House For Sale £1,150,000
Description
A detached Grade II Listed period house that has been considerably improved in recent years by the present owners who have also replaced the roof. The spacious family accommodation that is arranged over three levels extends to over 2,500 sq ft and comprises an entrance hall, large drawing room with inglenook fireplace and formal dining area, separate living room (also with fireplace), open plan kitchen/breakfast room with refitted kitchen and Aga and a separate utility with WC. To the first floor there are three large bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room with two further bedrooms located on the second floor together with storage. Outside the house sits end-on to the village lane and has an attractive façade facing a courtyard area of front garden with gate to the village. To the rear of the house there is a driveway and off-road parking, two garages, one with an attached external home office. There is a terraced area at the rear of the property and a bridge traversing the Bourne Rivulet, a winterbourne that leads onto the main mature garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy.
Agent’s Note: The present owners have applied for planning consent (Basingstoke and Deane, ref. 22/01247/hse – details and drawing available on line) for the construction of a single storey outbuilding to house a swimming pool at the rear corner of the large garden and replacement of external store, demolishing existing sheds. Alternatively the building could be used as ancillary accommodation, subject to obtaining any required consent.
Location
The property is situated in the village of St Mary Bourne, renowned for its many period houses and cottages and the surrounding undulating countryside. The village has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, church, modern village hall, a Post Office and shop, as well as two public houses. An excellent rail service to Waterloo is available from Whitchurch, about three miles distant. The nearby towns of Andover and Newbury also offer fast mainline rail services to Waterloo and Paddington respectively, together with a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The cathedral city of Winchester is approximately twenty minutes’ drive away. The A34 and A303 roads and M3 and M4 motorways are all within easy reach.
Andover 5.7 miles Stockbridge 12.7 miles Newbury 13.3 miles Winchester 16.9 miles London 71 miles
Accommodation
Lantern style light. Hardwood panelled door leading into:
Entrance hall Leaded windows on two aspects. Ceiling with part T&G panelling and further higher ceiling with exposed beams and framework. Two ceiling light points. Meter/fuse cupboard. Doors to drawing room with formal dining area, living room, kitchen/breakfast room and utility with WC.
Drawing room with formal dining area (Magnificent large reception room)
Drawing Room Heavy exposed beams and framework. Inglenook fireplace with decorative panelling above exposed beam, herringbone brick hearth and internal seat. Stripped pitch pine floor boards. Exposed framework to one wall. Radiator within decorative cover. Two large windows. Wall light points. Panel door into inner hall and stairwell. Decorated carved vertical beam divides this area from the:
Formal Dining Area Two leaded windows (one with seat) with views over main garden. Exposed ceiling beams and rafters. Pitch pine floor boards. Storage cupboard at side of chimney breast. Wall light points.
Living room (Large dual aspect reception room) Exposed framework and beams with upright timber. Glazed double doors open onto terrace and garden. Windows to side and rear aspect. Open brick fireplace with brick hearth, beamed surround. Cupboard with hanging rails and shoe storage.
Kitchen / breakfast room (Recently refitted kitchen) Stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Oak butcher block work surfaces. Pastel colour washed high and low level cupboards and drawers with under-cupboard lighting. Under-counter wine racking. Free-standing Beko double oven with four ring hob. Brick/distressed timber effect splash backs. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Oil fired two oven Aga with traditional double hob within painted brick surround. Engineered oak flooring. Ceiling beams. Down lighters. Ample space for table. Windows to either side aspect. Wall light points. Door into inner hall/stairwell. Understairs cupboard.
Utility with WC Oak block work surface with inset sink unit, mixer tap, distressed timber effect splash back, mirror with light above, cupboard beneath. Recess and plumbing for washing machine with space for dryer. Wall cupboard. Travertine tiled floor. Low level WC. Leaded window to side aspect. Ceiling beams. Pendant light point.
Inner hall / stair well Part glazed panel door to side garden. Gentle rising stairs to first floor with exposed brickwork and beams to side.
First floor
Landing Exposed balustrade overlooking stairwell. Further stairs with hand rail rising to second floor. Understairs cupboard. Feature sections of exposed brickwork to one wall. Leased window to side aspect. Inner landing area with linen cupboard, Conservation roof light to rear aspect and cupboard.
Principal bedroom (Substantial dual aspect double bedroom) Two windows to side aspect. Two further windows to rear aspect overlooking garden. Exposed ceiling beams, timbers and framework. Wall lights. Radiator within decorative cover. Shelved cupboard. Built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom two (Double bedroom) Exposed framework. Full height leaded glazing above and below wall plate to side aspect. Two pendant light points.
Bedroom three (Large dual aspect double bedroom) Two windows to side and window to front aspect. LED down lighters. Alcove.
