Andover 4 miles (London Waterloo from 66 minutes)
Marlborough 17 miles
Winchester 22 miles
Stockbridge 12 miles

Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Cloakroom • Principal bedroom suite with dressing area and study • 4 double bedrooms (2 en suite) • Family bathroom • Conservatory • Garaging • Heated swimming pool • In all circa 1.25 acres

THE PROPERTY
The Down House is set in an private position on the edge of the picturesque village of Appleshaw within the rolling countryside of the North Wessex Downs an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. The house dates from 1930 and sits centrally in the grounds. It has a well planned layout and large windows which imbue the interior with a great sense of
light and space.

In 1996 the property was extended and the
accommodation is as shown on the floorplan. From the drive an attractive loggia provides covered access to the front door which opens into the reception hall. There are doors
either side, to the dual aspect sitting room and the dining room which has lovely wood panelling. A cosy innner hall with fireplace and stove leads to the conservtory and the impressive drawing room with its open fire and dual aspect views over the grounds.

The large kitchen breakfast room is very well equipped with plenty of storage space. There is an Aga plus a a separte hob and built in oven. A valuable hatch opens into the dining room.

There is a useful larder, guest w/c and utility room. The staircase rises from the inner hall to the first floor landing and onto the luxurious master bedroom suite with its dressing areas, large en suite bathroom and private study. The second and third double bedrooms both have smart ensuite facilities and there is a family bathroom which serves 2 more double bedrooms on the top floor. There is excellent attic storage space. There are many beautiful southerly views over the surrounding countryside.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached from the lane through automated gates. The curved drive leads to the front of the house and on to the garage, parking area and open fronted double garage building which has potential to become a self contained annex and is home to the pool heating and treatment system.

The extensive gardens surround the house. The secluded and well screened heated swimming pool and terrace is to the east of the house.

There are further nicely screened terraces immediately off the conservtory and kitchen. The open level grounds are predominantly laid to lawn with mature hedges to the boundaries. There is plenty of room for outdoor entertaining and games. The total area of the grounds is c.1.25acres.

COVID-19: Where possible we recommend a virtual viewing initially, but should you wish to arrange a physical viewing we will be following the Government Coronavirus guidance and would ask you to ensure social distancing is observed at all times to protect all of us. Viewings will be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes and only a maximum of 2 people from the same household are permitted to view. Please bring a face covering as you may not be able to enter the property without one.

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired
central heating. BT broadband super fast fibre available.
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LOCATION Appleshaw is situated some 6 miles to the northwest of
Andover. The village of Appleshaw itself offers amenities,
which include a village pub, church and school. The surrounding
area is noted for its outstanding natural beauty. The town of
Andover offers comprehensive amenities which include a main
line railway station with trains to London’s Waterloo (c.70 mins ), sports and leisure complex, College of Further Education, various infants, junior and secondary schools and two golf courses. The catchment schools are Appleshaw St Peters C of E Primary School and Harrow Way School in Andover. Peter Symond’s Sixth Form College is in Winchester. Independent preparatory schools include Farleigh and Rookwood with Winchester College and St Swithun’s in Winchester, Godolphin School in Salisbury and Embley in Romsey. The area is well served by road, with the A303 trunk road providing access to the A34 and M3 motorway.