House For Sale £1,350,000
DESCRIPTION
An existing opportunity to purchase a property surrounded by Cow Common, 48 acres of beautiful countryside with SSSI status traversed by the River Test. This unique Grade II Listed property is well presented throughout; the original rear section is one and a half storeys, a former bakery with a cottage feel and good size characterful rooms. The later Georgian frontage is two storeys with classic square principal reception rooms and bedrooms above. In all there are five bedrooms and three large reception rooms, therefore ideal for families, however there is also scope to partition off the rear reception room, second staircase and fifth bedroom to provide a self-contained wing/holiday let. The property owns about 1.25 acres of attractive ornamental surrounding gardens and large terrace with gazebo, spacious lawns and a section of paddock/water meadow (0.65 acres) with shepherd hut - which could also be developed as a potential Air BnB. The property has the benefit of a central heating system via a ground source heat pump and also superfast broadband being very close to the telephone exchange.
LOCATION
The property is situated in a peaceful setting on the renowned Chilbolton Cow Common - a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest and a local beauty spot particularly noted for its rich Flora. The village of Chilbolton offers a variety of local amenities including a Post Office/store, church, village hall and public house. A second public house ‘The Mayfly’ is also located on the bank of the River Test, a short distance away. There are many charming walks across the Common and West Down is also a short walk away. There is a reputable primary school in the neighbouring village of Wherwell, approximately 1½ miles away, and the picturesque town of Stockbridge to the south is some four miles distant. Andover, to the north, also four miles away, offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to London Waterloo (in about an hour). The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are about fifteen and twenty five minutes’ drive respectively, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to the West Country and London (via the M3 motorway).
ACCOMMODATION
Part glazed door ENTRANCE PORCH Windows on three aspects. Coat hooks and shelf. Oak clad ceiling with pendant light. Quarry tiled floor. Hardwood part glazed door into:
ENTRANCE HALL Staircase rising to first floor. Latch door to drawing room. Pitch pine panel door into dining room.
DRAWING ROOM (Large light and airy reception room) Small pane window to front overlooking the Common. Open brick fireplace with rolled steel log burning stove on sandstone hearth, oak display sill above. Two pendant light points. Dado rail. Opening and step down into inner hall.
DINING ROOM (Good size reception room) Open brick fireplace with brick hearth, oak display sill above. Small pane window to front with glorious views. Exposed pine floor boards. Shelved alcove. Latch door into kitchen/breakfast room.
INNER HALL / STUDY AREA Exposed beams to ceiling and one wall. Exposed floor boards. Wall light points. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Latch doors into kitchen/breakfast room and family room with music area.
FAMILY ROOM WITH MUSIC AREA (Substantial double reception room) Exposed beams. Staircase (two) rising to first floor with shelving and understairs cupboards. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Part glazed door into lean-to garden room/potting area. LED down lighters. Panel door into plant room. Opening and step up into:
REAR HALL Slate flooring. Pendant light point. Part glazed stable style door to rear terrace and garden. Oak latch doors to utility and shower room.
LEAN-TO GARDEN ROOM / POTTING AREA Timber frame and glazed elevations with half glazed door to outside. Profile thermo-plastic roof. Quarry t6iled floor. Lighting and power points.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM (Bespoke hand-built solid oak fronted units) Belfast sink unit with mixer tap and polished granite drainer. Polished granite work surfaces with similar upstand and breakfast bar. Range of high and low level cupboards and drawers. Former fireplace with beam above, cabinets beneath and space for microwave. Integrated oven and hob. Pull-out larder unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Exposed ceiling beams and timbers. Spot lights. Three windows to side aspect. Brick arch with cast iron door into bread oven. Pitch pine latch door into extended kitchen.
Breakfast area: Ceramic tiled floor. Windows and glazed double doors to rear aspect opening onto terrace and garden. Exposed ceiling beams. Down lighters. Latch door into utility.
EXTENDED KITCHEN Oak work surface. Integrated Smeg dishwasher and space for fridge. Pendant light point. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled floor.
UTILITY ROOM Alcove. Fuse box. Recess and plumbing for washing machine and space above or dryer. Cupboards.
SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, light above. Low level WC. Wet area with shower and frameless glass screen. Slate flooring. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect.
