The Thicket, Down End

Listed 24 Jul 2025 · price reduced 7 Oct 2026 · Fareham
Set discreetly back from The Avenue on a generous quarter-acre plot, this handsome 1920s home is screened by mature hedging and fencing, offering a sense of privacy and seclusion that’s increasingly rare.
Beyond the double gates lies a wide shingle driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles, ideal for a growing family or multi-car household. There’s also a substantial double garage—perfect for conversion or extension, should you wish to expand the accommodation further out or up, subject to planning.
Step through the timber doors and into the grand reception hall, a true centrepiece of the home with its soaring proportions, tiled floor, and a magnificent original brick fireplace. This welcoming space makes an unforgettable first impression—especially with a traditional Christmas tree nestled beside the hearth. The formal sitting room and elegant dining room both feature period fireplaces, with the latter opening into a light-filled conservatory. A cosy snug offers flexibility for use as a home office or retreat.
The kitchen/breakfast room, refitted in 2018, is both stylish and practical with shaker cabinetry, oak block worktops, a Rangemaster oven, and a sociable peninsular bar. Upstairs, a striking stained-glass laylight floods the landing with natural light and leads to five generous double bedrooms, including a principal suite with a large en-suite.
Outside, the south-facing rear garden is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in privacy, while the side garden—with its magnificent beech tree—offers further space for play or potential landscaping. A unique and cherished family home, ready for its next chapter.
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This property is located within a sought-after residential location which is very popular with families, as it provides good access to the local schools and Fareham College, whilst being close to the beautiful countryside. The Meon Valley can be followed through the picturesque village of Wickham which leads to some of the most picturesque scenery in the south of England. Those requiring access to the sea are also well served as Hill Head and Lee on the Solent are only a couple of miles away. As well as the sheltered local beaches and access to the sea, the nearby Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve and Hillhead Sailing Club provide another dimension for outdoor recreation. The market town of Fareham offers superb leisure and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station. Commuters by road will appreciate the excellent access to J9 and J11 of the M27 for both east and west bound routes, with access to the A3 for Petersfield, Guildford and London.
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Median sold prices in PO14 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £340k · terraced £300k · detached £505k · flat £180k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Avenue Fareham PO14 1NS | Detached Freehold | 21 Jul 2026 | £750,000 |
| 1 Gracefields, 121, The Avenue Fareham PO14 3AA | Detached Freehold | 22 May 2026 | £680,000 |
| Flat 8, York House, 39, The Avenue Fareham PO14 1PN | Flat Leasehold | 23 Apr 2026 | £205,000 |
| Flat 10, York House, 39, The Avenue Fareham PO14 1PN | Flat Leasehold | 2 Apr 2026 | £185,000 |
| Flat 18, York House, 39, The Avenue Fareham PO14 1PN | Flat Leasehold | 13 Nov 2025 | £185,000 |
| 20 The Avenue Fareham PO14 1NS | Detached Freehold | 10 Nov 2025 | £615,000 |
| 67b, The Avenue Fareham PO14 1PE | Detached Freehold | 5 Nov 2025 | £600,000 |
| 35 The Avenue Fareham PO14 1PF | Detached Freehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £618,750 |
| The Lodge, 21, The Avenue Fareham PO14 1NU | Detached Freehold | 13 Dec 2024 | £362,500 |
| 72 The Avenue Fareham PO14 1PB | Detached Freehold | 11 Dec 2024 | £725,000 |
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Listed by Charters, Fareham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Jul 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/10/2026.
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