House For Sale £640,000
DESCRIPTION
A Grade II Listed former brick forge linked to a substantial three bedroom detached bungalow constructed of brick elevations beneath a Roman style tiled roof. The extremely spacious accommodation comprises a generous central reception hall with cloakroom, large drawing room with open fireplace, dining room, study area, conservatory and kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility. There are three spacious double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. The Old Forge itself offers great scope for those with hobbies or working from home. The salient feature of this interesting home is the large mature and attractively landscaped garden that enjoys a great deal of privacy. There is plenty of off-road parking as well as a side courtyard garden and summerhouse.
LOCATION
The property is situated in the village of Shipton Bellinger, approximately 11 miles west of Andover with easy access to the A303. It is surrounded by attractive unspoilt countryside with Salisbury Plain to the north and west, down land to the east and the Avon, Bourne and Test valleys to the south. The village has excellent facilities including a primary school, shop/post office, public house, church, village centre, playing field and childrens’ play area. The neighbouring towns of Tidworth, Amesbury and Andover and the cathedral city of Salisbury all offer a comprehensive range of educational, shopping and recreational facilities. Grateley railway station is approximately 4 miles distant and provides fast services to London (Waterloo). There is fine walking, riding and cycling in the surrounding countryside.
ACCOMMODATION
Lantern style light. Hardwood panelled door and window to front leading into:
RECEPTION HALL (Divided by decorative arches) Velux roof light. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Wall light points. Double doors into cloaks cupboard with rail and shelf. Cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder with immersion and slatted shelving.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprises wash hand basin with tiled splash back and window sill. Low level WC. Hardwood flooring. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Ceiling light point.
DRAWING ROOM (Substantial elegant reception room) Open fireplace with oak edged granite hearth, tiled surround and pine mantelpiece. Coving. Patio door leading onto rear terrace with views up the garden. Further aluminium frame sliding door into conservatory. Wall light points. Open archway into:
DINING ROOM Built-in dresser style unit with shelving and cupboards beneath. Ceiling light point. Three full height casement windows overlooking a side courtyard area. Wall lights. Panel door into kitchen.
STUDY AREA (Divided by arch) Comprehensive range of box/book shelving. Two windows to side aspect. Recess and space for desk. Wall and ceiling light points. Panel door to bedroom suite three. Internal panel door into The Old Forge.
CONSERVATORY Constructed of aluminium framed double glazed elevations on low brick plinths beneath a fanned aluminium profile roof with thermoplastic panels. Ceramic tiled floor. Wall light. Folding glazed door opening onto rear terrace. Views over the mature landscaped gardens.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Kitchen: Twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Range of oak fronted high and low cupboards, Work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back incorporating a peninsula unit. Integrated Neff oven with warming area beneath. Smeg two ring ceramic hob with gas two ring hob to side beneath decorative cooker hood. Down lighters.
Breakfast Area: Corner pew and space for table with pendant light above. Hardwood flooring. Panel door into reception hall. Small pane obscure glazed door into:
LARGE UTILITY ROOM Roll top work surface with stainless steel sink, tiled splash back, cupboards and drawers beneath. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine with space above for dryer. Alcove with roll top work surface and cupboards above. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Window and stable style door into courtyard garden. Double louvre doors into cupboard housing Trianco Redfyre boiler and fuse boxes.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE (Substantial double bedroom) Comprehensive range of fitted wardrobe cupboards the full length of the room. Access to loft via hatch. Pendant light point. Two windows with views over the rear garden. Panel door into:
En Suite Bathroom: White suite comprising tile panelled bath with mixer tap/hand held shower, overhead mounting and tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Low level WC. Fully tiled walls and floor. Obscure glazed window. Ceiling light point. Shaving mirror.
BEDROOM SUITE TWO (Substantial dual aspect double bedroom) Two windows to front aspect and window to side aspect. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Wall lights and pendant light point.
En Suite Bathroom: Bath with decorative tiled surround with mixer tap/shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Cupboard. Two obscure glazed windows to side aspect. Mirror. Shaver socket.
