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4 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- MAIN HOUSE WITH LARGE ROOMS
- GUEST COTTAGE FRO MODERNISATION
- SOUTHERLY FACING GARDEN AND VIEWS
- AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
A rare opportunity to purchase this attractive Grade II Listed detached period house together with an adjoining guest cottage. The main house features surprisingly spacious rooms and good ceiling heights with exposed beams and timbers throughout. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, large drawing room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility/boot room and cloakroom. To the first floor there is a large dual aspect principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The separate cottage which offers scope for modernisation has the benefit of its own parking space and garden and accommodation comprising sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. The rear garden of the main house has the benefit of a southerly aspect with views towards countryside.
The property is situated along Horseshoe Lane in the sought-after hamlet of Ibthorpe which is used only for access to the properties situated there. The nearby village of Hurstbourne Tarrant has a store/Post Office, church, primary school, and a public house with restaurant and B&B. A comprehensive range of shopping, educational, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in Newbury (11 miles), Andover (6 miles), and the cathedral city of Winchester (22 miles). There are frequent trains from nearby Whitchurch and Andover to London (Waterloo), taking 65-75 minutes. The M3, M4, A34 and A303 offer fast routes to London, Oxford and the North, the South Coast and the West Country.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
Coir mat at threshold. Slate effect flooring. Ceiling beams. Alcove with hanging rail and shelf. Panel door into:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Open plan, large triple aspect room featuring high ceiling and exposed beams, timbers and framework. Kitchen: Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Roll top timber effect work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back. Peninsular unit with storage beneath and timber at end. Range of high and low level cupboards and drawers. Free-standing Hotpoint cooker. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Slate effect flooring. Spot lights. Window to rear aspect. Obscure glazed windows to side and rear aspect. Breakfast Area: Window with view over the rear garden and valley beyond. Built-in window seat. Spot lights. Slate effect flooring. Panel door into:
Dining Room
Spacious reception room with high ceiling. Exposed beams and timbers. Built-in fully shelved larder. Understairs cupboards. Pendant light point. Windows to rear aspect. Exposed chimney breast with opening on either side into:
Drawing Room
Spacious dual aspect reception room. Inglenook fireplace with exposed beam and brick corbel above. Exposed ceiling beam, joists and upright pillar. Small pane glazed double doors opening onto terrace and garden. Windows to front aspect. Stairs at side of chimney breast rising to first floor. Panel door into:
Utility/Boot Room
Part glazed stable style door to terrace and garden. Small pane window. Roll top work surface with ceramic sink unit, mixer tap and drainer, cupboards below and to end. Recess and plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Stone effect flooring. Metro tiled splash back. Arched recess. Spot lights. Beams. Door into:
Cloakroom
Wash hand basin with tiled splash back and mirror above. Low level WC with wooden seat. Stone effect flooring. Obscure glazed window to front aspect.
FIRST FLOOR
Split Level Landing
Exposed framework, rafters and wall plate. Book shelving. Two windows to front aspect. High ceiling with LED down lighters. Loft hatch into substantial boarded loft void extending over the central part of the building. Latch doors to:
Principal Bedroom
Substantial double bedroom with exposed framework, purlins, rafters and two vertical timbers. Dressing area with built-in wardrobe cupboard. Windows to front and rear aspect. Pendant light point.
Ensuite Shower Room
Well appointed. Two wash hand basins with mixer tap, tiled splash back, mirror above, cupboards and drawers beneath. Low level WC with oak seat. Frameless glass walk-in shower enclosure. Marble effect splash backs. Slate effect flooring. Chrome towel radiator. High ceiling, and beams. LED down lighters. Extractor fan. Obscure glazed window.
Family Bathroom
Panelled bath with mixer tap, fully tiled surround, shower and folding glass screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level WC with oak seat. Oak effect flooring. Chrome towel radiator. Obscure glazed window. Electric mirror and cupboards. Exposed framework. LED down lighters. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two
Large double bedroom with open fireplace (not in use). Exposed timbers. High ceiling. Cupboard to one side of chimney breast housing hot water cylinder. LED down lighters. Window overlooking main garden.
Bedroom Three
Large double bedroom with exposed timbers. High ceiling. LED down lighters. Window to rear aspect. Two built-in wardrobe cupboards.
OUTSIDE
Front
Access off Horseshoe Lane to the main cottage and guest cottage. Stone setts along the boundary with shingle area providing off-road parking and access to entrance porch. Further area of lawn to side.
Main Rear Garden
Good size level area enjoying privacy, a southerly aspect and views towards water meadow and countryside. Herringbone split level block paved terrace, ideal for entertaining. Flower borders to rear of cottage with roses, hers, lavender and wisteria. External oil fired boiler. Large lawn with surrounding well stocked borders, well screened by fencing, trellis and hedging. Gate within brick and flint wall to side onto Horseshoe Lane. EXTENDED GARDEN AREA: Located at the rear of the Guest cottage. Laid to lawn and well enclosed, ideal as a children’s play area or the creation of a kitchen garden.
GUEST COTTAGE
Rear access with timber frame lean-to porch. Part glazed stable door into: KITCHEN: Dual aspect with window to rear and side aspect. Oak effect roll top work surfaces. High and low level cupboards. Sink with mixer tap and drainer. New World cooker with extractor hood above. Space for fridge/freezer. Recess and plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Hardwood flooring. Light. Loft hatch. SITTING / DINING ROOM: Good size dual aspect reception room with open fireplace with Rayburn (in need of restoration). Window overlooking garden. Obscure glazed window to front aspect. Exposed ceiling beam. Turning staircase with balustrade to side and under stairs cupboard. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Ceiling light. Linen cupboard with radiator and slatted shelving. DOUBLE BEDROOM: Window to rear aspect. Ceiling light point. BATHROOM: Panelled bath with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Chrome towel radiator. Obscure glazed window. THE (truncated)
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Directions
SP11 0BU
Council Tax Band
E
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