5 bedroom detached house

A charming Listed house situated in an enviable position in the village of St Mary Bourne and enjoying attractive gardens including the Bourne Rivulet. Planning Permission Granted for an annexe/ indoor swimming pool.

SITUATION

Swampton House is a property with an interesting history and much character. Situated in the desirable village of St Mary Bourne which lies in the Bourne Valley, the surrounding countryside is particularly well known for its natural beauty, sporting facilities, walks and rides. Everyday amenities include a Church, health centre, 2 Public houses, Post Office/ Village store and Primary School.

Both Andover to the south and Newbury to the north offer a more comprehensive range of facilities which include schools, indoor shopping centres and main line railway station with London connections. The neighbouring town of Whitchurch, approximately 4 miles distant also offers a range of everyday shopping facilities as well as mainline railway station with trains to London Waterloo (in just over an hour).

PROPERTY

Swampton House is approached off the village road (Stoke Lane) and provides off road parking and a garage. The property is Grade II Listed and dates from the early 18th Century with charm and history. The accommodation is set across three floors. The kitchen includes an oil fired AGA and a newly fitted shaker kitchen.

The drawing room has an impressive Inglenook fireplace with exposed brick surround and similarly to the sitting room has many original features and beams. French doors lead from the sitting room on to a terrace area with views over The Bourne Rivulet and of the full extent of the garden.

The first floor provides three well proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two bedrooms on the second floor. The property has been renovated with modern fixtures and features throughout. The owners have restored areas of the property and have retained many of the original beams and period features within this period house.

The generous garden is mainly laid to lawn. Extensive planting of mixed perennials and shrubs offer wonderful nooks and hidden areas that can be enjoyed. A couple of bridges cross The Bourne Rivulet providing further charm to this wonderful home. The summer house enjoys views over the property and offers an enchanting spot to relax. A kitchen garden can be found on the east side of the garden with a greenhouse, providing an area for garden enthusiasts.

Planning Permission has been Granted for the addition of an indoor pool or annexe amounting to 1000 sqft. Please refer to plans enclosed or contact the Agents for more information.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor - Hallway, Utility/Cloakroom, Kitchen/Dining Room, Drawing Room, Sitting Room

First Floor - Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms

Second Floor - Two Bedrooms

Outside - Summer house, Potting Shed, Office, Garage

A new 1000 sqft Outbuilding/ Indoor Swimming pool (Planning Permission Granted).