FIRST FLOOR (Via staircase one)
LANDING (Split level, divided by arch) Alcove. Window seat with storage beneath and wall light points. Exposed beams and floor boards. Pendant light points. Panel and latch doors to:
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (Substantial dual aspect double bedroom) Exposed floor boards. Small pane window to front aspect with glorious views. Obscure glazed sash window to side aspect. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Loft hatch.
En Suite Shower Room: White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, mirror above. Low level WC. Large shower enclosure. Exposed floor boards. Down lighters. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO (Large double bedroom) Small pane window to front aspect with glorious views. Exposed floor boards. Pendant light point.
BEDROOM THREE (Double bedroom) Dormer window to rear aspect. Exposed floor boards. Eaves cupboard. Loft hatch.
BEDROOM FOUR (Double bedroom) Window to side aspect. Exposed beams and wall plate. Built-in cupboard. Exposed floor boards. Wall light points.
FAMILY BATHROOM Contemporary white suite comprising roll top bath with mixer tap. Wash hand basin on chrome stand. Low level WC. Corner shower enclosure. Tiled walls. Chrome towel radiator. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Wall and pendant light points.
FIRST FLOOR (Via staircase two) Panel door into:
BEDROOM FIVE (Large double bedroom) Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Panelled ceiling, skeiling and floor boards. Wall plate and beams. Wall light points.
OUTSIDE
The property is situated in the heart of Cow Common, approached via a long gravelled track serving the property and its two neighbours. Picket gate and crazy paved path leads to the front entrance porch. Lawns with well stocked borders. The front garden is well enclosed by flint walling and mature hedging. Gated parking space. Paths to either side lead to the main rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Comprises a generous split level sandstone terrace with gazebo, ideal for entertaining. The garden is divided into three areas: an ornamental garden with lawn, rose/herbaceous borders and specimen trees; an extensive lawn enclosed by hedging and part by post and rail fencing; a large area of paddock (accessed from the rear boundary through two set of gates crossing a footpath) with Shepherds hut and mature trees and from where there are glorious views over the Common and surrounding countryside, with views over the River Test from the rear boundary.
Parking/Side Garden Five bar gate from track to gravelled area and single prefab garage. Side garden beyond with lawn and trees. There is scope to re-site and enlarge the existing garage (STPP) and also extend the parking area.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DIRECTIONS POST CODE: SO20 6BD.
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
An existing opportunity to purchase a property surrounded by Cow Common, 48 acres of beautiful countryside with SSSI status traversed by the River Test. This unique Grade II Listed property is well presented throughout; the original rear section is one and a half storeys, a former bakery with a cottage feel and good size characterful rooms. The later Georgian frontage is two storeys with classic square principal reception rooms and bedrooms above. In all there are five bedrooms and three large reception rooms, therefore ideal for families, however there is also scope to partition off the rear reception room, second staircase and fifth bedroom to provide a self-contained wing/holiday let. The property owns about 1.25 acres of attractive ornamental surrounding gardens and large terrace with gazebo, spacious lawns and a section of paddock/water meadow (0.65 acres) with shepherd hut - which could also be developed as a potential Air BnB. The property has the benefit of a central heating system via a ground source heat pump and also superfast broadband being very close to the telephone exchange.
LOCATION
The property is situated in a peaceful setting on the renowned Chilbolton Cow Common - a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest and a local beauty spot particularly noted for its rich Flora. The village of Chilbolton offers a variety of local amenities including a Post Office/store, church, village hall and public house. A second public house ‘The Mayfly’ is also located on the bank of the River Test, a short distance away. There are many charming walks across the Common and West Down is also a short walk away. There is a reputable primary school in the neighbouring village of Wherwell, approximately 1½ miles away, and the picturesque town of Stockbridge to the south is some four miles distant. Andover, to the north, also four miles away, offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to London Waterloo (in about an hour). The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are about fifteen and twenty five minutes’ drive respectively, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to the West Country and London (via the M3 motorway).
ACCOMMODATION
Part glazed door ENTRANCE PORCH Windows on three aspects. Coat hooks and shelf. Oak clad ceiling with pendant light. Quarry tiled floor. Hardwood part glazed door into:
ENTRANCE HALL Staircase rising to first floor. Latch door to drawing room. Pitch pine panel door into dining room.
DRAWING ROOM (Large light and airy reception room) Small pane window to front overlooking the Common. Open brick fireplace with rolled steel log burning stove on sandstone hearth, oak display sill above. Two pendant light points. Dado rail. Opening and step down into inner hall.
