Ibthorpe, Andover, Hampshire SP11

4 Bedroom Cottage for sale in

DESCRIPTION

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.

LOCATION

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.

ACCOMMODATION – MAIN COTTAGE

Steps down beneath a pegged oak thatch PORCH on brick plinths with overhead light.  Oak panel door into:

ENTRANCE HALL  Coir mat at threshold.  Slate effect flooring.  Ceiling beams.  Alcove with hanging rail and shelf.  Panel door into:

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM   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)  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)  Exposed framework, purlins, rafters and two vertical timbers.  Dressing area with built-in wardrobe cupboard.  Windows to front and rear aspect.  Pendant light point.  

EN SUITE 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)  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)  Exposed timbers. High ceiling.  LED down lighters.  Window to rear aspect.  Two built-in wardrobe cupboards.

OUTSIDE

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.

ACCOMMODATION – GUEST COTTAGE

Rear access with timber frame lean-to porch.  Part glazed stable door into:

KITCHEN   (Dual aspect)  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) 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 COTTAGE GARDEN  Five bar gate on brick piers off track onto private gravelled parking area enclosed by brick/timber walling.  Level lawn enclosed by fencing and hedging.  Herbaceous border with trellis and roses.  Holly and two apple stress.  Sheds.  Oil tank.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage.  Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.

DIRECTIONS   

POST CODE  SP11 0BU.


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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

Important information

Property Ref: 2-55626_1696

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