Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20
A spacious detached restored period cottage situated in the heart of the village
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A picturesque detached period cottage (which we understand was fully rethatched in 2004) and formerly part of the Fifehead Manor Estate, believed to date back some 200-300 years. The cottage in the past has had several uses, including a Post Office/Grocery Store and Bakery (the former ovens can still be seen within the external workshop). It has been extended over the years to provide additional accommodation and has a wealth of character including a splendid broad deep inglenook fireplace in the main reception room, together with window seats and exposed beams and timbers. The gardens, which lie mainly to the rear of the property, have been attractively landscaped and provide a colourful display. There is also a large summerhouse and patio area (ideal for those who enjoy ’al fresco’ eating). The cottage benefits from mainly double glazing and oil fired central heating.
Agent’s Note: The vendors have owned the property for some seventeen years and have some original photographs including documents dating back to when the property was purchased in 1928 for £440.
LOCATION
The property is situated within the village of Middle Wallop which has a garage, public house and recently renovated village hall. There is a primary school in Nether Wallop and the adjacent village of Over Wallop has a Post office/store, church and public house. Stockbridge, a 10 minute drive away, offers a variety of shops, a Post Office, hotels and public houses, churches, a doctor’s surgery and primary and secondary schools. Andover has a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo as well as Grateley (which is within 5 minutes’ drive). The A303 is also nearby with easy access to London and the West Country. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within about 25 minutes’ drive and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.
ACCOMMODATION
Covered ENTRANCE PORCH Old part glazed front door leading into small vestibule with double doors leading into:
SITTING ROOM Splendid deep inglenook fireplace with raised brick hearth, inset log burning stove, recess to one side with storage pace for logs, fine exposed beam over. Exposed beams. Window seat with further window to sale aspect. double and single radiator. Down lighting. Telephone point. Staircase rising to first floor with understairs storage cupboard. Latch door leading into study. Open entrance into family room.
FAMILY ROOM Feature fireplace with raised brick hearth, inset log effect electric stove, beamed mantel. Dado rail. Exposed beam to ceiling. Window seat with wooden blinds. Telephone point.
STUDY Small paned window overlooking side garden. Vaulted ceiling with down lighters. Exposed beam. Built-in corner cupboard with ‘Trianco Eurostar’ oil fired boiler with pump.
BREAKFAST ROOM Picture window overlooking rear terrace and main garden. Part timber clad walls. TV socket. Radiator. Step with open beamed entrance to kitchen. Pine door leading to:
DINING ROOM Vaulted pine ceiling. Three quarter small paned glazed window with fine views over the rear garden. Further windows to either aspect. Exposed timbers. Double radiator.
KITCHEN circular stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Extensive range of birch panelled units with granite work surfaces. Recess with inset oil fired Rayburn with tiled splash back and sill, overhead lighting and beam above. Plumbing for dishwasher. Four ring ceramic hob. Built-in larder cupboard with recess to side for large upright fridge/freezer. Central island with granite work top, drawers to either end. Paved floor. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Exposed beams. Wide open entrance leading to utility room with staircase to one side rising to second landing.
UTLITY ROOM Sink unit with central bowl and mixer tap. Range of wood effect high and low cupboards. Glass fronted china cupboards with glass shelving. Paved floor. Four ceiling spot lights. Exposed beams. Smoke alarm. Open entrance into rear lobby. Latch door into:
LAUNDRY ROOM Part pine clad walls. Built-in storage cupboard with further cupboard over, shelving to one side. Plumbing for washing machine. Large understairs storage cupboard with pine clad walls and ceiling.
REAR LOBBY Shelving to one wall. Window. Door with central glazed panel leading into rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING (ONE) Leaded window to front aspect. Panelled doors to master bedroom and bedroom two.
MASTER BEDROOM Leaded picture window to front aspect with wooden blind. Victorian cast iron fireplace. Part exposed beams. Built-in wardrobe cupboard to one side. Fitted double wardrobe cupboard to opposite side with shelving. Radiator. Latch door to:
DRESSING ROOM Small paned window to rear aspect. Four down lighters. Access to insulated loft with light via ladder. Built-in hanging rails with deep shelving over. Exposed beam. Built-in seat. Radiator. Latch door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising corner shower unit with ‘Mira’ shower, overhead light and extractor fan. Close coupled WC suite. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, light and illuminated mirror. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Built-in shelving with shaver point. Down lighters. Heated towel rail/radiator. Built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving and light.
BEDROOM TWO Picture window to front aspect with wooden blinds. Victorian cast iron fireplace. Large walk-in airing cupboard housing lagged copper cylinder, fitted immersion and shelf. Radiator. Latch door leading onto:
LANDING (TWO) Window to side aspect with wooden blinds. Recess to one wall with large built-in pine panelled storage cupboard. Stairs descending to ground floor. Doors leading to:
BEDROOM THREE Window to side aspect.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising maple clad bath with ‘Mira Events’ shower with folding screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC with pine seat. UPVC obscure glazed windows on two aspects with ceramic tiled sills and blinds. Part ceramic tiled/part timber clad walls. Wood effect oak flooring. Down lighter. Radiator.
Useful boarded BOX ROOM Low ceiling.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN Partly screened by picket fencing with raised heavy timber faced border with mature hedging. Wide open shingle driveway providing ample parking. Wisteria to front wall of cottage. Timber log store with tiled roof. Storage shed with latch door to side leading through to rear garden. Oil tank. To the opposite side of the cottage we understand there is a pedestrian right of way with gate leading into the rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Delightful attractively landscaped with lawned areas with brick pathways. Borders containing a colourful display of flowers, shrubs and plants. Timber decked area (ideal for ‘al fresco’ eating with outside tap and light. Trellis archway with clematis with feature dwarf flint walls to either side with brick pathway leading to rear entrance. Metal gate leading into vegetable garden with paved path. Paved steps leading onto large paved terrace, partly screened by trellis work with clematis. Outside lighting.
Aluminium greenhouse with power. Timber garden shed.
Large timber SUMMERHOUSE / STUDIO Covered area to front providing shade. Half glazed French doors to front elevation with window to same aspect. Vaulted ceiling. Power points.
Brick built OUTBUILDING (Formerly The Bakery with the original steam pipe oven – currently used as a workshop and storage area). Exposed brick floor. Power and light.
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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