Appleshaw, Andover, SP11
A spacious seven bedroom detached Grade II listed period cottage (formerly two cottages), standing in mature gardens and grounds, together with adjoining paddock, amounting to just under three acres
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
An exceptionally spacious detached Grade II listed period cottage, believed to date back some 300-400 years, and understood originally to have been two farm cottages, which then became a public house closing down in 1966 and subsequently became a residential home. The cottages, which are in need of modernisation, are constructed of colour washed rendered elevations under a mainly thatched/part slate roof. The cottages offer a wealth of character with exposed beams and framework and would ideally suit those looking for a large family home or possibly annexe/staff facilities. The gardens are attractively landscaped with an old brick and flint barn, a heated swimming pool and stabling with adjoining paddocks.
LOCATION
The village of Appleshaw has a fine church, primary school, playing fields, new village hall and public house. Andover, approximately four miles away, offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.
COTTAGE ONE
ACCOMMODATION
Panelled front door with windows to either side leading into:
RECEPTION HALL Staircase rising to first floor. Built-in cupboard with shelves. Radiator. Two doorways leading to sitting room. Door to kitchen. Further door to cloaks cupboard with fuse box and doorway leading into adjoining cottage. Step rising to:
LOWER HALLWAY Doors leading to larder room with shelves and window and:
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising low level WC suite with wooden seat, wash hand basin. Obscure glazed window. Tiled floor.
SITTING ROOM Fireplace with log burning stove with raised brick hearth, timber mantel and windows to either side. Further window to front aspect towards the church. Exposed timbers. TV socket. Double and single radiator. Entrance to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Stainless steel sink unit. Range of cupboards and drawers. Ample work surfaces. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Window overlooking rear garden. Electric cooker panel. Tiled floor. Space for breakfast table. Recess with ‘Camray Quartet’ oil fired boiler and programmer. Exposed timbers. Radiator. Open entrance to:
REAR LOBBY Tiled floor. Space for upright fridge/freezer with built-in cupboards to one side. Door with glazed central panel to covered PORCH with timber support with door to coal store.
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious LANDING Exposed timber framework. Access to loft. Window to front aspect towards church. Built-in storage cupboard with shelves. Doors leading to bedrooms and bathroom. Further door leading to
INNER LANDING Shelves to one side. Wall mirror. Built-in wardrobe cupboard to one end. Part exposed floor boards. Door to adjoining cottage (leading into bedroom).
BEDROOM ONE Window to front aspect with views towards the church. Two fitted double wardrobe cupboards. Double radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Window to side aspect. Fitted double wardrobe cupboard with mirror panels. Exposed framework. Radiator.
BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath, large shower cubicle. Low level WC suite. Wash hand basin. Window to rear aspect. Vinyl floor. Part tiled walls. Wall mirror. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing ‘Titan’ water tank, fitted immersion.
COTTAGE TWO (Approached from the right hand side of the property)
ACCOMMODATION
Glazed panelled front door with glazed side panels leading into:
RECEPTION HALL Wood effect laminated floor. Glazed panelled door to study. Wide entrance and step to:
INNER HALLWAY Wood effect laminate floor. Exposed timbers. Staircase rising to first floor with half landing. Large built-in cloaks cupboard. Doors leading to living room and kitchen/dining room. Glazed panelled door to rear lobby.
LIVING ROOM Fireplace with inset log burning stove, slate hearth, arch to one side with cupboard beneath. Sash window on two aspects (one with views towards the church). Dado rail. TV socket. Built-in book/display recess. Two double radiators.
STUDY Window to front aspect. Radiator.
REAR LOBBY Slate floor. Small paned glazed panelled stable door to main garden. Doors leading into utility/freezer room, passageway and cloakroom.
UTILITY/FREEZER ROOM Plumbing for washing machine. Meter/fuse box.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising low level WC suite with wooden seat, wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled shelving. Slate floor. Leaded window depicting a goose.
PASSAGEWAY Step leading to kitchen/dining room with walk-in larder cupboard with shelving, light and slate floor.
FARMHOUSE SIZE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Kitchen: Stainless steel sink unit. Range of cupboards and drawers. Plumbing for dishwasher. Ample work surfaces. Central island with granite top with cupboards and drawers beneath, recess for cooker. Recess with inset Rayburn with stainless steel pan shelf above, shelved cupboard to one side. Down lighters. Electric cooker point. Window overlooking main garden. Slate floor. Radiator.
Dining Area: Attractive wood panelling with built-in seating. Window to front aspect with views towards the church. Wall light points. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious LANDING Exposed framework to one wall. Access to loft. Radiator. Doors to bedrooms one and two and bathroom. Steps to lower landing.
BEDROOM ONE Sash window on two aspects (one with views towards the church). Two fitted single wardrobe cupboards. Double radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Large window to front aspect with views towards the church. Door to adjoining cottage landing. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising claw footed slipper bath with mixer tap/shower attachment. Corner shower cubicle (‘Mira Sport’). Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC suite with wooden seat. Walk-in recess with shelving and light. Large walk-in airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder, fitted immersion, slatted shelves. Window to side aspect. Vinyl floor. Double radiator.
LOWER LANDING Recess to one wall. Doors leading to:
BEDROOM THREE Window to rear aspect. Fitted single wardrobe cupboard. Double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Window to rear aspect. Open single wardrobe cupboard. Telephone point. Radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE Windows to rear aspect. Built-in screened shelving. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
The gardens provide a most attractive setting for the property, with many varied mature and colourful shrubs and different areas of the gardens introducing new interest and views. To the front of the property is a gravelled parking area, with a lawn to one side and flower border. A gate leads to the side of the house, with path and steps up to a patio with central flower bed, Yew and Holly trees. Oil tank.
THE REAR GARDEN is part walled, being laid to lawn with borders and mature shrubs, including Paul Scarlett red flowered May, Himalayan mountain rose. Timber garden store with swimming pool changing room to the rear. Brick paved steps lead to a further area with a twisted Beech and a pond, the path continuing to a further paved area with flint edged circular bed with Mount Atlas Blue Cedar. A metal gates leads to the:
‘HOPPER’ SWIMMING POOL (28’ x 14’ / 8.53m x 4.27m – max depth approx 6’ / 1.9m) Liner construction. Semi circular steps at shallow end. Paved and brick dwarf wall surround.
BARN (about 19’1” x 14’6” / 5.81m x 4.42m) Brick and flint construction under a galvanised roof (formerly a wheelwright’s shop). Brick paved floor and fireplace containing the swimming pool pump and heating system with ‘Certikin’ oil fired boiler Electricity connected. Oil tank to rear. Circular paved sitting our area.
THE BUILDINGS From the garden a gate leads to the STABLES comprising two timber LOOSE BOXES with overhang. A covered way between the boxes leads to a lean-to FEED STORE to the rear. Concrete yard to front. Electricity and water connected. A gate provides access to a two bay galvanised iron POLE BARN with concrete floor and strip lighting and adjoining HAY STORE and the paddock.
THE PADDOCK The land which gently slopes, amounts in all to about 2.65 acres and is within one enclosure, bordered by Sycamore, Beech and Oak trees which provide shelter. Water is connected. We understand there is a right of way from this land to the village street.
Agent’s Note: The vendor at present has the use of some five acres of grazing on the adjoining Redenham Park.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. 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.
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.