BEDROOM SUITE THREE (Large double bedroom) Window to side aspect. Wall lights points. Archway into:
Dressing Room: Built-in wardrobe cupboards with dressing table between.
Shower Area: Wash hand basin set into tiled top and splash back, cupboard and drawers beneath, mirror and light/shaver socket above. Shower enclosure with Aqualisa shower, tiled area to front. Window to rear aspect. Wall lights.
THE OLD FORGE Double doors to side aspect with two small pane windows above. Two personnel doors. Exposed brick internal walls and high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post trusses. Two windows to front aspect. Concrete floor. Lighting and power points. Shelving.
OUTSIDE
This property and a handful of immediate neighbours have access across a small bridge leading to a track passing the northern side of the property. Pedestrian access to paved terrace area and the front entrance enclosed by curved low brick walling. Path continues round the side of the property through an arch with wrought iron gate into the rear garden. Vehicular access to The Old Forge through double doors with a concrete hardstanding fronting the track. Block/concrete paved hard standing providing plenty of parking, surrounded by well stocked shrub and rose borders. Brick and screen block ivy clad wall to the rear with wrought iron gate leading into:
SIDE COURTYARD GARDEN This is enclosed, sheltered and enjoys a south easterly aspect. Paved with surrounding shrubs and ideal for potted plants. The path continues round into:
REAR GARDEN Paved terrace extending around the conservatory. Low bridge retaining walls with well stocked flower and shrub borders beyond. Raise terraced areas linked by paths. Formal garden area level and laid to shaped lawns with ornamental trees and shrubs. Curved paved terrace with climber clad pergola.
Summerhouse constructed with rustic external cladding, double doors to front, windows on three aspects, insulated, light and power connected.
At the rear of the formal garden area a stepping stone path leads between ornamental trees to:
UPPER GARDEN Laid to gently sloping grass with ornamental trees, fruit trees and conifers, enclosed by timber fencing and brick walling to one side boundary. Screened compost area.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and drainage. Private water supply via Cholderton Water Company. Oil fired central heating with radiators. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DIRECTIONS
POST CODE SP9 7UF.
VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH EVANS & PARTRIDGE
Tel. 01264 810702
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 Grade II Listed former brick forge linked to a substantial three bedroom detached bungalow constructed of brick elevations beneath a Roman style tiled roof. The extremely spacious accommodation comprises a generous central reception hall with cloakroom, large drawing room with open fireplace, dining room, study area, conservatory and kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility. There are three spacious double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. The Old Forge itself offers great scope for those with hobbies or working from home. The salient feature of this interesting home is the large mature and attractively landscaped garden that enjoys a great deal of privacy. There is plenty of off-road parking as well as a side courtyard garden and summerhouse.
LOCATION
The property is situated in the village of Shipton Bellinger, approximately 11 miles west of Andover with easy access to the A303. It is surrounded by attractive unspoilt countryside with Salisbury Plain to the north and west, down land to the east and the Avon, Bourne and Test valleys to the south. The village has excellent facilities including a primary school, shop/post office, public house, church, village centre, playing field and childrens’ play area. The neighbouring towns of Tidworth, Amesbury and Andover and the cathedral city of Salisbury all offer a comprehensive range of educational, shopping and recreational facilities. Grateley railway station is approximately 4 miles distant and provides fast services to London (Waterloo). There is fine walking, riding and cycling in the surrounding countryside.
ACCOMMODATION
Lantern style light. Hardwood panelled door and window to front leading into:
RECEPTION HALL (Divided by decorative arches) Velux roof light. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Wall light points. Double doors into cloaks cupboard with rail and shelf. Cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder with immersion and slatted shelving.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprises wash hand basin with tiled splash back and window sill. Low level WC. Hardwood flooring. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Ceiling light point.
DRAWING ROOM (Substantial elegant reception room) Open fireplace with oak edged granite hearth, tiled surround and pine mantelpiece. Coving. Patio door leading onto rear terrace with views up the garden. Further aluminium frame sliding door into conservatory. Wall light points. Open archway into:
DINING ROOM Built-in dresser style unit with shelving and cupboards beneath. Ceiling light point. Three full height casement windows overlooking a side courtyard area. Wall lights. Panel door into kitchen.
