Cattle Lane, Abbotts Ann, SP11
An extended detached bungalow providing well presented accommodation standing in a beautifully landscaped garden of approximately 0.65 acres on the edge of this sought after village. Whilst the property is well presented there is potential to replace the existing dwelling, subject to planning permission.
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A detached bungalow which has been extended over the years, constructed partly of timber frame and partly cavity elevations beneath a mainly pitched roof. The accommodation, which is well presented by the current owners, consists of an entrance hall, sitting room, attractive conservatory with African slate flooring, a well appointed open plan kitchen/dining room, separate utility, three double bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room. The main feature is the beautifully landscaped mature garden of well in excess of half an acre, featuring an ornamental pond. There is also a garage/workshop.
Agent’s Note: The property offers potential for further enlargement or replacement, subject to any necessary building consents.
LOCATION
Abbotts Ann has a public house, church, primary school, an award winning post office/store and nearby garden centre. Andover, approximately three miles away, provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station with fast services to London (Waterloo in just over one hour). There is also a main line railway station at Grateley, approximately five minutes drive away. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are both within about twenty minutes’ drive.
ACCOMMODATION
Outside lantern style light. Part small pane glazed door leading into:
REAR LOBBY Central ceiling light point. Ceramic tiled floor. Window to side aspect. Small pane obscure glazed door leading into:
INNER HALLWAY Central ceiling light point. Ceramic tiled floor. Dado rail. Access to loft space via hatch. Double doors to built-in cupboard with further cupboard over. Open doorway with glazed panel above into utility. Doors into kitchen/breakfast room and sitting room. Panelled door into cloakroom. Double radiator.
CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern. Contemporary wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled surround and roll top surface to one side, double cupboard beneath. Concealed lights above with high level cupboard to side. Glazed door into fully tiled cubicle housing shower with light and extractor fan above. Halogen ceiling down lighter. Obscure glazed window with tiled sill to rear aspect. Heated towel rail/radiator.
SITTING ROOM Fireplace housing cast iron wood burner effect stove (gas fired) standing on African slate hearth. Central ceiling light point. Two wall light points. Ceiling coving. Picture window to front aspect overlooking garden. Further casement window to rear aspect. Two double radiators. TV point. Telephone point. Glazed double doors opening into:
CONSERVATORY (with views over the gardens) Constructed of low rendered walls supporting UPVC glazed elevations beneath a pitched roof. Attractive African slate floor. Glazed double doors opening onto patio and garden. Central ceiling light point with fan. Two opening skylights. Telephone point. Two double radiators.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Kitchen: Stainless steel sink unit with granite drainer to side and mixer tap. Extensive range of maple effect high and low cupboards and drawers incorporating glazed china display cabinets with open fronted wine racks to either side. Integrated ‘AEG’ dishwasher, freezer and fridge. Low level stainless steel ‘Hotpoint’ double oven and grill with ‘AEG’ four ring ceramic hob over, extractor fan and light above concealed within stainless steel hood. Ample granite and ‘Iroko’ work surfaces, all with decorative tiled splash back. Ceramic tiled floor. Ceiling light point with three directional spot lights. Picture window to front aspect overlooking garden. Further similar window to rear aspect also overlooking garden. Wide opening into:
Dining Area: Space for family dining table. Window to rear aspect overlooking garden. Two ceiling light points (both with directional spot lights). Deep recess ideal for dresser. Wood laminate flooring. Double radiator. Stripped pine door into front hall.
UTILITY/BOILER ROOM Window to front aspect. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Roll top work surface with range of cupboards beneath. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Ceiling light point. Ceramic tiled floor.
FRONT HALL Central ceiling light point. Wood laminate flooring. Half obscure glazed door to front garden. Double radiator. Stripped pine doors to:
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM Wide bay window to front aspect with attractive views over the beautifully landscaped garden. Further window to side aspect. Chimney breast with deep recesses to either side )ideal for built-in/free standing bedroom furniture). Three ceiling light points. Wood laminate flooring. Double radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Picture window to front aspect overlooking garden. Central ceiling light point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Window to rear aspect. Central ceiling light point. Double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising wood panelled double ended bath with central mixer tap/hand held shower attachment and decorative tiled surround. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with double cupboard beneath, sill to side, decorative tiled splash back and mirror above. Upright wall mounted heated towel rail/radiator. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect. Three halogen ceiling down lighters.
OUTSIDE
Directly off Cattle Lane steps lead to a concrete path and continue to the front entrance (leading to front hallway).
The front garden lies to either side of this path, laid mainly to lawn with a number of well stocked borders containing a great variety of flowers, shrubs and conifers. To the front boundary there is a maturing oak tree. To the right hand side of the front lawn a wide leafy arch between the hedgerow leads to the side garden. To the end of the property, where the conservatory is located, there is a raised paved patio with border to one end surrounded by a lawned area. This area of garden is well screened to the side by hedging and low ship lap fencing and to the front by a variety of shrubs and trees. From the rear boundary, with the exception of a couple of conifers, there is an open aspect over the adjoining farmland. A further leafy arch leads to an area of garden immediately behind the property which is mainly laid to lawn with a number of inset features with rocks and plants, well screened at the rear boundary by mature hedging. To the front of the entrance porch there is a small paved area with a path continuing to the garage/workshop and parking area.
The main area of garden (as shown in the photographs) lies to other side of the bungalow and is mainly laid to lawn with wide shaped colourful borders and a large ornamental pond with waterfall. Clematis covered gazebo standing on raised decking, light and power connected.
GARAGE/WORKSHOP Constructed of block plinths supporting timber frame/clad elevations beneath a pitched corrugated roof. Light and power connected. Concrete floor. Up and over door to front. Windows to front and rear aspect. to the front there is a generous concrete hard standing providing ample parking. Aluminium greenhouse. From the parking area the property has a right of way over a curved driveway that leads down to Cattle Lane and the village of Abbotts Ann.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DISCLAIMER
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