Fyfield, Andover, SP11
An individual period cottage which has been cleverly extended to provide surprisingly spacious and beautifully presented accommodation, standing within well enclosed gardens in a tucked away position towards the edge of the village
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A partially linked period cottage, originally part of an adjoining country house (Fyfield House) which was previously owned by Toby Balding, a well known racehorse trainer, whose jockeys, we understand, used to reside in White Cottage. The property is constructed of mainly brick with some red cedar clad elevations beneath a slate roof. The beautifully presented accommodation comprises a light and airy reception hall with cloakroom, a nicely proportioned drawing room with fireplace housing a wood burning stove, a separate dual aspect study/playroom and an excellent open plan kitchen/dining room (this was refitted within the last year and features ‘Travertine’ flooring and solid beech work surfaces). On the first there are three well proportioned bedrooms as well as a large luxury bathroom with contemporary ‘Duravit’ sanitaryware. Outside there is off-road parking and well enclosed gardens on three sides of the cottage incorporating an attractive courtyard area.
LOCATION
The property is situated within a Conservation Area in the village of Fyfield, some four miles to the east of Andover. There is a garage/shop, a public house and popular restaurant in the nearby village of Weyhill, just two miles distant, as well as country pubs in Appleshaw and Thruxton. Andover 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 road access to London and the West Country. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within about half and hour’s drive, as is Basingstoke.
ACCOMMODATION
Glazed door with wide glazed panel to one side opening into:
ENTRANCE HALL Ceramic tiled flooring. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Low bar radiator. Solid maple door to deep built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelf above. Further similar maple door into cloakroom. Opening with step descending into drawing room.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising contemporary low level WC and circular stainless steel wash hand basin with mixer tap set into glass shelf. Full height casement window. Ceramic tiled flooring. Halogen ceiling down lighter. Radiator.
DRAWING ROOM Open fireplace with wood burning stove standing on raised slate tiled heart with wooden mantelpiece. Glazed double door leading onto the courtyard patio area and side garden. Two further windows to opposite aspect. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Two double radiators. Panelled doors to open plan kitchen/dining room and study/playroom.
STUDY / PLAYROOM Small paned double doors overlooking the front garden. Sash window to side aspect. Access to loft space via hatch. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Double radiator.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Kitchen: Stainless steel sink unit with central bowl, mixer tap and drainer to one side. Range of high and low level cupboards and drawers. Beech ‘butcher block’ work surfaces. Eye level ‘AEG’ stainless steel double oven and grill. Separate ‘Smeg’ four ring halogen hob set in central island with breakfast bar to one side. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Large full height casement window to front aspect. Glazed door to long veranda at side of cottage. Attractive ‘Travertine’ tiled flooring. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Full width opening into:
Dining Room: Glazed door opening onto courtyard patio area and side garden. ‘Travertine’ flooring continues. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Book shelving. Space ideal for dresser. Double radiator. Opening to turning staircase rising to first floor. Door into cupboard housing wall mounted ‘Camray’ Compact oil fired boiler. Panelled door into deep understairs storage cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, roll top surface above and shelving over, ceramic tiled flooring, space for low freezer, light and power.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Port hole window to rear aspect. Sash window to side aspect overlooking courtyard and side garden. Two ceiling light points. Smoke alarm. Radiator. Panelled doors to bedroom three, luxury family bathroom and inner hall.
INNER HALL Window to side aspect. Panelled doors to principal bedroom and bedroom two.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM Glazed double doors with ‘Juliet’ balcony overlooking the courtyard garden. Range of fitted wardrobes the full width of room. Ceiling light point. Contemporary wall mounted upright radiator.
BEDROOM TWO (L-shaped) Sash window to side aspect. Ceiling light point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Sash window to side aspect. Built-in double cupboard with alcove to one side with fitted shelving. Ceiling light point. Radiator.
LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM ‘Duravit’ wide basin with central mixer tap set in teak effect shelf widening to one side with double drawer beneath. ‘Duravit’ low level WC with concealed cistern. Tile clad and encased contemporary ‘Duravit’ bath with extending hand held shower. Step up into wet room/shower area with overhead shower, tiled recesses and glass screen to side. Ceramic tiled flooring. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Shaver point. Access to loft space via hatch. Sash window to side aspect (part obscure glazed). Full height heated towel rail/radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property has the benefit of vehicular access off a track through a five bar gate onto a gravelled driveway providing parking for two/three cars, screened to either side by tall feather edge and wicker fencing. To one side of the driveway there is a raised greenhouse and timber store with windows and door to front. At the end of the driveway, gravelled sleeper retained steps descend to a path leading to the main entrance. The garden is divided into three areas.
FRONT GARDEN (Lying on right hand side of property) comprises sleeper retained L-shaped lawn enclosed by brick walls and is well screened to either side by ship lap fencing and conifers. To the front of the lawn there is a gravelled patio area.
SIDE GARDEN This comprises a narrow area laid mainly to gravel with raised herb and vegetable border. Veranda with exposed wooden posts supporting a slate roof above. Access to kitchen. Well screened to side by tall feather edged fencing.
MAIN GARDEN (Lying to left hand side of the cottage) comprises a lawned area retained by low sleepers. To the side boundary steps lead up to a timber shed with double doors at end and windows to side. Mature Ash tree. At the end of the lawned area there is a large paved courtyard with well stocked surrounding beds and borders. Raised oil tank. This area is well screened by tall smooth rendered walling and feather edged fencing.
Outside lighting. External power points.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and drainage. Private metered 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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