Church Street, St Mary Bourne, SP11
A linked Grade II Listed modernised period cottage situated on the edge of the village in the sought after Bourne Valley with stunning views to the rear overlooking the Bourne and village lake
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
An attached Grade II Listed period cottage, constructed of white washed elevations with exposed brickwork over windows, under a thatched roof (the rear cat slide is believed to be one of the very few remaining in the county). The cottage is believed to date back to the late 16th Century and has immense character with numerous exposed beams and timbers and a particularly fine inglenook fireplace in the sitting room. There is a study/dining room with space for desk or table with door leading to a cloakroom. The galley kitchen is fitted with a range of beech cupboards and drawers with ‘butcher block’ work surfaces and ‘Butler’ sink unit. To the first floor there is a large double bedroom, also with numerous exposed timbers and exposed floor boards, with a door leading to an en suite bathroom with white suite. The property benefits from bottled gas central heating with radiators.
Agent’s Note: The current owner has carried out many improvements which include: the installation of a new kitchen and bathroom, rewiring and replumbing, together with the installation of traditional cast iron radiators. The roof was also re-thatched five years ago.
LOCATION
The property is situated near the centre of the popular village of St Mary Bourne, within a conservation area in the Bourne Valley, renowned for its many period houses and cottages and the surrounding undulating countryside. The village has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, church, modern village hall, a Post Office and shop, three public houses and recreation ground with cricket pitch. The nearby towns of Andover (about five miles distant) and Newbury offer fast mainline rail services to Waterloo and Paddington respectively, together with a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. An excellent rail service to Waterloo is also available from Whitchurch, about three miles distant. The cathedral city of Winchester is approximately twenty minutes’ drive away. The A34 and A303 roads and M3 and M4 motorways are all within easy reach.
ACCOMMODATION
Outside light. Broad front door leading into:
SITTING ROOM Fine mellow brick inglenook fireplace with raised brick hearth and exposed timbers over. Ceramic tiled floor. Exposed beams to ceiling. Exposed framework to walls. Window to front aspect overlooking village street. Smoke alarm. TV socket. Telephone point. Down lighting. Understairs storage cupboard with fuse box. Radiator. Latch door to study/dining room. Further door to kitchen.
STUDY / DINING ROOM Window to front aspect. Ceramic tiled floor. Numerous exposed beams to ceiling. Down lighting. Radiator. Latch door to:
CLOAKROOM ‘Heritage’ suite comprising encased wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. WC suite with encased cistern. Obscure glazed window. Exposed beams. Ceramic tiled floor. Down lighting. Towel ring. Shaver socket.
GALLEY KITCHEN ‘Butler’ sink unit with mixer tap. Range of high and low beech panelled cupboards and drawers. ‘Butcher block’ work surfaces. ‘Belling’ four ring gas hob with under oven and grill. Cupboard housing ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler. Integrated washing machine. Integrated fridge. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled floor. Exposed timbers. Radiator. Open beamed entrance with staircase rising to first floor. Door with glazed central panel leading to rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM Exposed beams to ceiling and walls. Window to front aspect overlooking village street. Exposed floor boards. Smoke alarm. Down lighting. Access to loft. Radiator. Steps with low latch door leading into en suite bathroom.
EN SUITE BATHROOM White suite comprising tile encased bath with mixer tap/shower attachment. Encased wash hand basin with ‘butcher block’ surface with oak faced panelled cupboards beneath. WC suite with encased cistern. ‘Mira’ fully tiled corner shower unit. Exposed beams and framework. Oak flooring. Shaver socket. Down lighting. Upright heated towel rail. Door leading into walk-in linen cupboard with hanging rails, slatted shelves, exposed beams, oak plank flooring, window to side aspect, light.
OUTSIDE
Paviour parking area to front of cottage.
Delightful rear garden with views over the River Bourne and lake beyond
REAR GARDEN Well enclosed by a high cob/tile ridged wall with mature hedging to opposite side. Paviour patio area, ideal for ‘al fresco’ eating with paviour pathway meandering through well stocked flower borders to the lower garden. Timber gate with passageway leading to village street with outside tap and light.
Timber garden store with housing to side for gas bottles. Outside light.
LOWER GARDEN Fronting the River Bourne with views over the lake, screened to one side by dwarf brick and flint walling. Mature high hedging to opposite side. Mainly laid to lawn with small paviour patio area. Power points. Steps descending into the River Bourne with flint faced bank to one side.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Butane gas for central heating and hot water. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
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.
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