Durnford Close, Chilbolton, SO20
A spacious detached family house, situatede in a corner position in an established residential close in this popular vilalge in the Test Valley
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A modern detached family house, believed to have been built in the 1970s by the renowned builders, Dunnings, constructed of brick/tile clad elevations under a tiled roof with the benefit of double glazed windows and doors. The accommodation briefly comprises a spacious reception hall with cloakroom, three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility room. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), bedroom two with adjoining family/hobbies room. Family bathroom with corner bath and shower.
Improvements over the last three years include: a newly fitted kitchen, Georgian style panelled doors to the first floor with brass handles (both ground and first floor), a newly landscaped garden and fencing, new French doors in drawing and dining rooms, new fireplace, UPVC soffits and fascias, new loft insulation and a new electrical test and fuse box.
LOCATION
The property is situated in a corner position in a well established residential close in the popular village of Chilbolton which offers a variety of local amenities including a Post Office/store, church, village hall and public house. A second public house ‘The Mayfly’ sits on the bank of the River Test and is just a few minutes walk away. There are many charming walks from Joys Lane, in the centre of the village, to Chilbolton Common – a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest and a renowned local beauty spot particularly noted for its rich Flora and traversed by the River Test. West Down also a short walk away is ideal for dog walking. There is a reputable primary school in the neighbouring village of Wherwell, approximately 1½ miles away, and the picturesque town of Stockbridge is some four miles distant. Andover, six 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 cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are about fifteen and twenty five minutes drive respectively, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.
ACCOMMODATION
Large covered ENTRANCE PORCH Brick pillar, timber clad ceiling. New oak effect UPVC panelled front door with side panel leading into:
Spacious RECEPTION HALL Open tread stairs rising to first floor. Smoke alarm. Wall light point. Double radiator. Panelled doors to:
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising low level WC suite. Wash hand basin. Wall mirror. Circular ‘port hole’ window. Marble effect vinyl floor. Radiator.
DRAWING ROOM Feature open fireplace with marble hearth. Double glazed bay window to front aspect with deep sill. UPVC double glazed patio doors with side panels to opposite aspect leading onto rear patio. TV socket. Rope effect plaster cornice. Dimmer switch. Two double radiators.
DINING ROOM Large double glazed picture window to front aspect. UPVC double glazed patio door leading onto patio and main garden. Open hatch to kitchen. TV point. Dimmer switch. Double radiator.
STUDY Double glazed window to rear aspect. Wall light point. Telephone point. Radiator. Panelled door to drawing room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Circular stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Extensive range of oak effect high and low cupboards and drawers. Work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back and concealed lighting. Wine recess for ten bottles. Tray recess. Range with six ring ceramic hob with two ovens and grill, stainless steel extractor hood/light over. Space for breakfast table. Marble effect vinyl floor. Various shelving. Double glazed picture window overlooking main garden. Radiator. Door leading into:
UTILITY ROOM Sink unit with mixer tap.. Work surfaces with tiled splash back. Range of cupboards. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Recess for upright fridge/freezer with cupboard over. Cloaks hanging area with cupboard over. Marble effect tiled floor. Double glazed window. Obscure double glazed door leading onto main terrace. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Large access to insulated loft via aluminium ladder and fluorescent strip lighting. Smoke alarm. Double glazed window to front aspect. Double radiator. Panelled doors to bedrooms, bathroom and airing cupboard.
MASTER BEDROOM Double glazed picture window to front aspect. Small double glazed window to side aspect overlooking main garden with far reaching views. Fitted twin double wardrobe cupboards with folding panelled doors. Telephone point. Dimmer switch. Double radiator. Panelled door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled with encased wash hand basin with range of cupboards, WC suite with encased cistern. Cubicle housing ‘Aqualisa’ shower. Tiled floor. Obscure double glazed window. Towel rail/radiator (with electric option). Shaver socket. Extractor fan. Down lighters. Wall mirror.
BEDROOM TWO Double glazed window. Fitted double wardrobe cupboard. TV socket. Recess with built-in shelving. Dimmer switch. Panelled door to:
FAMILY/HOBBIES ROOM Skilling ceilings. Exposed timbers. Double glazed picture window. Triple ceiling spot light. Telephone point. TV point. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Large double glazed picture window. Fitted double wardrobe cupboard. TV socket. Telephone point. Dimmer switch. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Large double glazed picture window. Dimmer switch. Telephone point. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM coloured suite comprising corner bath. Encased wash hand basin with mixer tap, range of cupboards, WC suite with encased cistern. Large wall mirror with pelmet lighting and cupboard to either side. Fully tiled walls and floor. ‘Aqualisa’ shower in corner cubicle. Extractor fan. Down lighters. Large heated mirror. Two towel rails/radiators (one with electric option).
OUTSIDE
Landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately a quarter of an acre
FRONT GARDEN Wide shingle driveway providing ample parking leads to garaging. Shingle pathway with brick edging leads to front entrance. Lawned areas. Shrub and plant borders with vines (edible). Timber gate to left hand side of garaging with pathway leading to rear garden with covered log store areas to side. To the opposite side the house is screened by high ship lap fencing with gate leading into main garden. Five bar gate with second driveway leading to vegetable garden. (The neighbour has sole right of access over this ground to their adjoining paddocks)
Well enclosed REAR GARDEN Screened by high ship lap fencing, post and wire and trellis work. The main garden is laid to lawn with borders containing a colourful display of flowers, shrubs and plants. Raised borders with central paved area in between (ideal for bench etc). Large paved patio area (ideal for ’al fresco’ eating) with raised brick herb border. Various young fruit trees including greengage, pear, apple, plum and damson. Mature flowering cherry. Outside tap. Outside lighting including four solar panel lights (activated on movement).
Timber summer house. Large timber garden shed/workshop (both available by separate negotiation). Paved pathway to rear of property leading to raised paved patio area outside drawing room. Outside meter cupboard. Outside tap. New oil tank.
DOUBLE GARAGE Up and over door. Power and light. ‘Camray II’ oil fired boiler. Door to rear leading into:
Separate WORKSHOP Range of high and low oak panelled units and drawers. Work surfaces. Fuse box. Power and light. Window. Half glazed panelled double doors leading into rear garden.
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
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