DINING ROOM (Good size reception room) Open brick fireplace with brick hearth, oak display sill above. Small pane window to front with glorious views. Exposed pine floor boards. Shelved alcove. Latch door into kitchen/breakfast room.
INNER HALL / STUDY AREA Exposed beams to ceiling and one wall. Exposed floor boards. Wall light points. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Latch doors into kitchen/breakfast room and family room with music area.
FAMILY ROOM WITH MUSIC AREA (Substantial double reception room) Exposed beams. Staircase (two) rising to first floor with shelving and understairs cupboards. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Part glazed door into lean-to garden room/potting area. LED down lighters. Panel door into plant room. Opening and step up into:
REAR HALL Slate flooring. Pendant light point. Part glazed stable style door to rear terrace and garden. Oak latch doors to utility and shower room.
LEAN-TO GARDEN ROOM / POTTING AREA Timber frame and glazed elevations with half glazed door to outside. Profile thermo-plastic roof. Quarry t6iled floor. Lighting and power points.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM (Bespoke hand-built solid oak fronted units) Belfast sink unit with mixer tap and polished granite drainer. Polished granite work surfaces with similar upstand and breakfast bar. Range of high and low level cupboards and drawers. Former fireplace with beam above, cabinets beneath and space for microwave. Integrated oven and hob. Pull-out larder unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Exposed ceiling beams and timbers. Spot lights. Three windows to side aspect. Brick arch with cast iron door into bread oven. Pitch pine latch door into extended kitchen.
Breakfast area: Ceramic tiled floor. Windows and glazed double doors to rear aspect opening onto terrace and garden. Exposed ceiling beams. Down lighters. Latch door into utility.
EXTENDED KITCHEN Oak work surface. Integrated Smeg dishwasher and space for fridge. Pendant light point. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled floor.
UTILITY ROOM Alcove. Fuse box. Recess and plumbing for washing machine and space above or dryer. Cupboards.
SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, light above. Low level WC. Wet area with shower and frameless glass screen. Slate flooring. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect.
FIRST FLOOR (Via staircase one)
LANDING (Split level, divided by arch) Alcove. Window seat with storage beneath and wall light points. Exposed beams and floor boards. Pendant light points. Panel and latch doors to:
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (Substantial dual aspect double bedroom) Exposed floor boards. Small pane window to front aspect with glorious views. Obscure glazed sash window to side aspect. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Loft hatch.
En Suite Shower Room: White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, mirror above. Low level WC. Large shower enclosure. Exposed floor boards. Down lighters. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO (Large double bedroom) Small pane window to front aspect with glorious views. Exposed floor boards. Pendant light point.
BEDROOM THREE (Double bedroom) Dormer window to rear aspect. Exposed floor boards. Eaves cupboard. Loft hatch.
BEDROOM FOUR (Double bedroom) Window to side aspect. Exposed beams and wall plate. Built-in cupboard. Exposed floor boards. Wall light points.
FAMILY BATHROOM Contemporary white suite comprising roll top bath with mixer tap. Wash hand basin on chrome stand. Low level WC. Corner shower enclosure. Tiled walls. Chrome towel radiator. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Wall and pendant light points.
FIRST FLOOR (Via staircase two) Panel door into:
BEDROOM FIVE (Large double bedroom) Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Panelled ceiling, skeiling and floor boards. Wall plate and beams. Wall light points.
OUTSIDE
The property is situated in the heart of Cow Common, approached via a long gravelled track serving the property and its two neighbours. Picket gate and crazy paved path leads to the front entrance porch. Lawns with well stocked borders. The front garden is well enclosed by flint walling and mature hedging. Gated parking space. Paths to either side lead to the main rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Comprises a generous split level sandstone terrace with gazebo, ideal for entertaining. The garden is divided into three areas: an ornamental garden with lawn, rose/herbaceous borders and specimen trees; an extensive lawn enclosed by hedging and part by post and rail fencing; a large area of paddock (accessed from the rear boundary through two set of gates crossing a footpath) with Shepherds hut and mature trees and from where there are glorious views over the Common and surrounding countryside, with views over the River Test from the rear boundary.
Parking/Side Garden Five bar gate from track to gravelled area and single prefab garage. Side garden beyond with lawn and trees. There is scope to re-site and enlarge the existing garage (STPP) and also extend the parking area.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DIRECTIONS POST CODE: SO20 6BD.
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
