Grateley, Andover, SP11
A detached village house standing in delightful gardens and grounds of over one third of an acre, situated in the centre of the village
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A detached house, built in 1961/1962 and owned by the same family since, constructed of brick elevations under a tiled roof with large picture windows which enjoy stunning views over the beautifully landscaped gardens. The accommodation includes a spacious reception hall, a large triple aspect living room with fireplace, a separate dining room with door leading through to a kitchen/breakfast room with larder. (All three reception areas have oak parquet flooring). There is also a rear lobby with useful built-in stores and a stable door leading into the rear garden. To the first floor there are four bedrooms and a bathroom with separate WC. The property benefits from oil fired central heating with radiators, having individual thermostats.
Within the grounds there is a large outbuilding, which we understand was originally the village ‘Reading Room’. This would be ideal for those who want a games room, more storage, an external home office or additional garaging.
Agent’s Note: This is a particularly light and airy house, presented in its original state, offering scope and potential for improvement and extension (subject to any necessary planning consents).
LOCATION
The property is set well back from the road, in an elevated position in the heart of the village. Grateley has a Post Office/store, primary school (which we understand has a first class reputation), public house, church and mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo (one hour 15 minutes). Andover, approximately four miles away, offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, and also has a mainline station. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, together with Basingstoke are all within 30 minutes’ drive and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country,
ACCOMMODATION
Glazed panelled front door with glazed side panels leading into:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Crazy paved floor. Windows to either side. Door leading into:
Spacious RECEPTION HALL Oak parquet flooring. Staircase rising to first floor with two half landings and large picture window. Understairs storage cupboard. Large built-in cloaks cupboard. Telephone point. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM Low level WC suite. Oak parquet flooring.
Spacious light LIVING ROOM Tiled fireplace and hearth. Picture window to front aspect with charming southerly views over the main garden. Picture window to side elevation. Glazed panelled door with glazed panels to either side leading onto rear patio. Oak parquet flooring. Wall light points. TV point. Telephone point. Double radiator.
DINING ROOM Picture window to front aspect with fine views over the front garden. Oak parquet flooring. Thermostat. Radiator. Sliding glazed panelled door with glazed side panel leading into:
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM Sink unit with double drainer. Cupboards and drawers beneath. Work surfaces. Wall cupboard. Electric cooker point. Vinyl flooring. Space for washing machine. Space for breakfast table. Large cupboard with extensive shelving. Picture window overlooking rear garden. ‘Camray’ oil fired boiler with programmer. Obscure glazed panelled door into:
REAR LOBBY Bow fronted half glazed door to front. Stable door to garage. Stable door with glazed central bulls eye glass to rear garden. Vinyl floor. Meters/fuse. Built-in former fuel store with shelving and light. Further built-in cupboard to side with shelving and cloaks hanging.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Access to insulated loft. Radiator. Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE Picture window overlooking front garden. Further window to side aspect. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Picture window overlooking front garden. Built-in airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder, fitted immersion, slatted shelving and light. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE (L-shaped) Picture window overlooking rear garden. Built-in double wardrobe cupboard. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Picture window overlooking front garden. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Coloured suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap. ‘Redring’ electric shower with folding screen. Feature pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Obscure glazed window. Vinyl flooring. Light/heater to ceiling. Large built-in storage cupboard with extensive shelving. Radiator/towel rail.
SEPARATE WC Coloured low level WC suite. Vinyl flooring.
OUTSIDE
Beautifully maintained gardens and grounds
amounting to in excess of one third of an acre
FRONT GARDEN Screened from the road by mature hedging with driveway leading through double wrought iron gates to garage and parking area. Mainly laid to lawn with borders containing a colourful display of flowers, shrubs and mature trees. Borders screened by mature hedging and wattle fencing. Paved steps to front leading onto paved patio area (south facing) with raised timber flower borders. Wrought iron gate to one side of garaging with sensor lighting. Brick arch and wrought iron gate leading into rear garden. Wrought iron gate to opposite side.
REAR GARDEN Well enclosed and mainly laid to lawn for easy maintenance. Borders screened by ship lap fencing/part wattle fencing. Variety of mature shrubs and trees. Outside light. Paved patio area outside living room.
LARGE OUTBUILDING (Understood to have originally been the village ‘Reading Room’) Constructed of corrugated elevations under a corrugated roof. Covered porch with wide door to front, single door to side. Timber clad vaulted ceiling and walls. Timber floor. Two sets of windows to either aspect. Fuse box. Meter cupboard.
GARAGE Up and over electronic door. Window to side. Power and light. Water tap. Stable door to rear lobby.
Timber garden shed/store (to rear boundary) with window and door to front.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. 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.