Hatchett Hill, Lower Chute, SP11
An exciting opportunity to purchase and extend an unusual detached property standing in a delightful mature garden of approximately half an acre in a quiet elevated position on the edge of the village, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
An extremely individual detached property comprising a charming character cottage, believed to date back to the 1700s, which was substantially extended to the rear during the early 1970s. The well presented accommodation provides an interesting contrast of cosy cottage rooms with large open plan living spaces and comprises: a reception hall with cloakroom, a very spacious split level drawing room with raised dining area, a sitting room with large inglenook fireplace and a third reception room, currently used as a spacious home office. Also on the ground floor there is a large dual aspect principal bedroom with glazed doors opening onto the main garden and a bathroom (with shower) which has been tastefully modernised. On the first floor in the cottage are the two remaining bedrooms, both with oak flooring. Outside there is a gravelled courtyard (ideal for barbecues and ‘al fresco’ eating) which opens onto the westerly facing garden which is beautifully landscaped and enjoys views towards countryside and woodland.
PLANNING
Fox Cottage has the benefit of full planning permission for two alternative and substantial extension projects summarised as follows:
1. E/10/0405/FUL WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Erection of single and first floor extensions to existing dwelling which would provide family accommodation totalling 2372 sq ft. The accommodation would comprise , large living/dining room, sitting room, study/office, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, five/six bedrooms (one with en suite) and a family bathroom.
2. E/11/0304/FUL WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Demolition of existing 1972 extension and construction of a more traditional two storey extension with pitched roof which would provide family accommodation totalling 1890 sq ft, comprising reception hall with cloakroom, drawing room, , study/office, large kitchen/dining room, utility room, master bedroom with en suite, four further bedrooms and family bathroom.
There is also separate permission (Ref. E/11/0658/FUL) for the creation of a new access off Hatchett Hill, which could be implemented independently of any extension and an application is shortly being submitted for the erection of a new garage that would serve the new access.
LOCATION
The property is situated in the quiet peaceful hamlet of Lower Chute which has a public house and bus service. The Chutes are a wonderful area for country walks and cycle rides – Chute Causeway, with its stunning views, is within walking distance. A comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo, can be found in Andover, approximately nine miles away. The picturesque town of Hungerford is approximately twenty minutes drive away and leads to the M4 motorway. The A303 is also close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.
ACCOMMODATION
Braced and ledged door with high level glazed panel leading into:
RECEPTION HALL Quarry tiled flooring. Coat hooks with space for boot rack beneath. Two ceiling light points with directional spot lights. Concealed meter/fuse box. Double radiator. Door leading into split level drawing/dining room. Braced latch doors into sitting room and
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Ceiling light point. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Deep alcove with coat hooks.
SPLIT LEVEL DRAWING / DINING ROOM
Drawing Room: (Lower level) Feature brick fireplace housing large ‘Jetmaster’ cast iron fire box with mantel over and raised ceramic tiled hearth. Open fronted wood store to one side of chimney breast. Picture window to side aspect. High beamed ceilings. TV point. Double radiator. Wide brick steps ascend to:
Dining Room: (Upper level) Central ceiling light point. Picture window overlooking gravelled courtyard to gardens beyond. Wall spot lights. Built-in range of low level storage cupboards with louvre doors, wide display sill over. Large double radiator. Door with steps descending into inner hallway.
SITTING ROOM Feature inglenook fireplace with exposed bressummer over, deep brick tiled hearth, cast iron bread oven door (oven removed). Window to front aspect. Central spine beam. Two windows to rear aspect overlooking gravelled courtyard. Traditional ledged and braced timber front door. Oak flooring. Turning staircase rising to first floor. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Double radiator. Open doorway leading into office/family room.
OFFICE / FAMILY ROOM Long low ‘weavers’ window to side aspect. Window to side aspect overlooking courtyard. Window to front aspect overlooking garden. Two
alcoves (one with fitted book shelving and window above). Halogen ceiling down lighters and directional spot lights. Oak flooring. Braced door into understairs storage cupboard with light. Two double radiators.
INNER HALLWAY Small pane glazed doors with full height glazed panels to either side opening onto courtyard, leading to the main garden. Quarry tiled flooring. Ceiling light point with directional spot lights. Two radiators. Coat hooks. Doors to principal bedroom, bathroom and
KITCHEN Double bowl sink unit with central bowl and mixer tap. Range of low level cupboards. High level open fronted shelved unit. Roll top work surfaces. Eye level double oven with grill. Separate four ring gas hob. Integrated dishwasher. Recess for plumbing for washing machine. Ceramic tiled flooring. Access to loft. Window to rear aspect. Small pane half glazed door to:
SMALL LOBBY Half glazed door to outside, windows to either side. Low level shelving.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM Glazed double doors opening out onto main garden with views towards countryside and woodland. Large picture window to side aspect overlooking courtyard. Two wall light points. High beamed ceiling. Range of full height fitted wardrobes along the length of the room. Long radiator.
BATHROOM White suite comprising cast iron roll top tile clad bath with mixer tap/hand held shower attachment to one end. Contemporary wash hand basin with mixer tap and oak fronted drawers beneath. Low level WC. Corner glass and tiled cubicle housing wall mounted ‘Mira’ shower. ceramic tiled flooring. Obscure glazed window to side aspect. Ceiling light point with directional spot lights. Heated towel rail/radiator. Deep cupboard housing insulated copper cylinder and slatted shelving with high level cupboard above.
FIRST FLOOR
Small LANDING Wall light point. Latch door into built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf over. Further braced latched doors into bedrooms two and three.
BEDROOM TWO Windows to front and rear aspect, both with wooden sills. Oak flooring. Double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Window to front aspect. Oak flooring. T & G panelled to one wall. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN Off the village lane there is access through a wooden picket gate to brick edged gravelled path leading to the original front door of the cottage. The main entrance into the reception hall is found along the right hand side of the cottage. A path continues to a five bar gate leading into the main garden lying to the west side of the house. Recently planted Yew hedge. Deep border containing colourful display of plants and mature shrubs.
MAIN GARDEN Lies on the west side of the property and comprises a gravelled courtyard area (ideal for ‘al fresco’ eating and barbecues) with access onto a large level lawn, well screened on all sides by mature hedging and surrounded by borders containing plants, shrubs, fruit bushes and specimen trees. Far reaching views to the west over field towards woodland. Further lawned areas with well stocked borders to the rear of property.
Large open fronted OUTBULDING Constructed of timber framework and weather boarding beneath a corrugated roof. Concrete base. Light and power connected. Outside tap. Outside power points.
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
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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.
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