Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20
A large detached period village house, currently run as a Guest House, situated in the heart of the village.
For more information please visit the property's own web site: www.olddraperyguesthouse.co.uk
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A substantial detached village house, offering excellent family accommodation, ideal perhaps for those looking for annexe facilities, currently run as a successful guest house (AA 4 star rated). The property, which dates back to 1825, is constructed of brick elevations under a mainly slate roof with the benefit of new quality UPVC double glazed ‘tilt and turn’ windows which we understand were installed in 2007. During 2008 the current owners refurbished all the bathrooms to an exceptionally high standard (Jones of Salisbury), completely refitted the kitchen/breakfast room incorporating a full length glass roof and also installed a ‘Canon’ range style cooker with two ovens, a grill, pan warmer drawer and six ring LPG gas hob. In addition a superb new conservatory was constructed, from where there are attractive views over the garden and adjacent brook. Other improvements over recent years include exposing the original brick fireplace and installing a log burning stove in the reception hall/snug, the installation in the garage of a new ‘Grant’ oil fired boiler with a new outside heavy duty oil storage tank.
The property has a fascinating history, having been used formerly as a restaurant, sweet shop and draper store. It was originally called ‘Southwell’ stores which provided everyday facilities for the local village, including Tailor, Draper, Hatter, Outfitter, Boots and Shoes (something rarely found in the villages these days!).
LOCATION
The property is located in a Conservation Area within the heart of the village of Middle Wallop (on the very edge of the parish of Nether Wallop) which has a garage and public house. There is a primary school in Nether Wallop and the adjacent village of Over Wallop has a Post office/store, church and public house. Stockbridge is within a five minute drive and offers a variety of shops, a Post Office, hotels and public houses, churches, a doctor’s surgery and primary and secondary schools. Salisbury and Andover are both within a twenty minute and ten minute drive respectively and provide a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as mainline railway stations providing fast services to Waterloo. There is also a mainline station at Grateley (five minutes drive way). The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall/Snug, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study, newly built conservatory, newly fitted spacious kitchen/breakfast room with glass roof and range style cooker, master bedroom with large en suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and corner shower, bedroom two with en suite shower room, bedroom three with en suite shower room, bedroom four with built-in wardrobes, bedroom five with en suite cloakroom, family bathroom.
Double garage, ample parking, landscaped gardens adjacent to the Wallop Brook.
THE GARDENS
The side boundary to the village road is screened by dwarf brick walls with inset flower borders with an open driveway leading to the parking area and the double garage. The main garden, which is well enclosed and borders the Wallop brook, is laid to lawn with borders containing spring bulbs, shrubs, plants and trees. Pathways and patio area.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired boiler with radiators (the majority having individual thermostats). Private drainage (replaced in recent years). Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DISCLAIMER
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