Bathroom (Recently refitted) White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment. Wall mounted Mira Sport shower with hand held attachments and glass screen. Distressed timber effect splash backs. Wash hand basin with mixer tap on oak shelf, splashback, electric mirror with light and shaver socket above. Low level WC. Travertine tiled floor with under floor heating. Leaded window to side aspect.
Shower room (Large) White suite comprising wash hand basin with mixer tap on oak shelf, cupboard beneath, splashback, electric mirror with light and shaver socket above. Low level WC. Bidet. Sliding glass door into shower enclosure. Travertine tiled floor with under floor heating. LED down lighters. Window.
Second floor
Landing Comprehensive storage under eaves concealed by sliding door. Door into loft void housing header tank. Panel latch doors into:
Bedroom four (Ideal teenager’s bed/sitting room) Exposed collar beam between purlins. Window to rear aspect overlooking garden. LED down lighters.
Bedroom five / study (Single bedroom) Window to front aspect. Purlins. Down lighters.
Outside
Access off village lane through five bar gate onto shingle/concrete driveway providing parking and access to:
Two detached garages Constructed with timber frame/clad elevations beneath a slate roof. Light and power connected.
The frontage is screened by brick and flint walling with trellis and climbing plants above. Yew column. Crazy paved path leads to a side terrace area outside the sitting room. Path leads to entrance and external home office.
External home office (Attached to the rear of one of the garages) Constructed with timber frame/clad elevations beneath a slate roof. Stable style door to courtyard. Window overlooking terrace. Fully insulated. Engineered oak flooring. Ceiling spot lights. Power points and internet.
Pedestrian gate opens onto block paved path leading to the main attractive façade with gravelled borders to each side and variety of specimen trees, well screened to the front by high mixed hedging and to the rear and side by tiled capped brick and flint walling.
Main rear garden Access via two foot bridges, one timber, one steel/concrete and both leading onto large formal level lawn interspersed with a variety of fruit and specimen trees. Kitchen garden area screened by trellis with beds and greenhouse. Timber sheds. Further screened areas. The garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and is well enclosed on all sides by hedging and mature trees.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
Directions post code SP11 6AR.
Viewing is strictly by appointment with evans & partridge
Tel.
Disclaimer
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Evans & Partridge or the vendors or lessors.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Evans & Partridge has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Evans & Partridge is the trading name for Armstrong Partridge Limited (Company number 1043726)
Registered in England at Agriculture House, High Street, Stockbridge SO20 6HF
A detached Grade II Listed period house that has been considerably improved in recent years by the present owners who have also replaced the roof. The spacious family accommodation that is arranged over three levels extends to over 2,500 sq ft and comprises an entrance hall, large drawing room with inglenook fireplace and formal dining area, separate living room (also with fireplace), open plan kitchen/breakfast room with refitted kitchen and Aga and a separate utility with WC. To the first floor there are three large bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room with two further bedrooms located on the second floor together with storage. Outside the house sits end-on to the village lane and has an attractive façade facing a courtyard area of front garden with gate to the village. To the rear of the house there is a driveway and off-road parking, two garages, one with an attached external home office. There is a terraced area at the rear of the property and a bridge traversing the Bourne Rivulet, a winterbourne that leads onto the main mature garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy.
Agent’s Note: The present owners have applied for planning consent (Basingstoke and Deane, ref. 22/01247/hse – details and drawing available on line) for the construction of a single storey outbuilding to house a swimming pool at the rear corner of the large garden and replacement of external store, demolishing existing sheds. Alternatively the building could be used as ancillary accommodation, subject to obtaining any required consent.
Location
The property is situated in the village of St Mary Bourne, renowned for its many period houses and cottages and the surrounding undulating countryside. The village has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, church, modern village hall, a Post Office and shop, as well as two public houses. An excellent rail service to Waterloo is available from Whitchurch, about three miles distant. The nearby towns of Andover and Newbury also offer fast mainline rail services to Waterloo and Paddington respectively, together with a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The cathedral city of Winchester is approximately twenty minutes’ drive away. The A34 and A303 roads and M3 and M4 motorways are all within easy reach.
Andover 5.7 miles Stockbridge 12.7 miles Newbury 13.3 miles Winchester 16.9 miles London 71 miles
Accommodation
Lantern style light. Hardwood panelled door leading into:
Entrance hall Leaded windows on two aspects. Ceiling with part T&G panelling and further higher ceiling with exposed beams and framework. Two ceiling light points. Meter/fuse cupboard. Doors to drawing room with formal dining area, living room, kitchen/breakfast room and utility with WC.
