber clad, pitched roof, log store to one side,
external light & loft storage space.
TO FIND THE PROPERTY:
From our office in Havant Road, proceed in a westerly
direction, taking the third exit off the roundabout, into
Northern Road, turn left at the traffic lights into Southwick
Hill Road taking the second exit off the next roundabout
into Southwick Road, B2177, take the second exit from the
next roundabout and continue on the Southwick Road into
North Boarhunt, where the Dog Watch can be found a
short distance along on the right hand side after the turning
into Trampers Lane.
Fareham Borough Council: Band E
Post Code: PO17 6JW
Services: Mains electricity & water, calor gas and sewage
treatment plant.
AGENTS NOTES:
There are solar panels on the roof of the main house and on
the roof of the Pool House, this is on a high tariff and refunds
monies to the owners annually.
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Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and
therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England
and Wales. Company Reg. No. 6792128. Registered Office: Parish Properties Ltd, 24 Park Road South, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1HB, copyright © 2015 Fine & Country Ltd. Printed 10.11.2016
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