Bush Farm Lane, Thruxton, SP11
A substantial country house providing exceptionally spacious and well appointed family accommodation, together with a large garage block, standing in gardens and grounds of approximately one acre in a rural location situated between Thruxton and Quarley, beside the A303
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A substantially extended detached country house, constructed of mainly colour washed smooth rendered and brick elevations beneath a pitched tiled roof with oak frame double glazed windows. The extremely spacious accommodation includes a large central reception hall with fireplace, a drawing room opening into a triple aspect garden room (with free-standing open fireplace), spacious dining room and home office, all with oak flooring throughout. Also on the ground floor there is a large open plan kitchen with adjoining breakfast area, a utility/boiler room and a ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor there is a spacious landing, off which are four extremely large double bedrooms (two en suite) and a family bathroom. The property stands in attractively landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately one acre. There is also the benefit of a substantial double garage with adjoining car port and large loft void (providing potential for conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary consents).
LOCATION
The property is situated between the villages of Thruxton and Quarley which offer everyday amenities including two public houses and a village halls. Andover, some four miles away, provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, as well as a mainline railway station offering fast services to Waterloo. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within a half hour’s drive.
ACCOMMODATION
Covered ENTRANCE PORCH under a pitched tiled roof supported by timbers. Hand made door with bespoke ironmongery leading into:
Large central RECEPTION HALL Open brick fireplace housing cast iron wood burning stove standing in herringbone brick hearth with exposed bressummer over, display shelving to one side. Full height casement overlooking rear garden. Further window to front aspect. Wide staircase with decorative turned style balustrade to one side rising to first floor. Exposed ceiling timbers. Oak flooring. Inset door mat. Double radiator. Door to deep understairs storage with light and window to front aspect. Small paned part bevelled glazed door into drawing room with adjoining garden room. Small paned part bevelled glazed double doors into dining room.
DRAWING ROOM OPENING INTO GARDEN ROOM
DRAWING ROOM Picture window to front aspect overlooking garden. Glazed patio doors with full height casement windows to either side opening onto rear patio and garden. High ceilings with exposed timbers. Oak flooring. Two double radiators. Wide opening into garden room. Raised free-standing open fireplace on oak edged plinth with large suspended hood above.
GARDEN ROOM Full height picture windows to front and rear aspect with two full height casement windows to side aspect. Oak flooring. Upright radiator.
FAMILY DINING ROOM Double sided inglenook style brick fireplace housing double sided cast iron wood burning stove standing on raised brick hearth with exposed bressummer over. Picture window to front aspect. Exposed ceiling timbers. Oak flooring. Double radiator. Part bevelled glazed double doors into kitchen/breakfast room. Panelled door into office.
OFFICE Wood burning stove (other side of inglenook). Full height casement window to front aspect. Two large windows to side aspect. Oak flooring. Ceiling coving. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Upright radiator.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Kitchen: ‘Rangemaster’ comprising two ovens, grill, plate warmer and five ring gas hob with decorative ceramic tiled splash back and ‘Rangemaster’ hood with extractor fan and lights above. Extensive range of solid oak fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating corner display shelving. Peninsular unit with breakfast bar. Ample roll top work surfaces. Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer to side. Integrated ‘Bosch’ dishwasher. Recess for upright fridge/freezer. Slate effect ceramic tiled flooring. Picture window overlooking rear garden. Glazed double doors opening onto gravelled rear patio. Ceiling coving. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Wide opening to side of peninsular unit into:
Breakfast Area: Glazed patio doors with full height casement windows to either side opening onto gravelled rear patio. Oak flooring. Ceiling coving. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Double radiator. Doors to cloakroom and
UTILITY / BOILER ROOM Stainless steel sink unit with circular drainer to one side, cupboard beneath. Roll top work surfaces. Recess and plumbing for washing machine with space above for dryer. ‘Grant’ oil fired boiler. Oak flooring. Half glazed door with high level windows to either side providing access to outside. Two ceiling light points. Meters/fuse box. Double radiator.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising contemporary wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Oak flooring. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Extractor fan. Double radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Large central GALLERIED LANDING Glazed patio doors with full height casement windows to either side overlooking the rear garden (Juliet balcony not installed). Picture window to front aspect overlooking main garden. Balustrade continues overlooking stairwell. Access to loft space. Ceiling light point. Double radiator. Doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM Glazed patio doors with casement windows to either side overlooking ornamental pond, patio and rear garden (Juliet balcony not in place). Built-in double wardrobes. Access to eaves storage. Ceiling light point with fan. Double radiator. Door into:
Large Luxury En Suite Bathroom: White comprising corner bath with seat, mixer tap/hand held shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Sliding door into large tiled cubicle housing ‘Mira Excel’ shower. Ceramic tiled flooring. Half tiled walls. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. High ceiling with halogen ceiling down lighters. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail/radiator. Panelled door into walk-in airing cupboard housing lagged copper cylinder with slatted shelving.
BEDROOM TWO / GUEST BEDROOM Picture window to front aspect. Ceiling light point. Double radiator. Door into:
En Suite Shower Room: Contemporary free-standing circular glass wash hand basin with mixer tap standing on glass shelf with tiled splash back. Low level corner WC. Glass/tiled shower enclosure with ‘Mira Event’ shower. Ceramic tiled flooring. Decorative T&G half panelling to walls. Storage recess. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Heated towel rail/radiator. Access to eaves storage.
BEDROOM THREE Picture window to rear aspect overlooking ornamental pond and garden. Ceiling light point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Picture window to front aspect overlooking garden to farmland beyond. Small window to side aspect. Ceiling light point. Double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising tile panelled double ended bath with central mixer tap/hand held shower attachment. Glass screen with wall mounted ‘Mira Sport’ shower. Fully tiled surround. Wide contemporary wash hand basin with central mixer tap, open fronted storage and drawers beneath. Low level WC. Half tiled walls. Deep alcoves (ideal for towels etc). Halogen ceiling down lighters. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail/radiator.
OUTSIDE
Splayed access of village lane leading to substantial decorative wrought iron electric gates between two large brick piers with lantern style lights on top. Gravelled Cotswold stone driveway lined with conifers widening to the side of the house allowing access to the double garage and car port and providing generous parking and turning space.
FRONT GARDEN Comprises a large level lawned area interspersed with mature trees and well enclosed by hedging. Gravelled path leads to the front entrance porch and continues round the property with well stocked beds with a colourful variety of flowering plants and mature shrubs. Small apple orchard enclosed by post and rail fencing.
GARAGING Constructed of brick and block elevations and comprises a large double garage with deep awning to front supported by brick piers with CAR PORT to one side. Large loft space with full height window to gable end overlooking the orchard. (This provides excellent scope for creating a further guest suite or creating a games room, subject to obtaining the necessary consents). Gravelled hard standing to side of garage housing oil tank (ample space makes it ideal for boat/caravan etc).
REAR GARDEN To the rear of the property there is a large gravelled Cotswold stone patio extending outside the drawing room and kitchen/breakfast room. Raised brick ornamental carp pond. The rear garden is laid to lawn with central mature beech tree. To the rear boundary there is a small paddock, enclosed by post and rail fencing with wire stock fencing and screened by conifers. Timber tool shed with log store to rear. Greenhouse.
BRICK OUTBULDING Sliding glazed doors to front. Light and power connected. Lockable store to rear.
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
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.