Little London, Andover, SP11
A substantial detached period house offering excellent family accommodation
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A handsome detached period house, believed to date back to the 1700s, constructed of mainly brick/flint elevations under a tiled roof. The present owners have lived in the house some nineteen years and have carried out some significant improvements. The accommodation includes three receptions rooms (all with fireplaces), a large ‘Shaston’ kitchen/breakfast room with extensive range of units and a large basement which is currently used as a studio (ideal perhaps as a playroom/games room for those with children). On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, one with a large en suite bathroom with white suite. In addition there is also a large family bathroom. The property benefits from oil fired central heating. We understand that the property was once a Blacksmiths and public house (called The Horse and Jockey) fronting the road that used to lead to the nearby village of Stoke. We also understand that Little London has been selected for a pilot scheme introducing high speed Broadband to rural areas.
Agent's Note: The original photograph (the date that it was taken is unfortunately not known) of the ‘Little London Friendly Society’ who helped the needy standing outside the property when it was The Horse and Jockey
LOCATION
Little London is situated three miles north of Andover and is in a quiet rural location in an area renowned for its natural beauty. It is surrounded by undulating countryside and beautiful woodland walks on the edge of the village. The village also has its own playing field and play equipment. The neighbouring village of Smannell, less than one mile away, has a popular primary school, public house and church, all within walking distance. There are mainline stations at Andover, Whitchurch (6 miles) and Newbury (12 miles) all with fast services to either London Waterloo or Paddington. Excellent road access is available with the M3, M4 and A303 all within easy reach.
ACCOMMODATION
Tiled covered PORCH Outside light. Door leading into:
RECEPTION HALL / PASSAGEWAY Wood effect laminated floor. Ceiling spot lights. Radiator. Staircase rising to first floor with understairs storage cupboard. Additional walk-in understairs storage room with window (ideal freezer room). Doors leading to reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room. Further door leading to cloakroom with stairs descending to cellar/studio.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising WC suite with encased cistern. Corner wash hand basin. Obscure glazed window. Wood effect laminate floor.
DRAWING ROOM Fine open fireplace with heavy exposed timber over. Picture window and small paned, glazed panelled door with window to side overlooking main garden. Two TV sockets. Central ceiling rose. Built-in book/display shelving. Two double radiators. Door leading to dining room.
DINING ROOM Fireplace with pine surround and mantel. Large window overlooking main garden. Ceiling rose. Wall light points. Double radiator. Small pane glazed panelled door leading to hallway.
SITTING ROOM Fireplace with pine surround and mantel. Built-in desk with shelving over to one side, display and book shelving to opposite side. Large window to side aspect. Telephone point. Ceiling spot lights. Smoke alarm. Double radiator.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM Twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. ‘Shaston’ fitted kitchen comprising an extensive range of cream panelled high and low cupboards and drawers. Work surfaces with tiled splash back. Corner shelving.
Fireplace recess with exposed brick arch with electric ‘Belling Cookercentre Evolution’ double oven and grill with five ring ceramic hob, hot plate and glass splash back. Ceramic tiled floor. Plumbing for washing machine. Recess for upright fridge/ freezer. Glass fronted china cupboards with glass shelving and drawers beneath. ‘Camray III’ oil fired boiler with programmer with work surface to one side, cupboard beneath. Windows on two aspects. Down lighting. Double radiator.
BASEMENT / STUDIO Wood effect laminate floor. Built-in benches with storage beneath. Range of cupboards. Long shelf. Down lighting. Exposed brickwok. Two radiators.
FIRST FLOOR
HALF LANDING Window to side aspect with meter/fuse cupboard above.
MAIN LANDING Access to loft. Wall light point. Smoke alarm. Double radiator. Doors to master bedroom, bedroom three, four and five. Open entrance to inner landing with door to bedroom two and family bathroom.
MASTER BEDROOM Window with deep sill overlooking main garden. Radiator. Panelled door leading into:
LARGE EN SUITE BATHROOM White suite comprising corner bath with seat. WC suite. Pedestal wash hand basin with shelf, wall mirror and light over. Large corner shower cubicle. Fully tiled walls and floor. Window. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Range of pine fronted wardrobe cupboards to one wall with further cupboards over. Picture window to side aspect. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Victorian fireplace with shelving either side. Window overlooking main garden. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Victorian cast iron fireplace with shelving to either side. Two windows to side aspect. Wall light. Radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE Built-in corner wardrobe with cupboard over. Window to side aspect. Ceiling spot lights. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM (L-shaped) coloured suite comprising pine panelled bath. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and mirror over. WC suite with oak seat. Corner shower cubicle. Ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls. Window. Airing cupboard with louvre door housing lagged copper cylinder, fitted immersion and slatted shelving. Down lighting. Glass fronted medicine cabinet. Double radiator.
OUTSIDE
Paviour approach leading through twin five bar gates onto gravelled driveway with log store/coal store to one side. Parking for several vehicles, screened to the side by ship lap fencing. Water tap.
MAIN GARDEN Well enclosed by part high mature hedging and ship lap fencing. The gardens are beautifully tended and mainly laid to lawn with borders containing a colourful display of flowers, shrubs and plants. Rose and clematis trelliswork. Mature trees including apple. Rose bed. Sleeper edged vegetable border.
Heavy duty oil tank (recently replaced). Timber garden shed/store with timber gate to one side leading to village street.
Paved patio area to front of house with dwarf brick walling (some with inset flower borders). Outside lighting.
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
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.