Appleshaw, Andover, SP11
A unique detached period cottage which has been sympathetically modernised to provide charming family accommodation with immense character standing in a mainly walled garden in a tucked away position within this sought after village
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A charming detached Grade II Listed cottage which has been cleverly created by the current owners over recent years by reinstating two linked properties back into one fine dwelling. Jasmine Cottage is constructed of mainly colour washed brick and brick and flint elevations beneath a part tile and part thatched roof. The charming accommodation which has been tastefully modernised and is beautifully presented comprises a dual aspect sitting room with numerous exposed timbers and a fireplace housing a wood burning stove, a central family room with a fine inglenook fireplace, a good sized dining room also with wood burning stove within a large brick corner fireplace and a well planned and appointed farmhouse kitchen with “Esse” range, oak units and an adjoining utility area. There is also a cloakroom/wet room on the ground floor. To the first floor, three large double bedrooms, a fourth single bedroom and a family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. The cottage is set slightly back from the village road and stands in landscaped gardens which are mainly enclosed by smooth rendered tile capped walling. There is also the benefit of two off road parking areas for three/four cars and a detached garage/workshop with light and power connected.
The property also has the benefit of a heat store/heat exchanger which supplies the cottage with mains pressure domestic hot water and central heating. This is fed individually or concurrently by the “Esse” range and a back boiler to the main fireplace.
Agents’ Note: To fully appreciate this unique and well situated character cottage a viewing is essential.
LOCATION
The village of Appleshaw has a fine church, primary school, public house, village hall and recreation ground. Andover approximately five miles away, offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo (in about one hour). The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are both within about a half hour drive and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.
ACCOMMODATION
Outside lantern style light. Half glazed cottage door passing beneath exposed beam into DINING ROOM Impressive wide brick open fireplace which houses a cast iron wood burning stove, standing on a raised brick hearth with oak mantle over. Exposed ceiling timber. Solid English oak staircase with oak balustrade to one side rising to first floor. Large double window to front aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring. Meter and fuse box concealed within high level case. Three wall light points. Double radiator. Braced oak double doors into fully shelved, full height cupboard. Braced solid oak door into FAMILY ROOM. Wide opening through exposed framework leading into FARMHOUSE KITCHEN.
FAMILY ROOM This features a large, deep inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood burning stove (with back boiler) on flagstone hearth, all beneath exposed oak beam. Picture window to front aspect. Half obscure glazed door to outside. Large exposed ceiling timber. Flagstone flooring. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Double radiator. Braced and ledged pine latch door into
SITTING ROOM Open brick inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood burning stove, standing on a raised brick hearth beneath oak beam. Numerous exposed beams and timbers. Small pane bevelled glazed door providing access to the main garden. Three further windows over two aspects overlooking the gardens. Double radiator.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Brick inglenook fireplace housing an “Esse” two oven/two hob oil fired range. Belfast sink unit with solid oak surround providing drainers on either side with central mixer tap. Range of high and low solid oak fronted cupboards and drawers which incorporates a double glass fronted china display cabinet and some low level open fronted shelving. Integral day fridge unit. Integrated Tecnik dishwasher. Picture window overlooking walled rear garden. Roll top work surfaces including a peninsular unit. Ceramic tiled flooring. Exposed ceiling timber. Suspended spotlights. Double radiator. Opening into
UTILITY AREA Circular stainless steel sink with wide drainer to one side and mixer tap. Low level double cupboard beneath. Further roll top work surface to one side, all with ceramic tiled splash back. Recess and plumbing for washing machine and further recess to one side ideal for freezer. Continuation of the ceramic tiled flooring. Part glazed door to rear garden. Exposed ceiling timbers. Suspended spotlights. Further halogen down lighter. Radiator. Braced solid oak latch door leading into
CLOAKROOM / WET ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash basin with oak sill over. Low level WC with solid oak seat. Glass wall creating an open fronted enclosure with overhead shower. Exposed ceiling timbers. Halogen ceiling down lighters, one with integrated extractor fan. Window to rear aspect.
FIRST FLOOR
SPLIT LEVEL LANDING Central ceiling light point. Exposed beams and timbers. Access to loft space via hatch. Doors to bedrooms two, three, four and family bathroom.
INNER HALL Central ceiling light point with doors to principal bedroom and bathroom.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM Accessed via old braced door with cast iron hinges. Tall part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Exposed framework to one wall. Wide exposed oak purlins. Small paned double window to side aspect overlooking the garden. Wall light point. Low level storage eaves space. Double radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Window to front aspect. Cast iron Victorian fireplace. Ceiling light point. Deep alcove with high level double cupboard to one side. Double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Double window to rear aspect with fine views towards a large paddock. Braced and ledged door to deep walk-in clothes cupboard. Further door to another deep cupboard which houses the insulated copper cylinder and header tank with shelving. Central ceiling light point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Dormer window to rear aspect with attractive views towards a large paddock. Exposed purlin, beams and framework. Solid oak braced doors. Ceiling light point. Double radiator.
BATHROOM White suite comprising a double ended bath unit with central mixer tap and hand held shower attachment which is cleverly built into an alcove with wall light over. Pedestal wash hand basin with glass screen, mirror and light above. Low level WC. Glass enclosure with central folding door which houses an overhead shower. Cast iron diamond shape window set into oak framework to front aspect. Heated towel rail/radiator.
OUTSIDE
Direct access off the village lane onto a generous gravelled parking area immediately in front of one part of the cottage, providing access to the front door. Shrub border to one side. Wrought iron gate into a gravelled courtyard area in front of the other part of the cottage with mature hedging, plants and wood stores.
The main landscaped garden lies to the side and rear of the cottage and includes a gravelled patio area, retained by curved brick walling with wide raised border to one side containing a variety of mature shrubs and plants. The garden is laid mainly to lawn interspersed with flower borders and mature shrubs and is almost entirely enclosed by smooth rendered, tile capped walling, apart from the side which has ranch-style wicker fencing. To the side boundary there is access through a wooden picket gate with similar fencing to one side to a further gravelled parking area and the garage/workshop. Both of these are accessed by an unmade track from the village road which also services another property and a large paddock.
The GARAGE/WORKSHOP is constructed of timber weatherboard elevations beneath a pitch slate roof. There are double doors to the front and windows and a personnel door to one side. Inside there is a work bench, comprehensive fitted shelving, a water supply and light and power is connected (which includes a 3 phase supply).
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and 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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