STUDY AREA (Divided by arch) Comprehensive range of box/book shelving. Two windows to side aspect. Recess and space for desk. Wall and ceiling light points. Panel door to bedroom suite three. Internal panel door into The Old Forge.
CONSERVATORY Constructed of aluminium framed double glazed elevations on low brick plinths beneath a fanned aluminium profile roof with thermoplastic panels. Ceramic tiled floor. Wall light. Folding glazed door opening onto rear terrace. Views over the mature landscaped gardens.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Kitchen: Twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Range of oak fronted high and low cupboards, Work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back incorporating a peninsula unit. Integrated Neff oven with warming area beneath. Smeg two ring ceramic hob with gas two ring hob to side beneath decorative cooker hood. Down lighters.
Breakfast Area: Corner pew and space for table with pendant light above. Hardwood flooring. Panel door into reception hall. Small pane obscure glazed door into:
LARGE UTILITY ROOM Roll top work surface with stainless steel sink, tiled splash back, cupboards and drawers beneath. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine with space above for dryer. Alcove with roll top work surface and cupboards above. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Window and stable style door into courtyard garden. Double louvre doors into cupboard housing Trianco Redfyre boiler and fuse boxes.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE (Substantial double bedroom) Comprehensive range of fitted wardrobe cupboards the full length of the room. Access to loft via hatch. Pendant light point. Two windows with views over the rear garden. Panel door into:
En Suite Bathroom: White suite comprising tile panelled bath with mixer tap/hand held shower, overhead mounting and tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Low level WC. Fully tiled walls and floor. Obscure glazed window. Ceiling light point. Shaving mirror.
BEDROOM SUITE TWO (Substantial dual aspect double bedroom) Two windows to front aspect and window to side aspect. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Wall lights and pendant light point.
En Suite Bathroom: Bath with decorative tiled surround with mixer tap/shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Cupboard. Two obscure glazed windows to side aspect. Mirror. Shaver socket.
BEDROOM SUITE THREE (Large double bedroom) Window to side aspect. Wall lights points. Archway into:
Dressing Room: Built-in wardrobe cupboards with dressing table between.
Shower Area: Wash hand basin set into tiled top and splash back, cupboard and drawers beneath, mirror and light/shaver socket above. Shower enclosure with Aqualisa shower, tiled area to front. Window to rear aspect. Wall lights.
THE OLD FORGE Double doors to side aspect with two small pane windows above. Two personnel doors. Exposed brick internal walls and high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post trusses. Two windows to front aspect. Concrete floor. Lighting and power points. Shelving.
OUTSIDE
This property and a handful of immediate neighbours have access across a small bridge leading to a track passing the northern side of the property. Pedestrian access to paved terrace area and the front entrance enclosed by curved low brick walling. Path continues round the side of the property through an arch with wrought iron gate into the rear garden. Vehicular access to The Old Forge through double doors with a concrete hardstanding fronting the track. Block/concrete paved hard standing providing plenty of parking, surrounded by well stocked shrub and rose borders. Brick and screen block ivy clad wall to the rear with wrought iron gate leading into:
SIDE COURTYARD GARDEN This is enclosed, sheltered and enjoys a south easterly aspect. Paved with surrounding shrubs and ideal for potted plants. The path continues round into:
REAR GARDEN Paved terrace extending around the conservatory. Low bridge retaining walls with well stocked flower and shrub borders beyond. Raise terraced areas linked by paths. Formal garden area level and laid to shaped lawns with ornamental trees and shrubs. Curved paved terrace with climber clad pergola.
Summerhouse constructed with rustic external cladding, double doors to front, windows on three aspects, insulated, light and power connected.
At the rear of the formal garden area a stepping stone path leads between ornamental trees to:
UPPER GARDEN Laid to gently sloping grass with ornamental trees, fruit trees and conifers, enclosed by timber fencing and brick walling to one side boundary. Screened compost area.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and drainage. Private water supply via Cholderton Water Company. Oil fired central heating with radiators. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DIRECTIONS
POST CODE SP9 7UF.
VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH EVANS & PARTRIDGE
Tel. 01264 810702
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