Drawing room with formal dining area (Magnificent large reception room)
Drawing Room Heavy exposed beams and framework. Inglenook fireplace with decorative panelling above exposed beam, herringbone brick hearth and internal seat. Stripped pitch pine floor boards. Exposed framework to one wall. Radiator within decorative cover. Two large windows. Wall light points. Panel door into inner hall and stairwell. Decorated carved vertical beam divides this area from the:
Formal Dining Area Two leaded windows (one with seat) with views over main garden. Exposed ceiling beams and rafters. Pitch pine floor boards. Storage cupboard at side of chimney breast. Wall light points.
Living room (Large dual aspect reception room) Exposed framework and beams with upright timber. Glazed double doors open onto terrace and garden. Windows to side and rear aspect. Open brick fireplace with brick hearth, beamed surround. Cupboard with hanging rails and shoe storage.
Kitchen / breakfast room (Recently refitted kitchen) Stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Oak butcher block work surfaces. Pastel colour washed high and low level cupboards and drawers with under-cupboard lighting. Under-counter wine racking. Free-standing Beko double oven with four ring hob. Brick/distressed timber effect splash backs. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Oil fired two oven Aga with traditional double hob within painted brick surround. Engineered oak flooring. Ceiling beams. Down lighters. Ample space for table. Windows to either side aspect. Wall light points. Door into inner hall/stairwell. Understairs cupboard.
Utility with WC Oak block work surface with inset sink unit, mixer tap, distressed timber effect splash back, mirror with light above, cupboard beneath. Recess and plumbing for washing machine with space for dryer. Wall cupboard. Travertine tiled floor. Low level WC. Leaded window to side aspect. Ceiling beams. Pendant light point.
Inner hall / stair well Part glazed panel door to side garden. Gentle rising stairs to first floor with exposed brickwork and beams to side.
First floor
Landing Exposed balustrade overlooking stairwell. Further stairs with hand rail rising to second floor. Understairs cupboard. Feature sections of exposed brickwork to one wall. Leased window to side aspect. Inner landing area with linen cupboard, Conservation roof light to rear aspect and cupboard.
Principal bedroom (Substantial dual aspect double bedroom) Two windows to side aspect. Two further windows to rear aspect overlooking garden. Exposed ceiling beams, timbers and framework. Wall lights. Radiator within decorative cover. Shelved cupboard. Built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom two (Double bedroom) Exposed framework. Full height leaded glazing above and below wall plate to side aspect. Two pendant light points.
Bedroom three (Large dual aspect double bedroom) Two windows to side and window to front aspect. LED down lighters. Alcove.
Bathroom (Recently refitted) White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment. Wall mounted Mira Sport shower with hand held attachments and glass screen. Distressed timber effect splash backs. Wash hand basin with mixer tap on oak shelf, splashback, electric mirror with light and shaver socket above. Low level WC. Travertine tiled floor with under floor heating. Leaded window to side aspect.
Shower room (Large) White suite comprising wash hand basin with mixer tap on oak shelf, cupboard beneath, splashback, electric mirror with light and shaver socket above. Low level WC. Bidet. Sliding glass door into shower enclosure. Travertine tiled floor with under floor heating. LED down lighters. Window.
Second floor
Landing Comprehensive storage under eaves concealed by sliding door. Door into loft void housing header tank. Panel latch doors into:
Bedroom four (Ideal teenager’s bed/sitting room) Exposed collar beam between purlins. Window to rear aspect overlooking garden. LED down lighters.
Bedroom five / study (Single bedroom) Window to front aspect. Purlins. Down lighters.
Outside
Access off village lane through five bar gate onto shingle/concrete driveway providing parking and access to:
Two detached garages Constructed with timber frame/clad elevations beneath a slate roof. Light and power connected.
The frontage is screened by brick and flint walling with trellis and climbing plants above. Yew column. Crazy paved path leads to a side terrace area outside the sitting room. Path leads to entrance and external home office.
External home office (Attached to the rear of one of the garages) Constructed with timber frame/clad elevations beneath a slate roof. Stable style door to courtyard. Window overlooking terrace. Fully insulated. Engineered oak flooring. Ceiling spot lights. Power points and internet.
Pedestrian gate opens onto block paved path leading to the main attractive façade with gravelled borders to each side and variety of specimen trees, well screened to the front by high mixed hedging and to the rear and side by tiled capped brick and flint walling.
Main rear garden Access via two foot bridges, one timber, one steel/concrete and both leading onto large formal level lawn interspersed with a variety of fruit and specimen trees. Kitchen garden area screened by trellis with beds and greenhouse. Timber sheds. Further screened areas. The garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and is well enclosed on all sides by hedging and mature trees.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
Directions post code SP11 6AR.
Viewing is strictly by appointment with evans & partridge
Tel.
Disclaimer
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Evans & Partridge or the vendors or lessors.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Evans & Partridge has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Evans & Partridge is the trading name for Armstrong Partridge Limited (Company number 1043726)
Registered in England at Agriculture House, High Street, Stockbridge SO20 6HF
