Monxton, Andover, SP11
A charming linked period cottage providing extremely well presented and appointed accommodation, situated in the heart of this picturesque village, with a good sized tranquil garden running down to the Pill Hill Brook
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A linked Grade II Listed cottage, constructed of mainly white washed cob elevations beneath a mainly thatched roof (rethatched in the last twelve months). The accommodation, which has been greatly improved by the present owners, includes a most impressive full width (23’ / 7m) double reception room comprising a sitting room with inglenook fireplace housing a new cast iron wood burning stove, and a dining room also with brick fireplace, there is oak flooring throughout and numerous exposed beams and timbers. The kitchen has also been completely refitted within the last year with solid beech ‘butcher block’ work surfaces and integrated appliances. From the kitchen there is a lobby leading to the rear garden with an adjoining boiler room with plumbing for a washing machine. Stairs rise to the first floor from a rear hallway with doors leading to a ground floor cloakroom and separate bathroom (also recently refitted). On the first floor there is a very good sized principal double bedroom with fitted wardrobe cupboards and a door leading to the second bedroom (also a double) with exposed brick chimney breast.
Outside the cottage is set back from the village road with a brick paviour parking area to the front. However its main attraction is the long rear garden bordering the Pill Hill Brook. At the far end of the garden there is a summerhouse with light, power and telephone/internet connection and from here, there are stunning views over a wooded island towards water meadows beyond. This is a proven nature trail and an idyllic setting by the river bank.
LOCATION
The cottage is situated in the centre of the popular village of Monxton, a Conservation Area, which has a public house and church. The nearby village of Grateley has a village shop/Post Office and a mainline railway station with trains to London (Waterloo) in 1 hour 15 minutes. Andover offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station, also providing fast access to Waterloo. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to the West Country and London, and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within approximately twenty five minutes’ drive.
ACCOMMODATION
Outside lantern style light. Braced and ledged latch door leading into double reception room comprising:
DINING ROOM (about 14’10” x 10’8” (to side of chimney) / 4.52m x 3.25m) Attractive open brick fireplace with raised tiled hearth and solid oak mantelpiece. Deep recesses to either side of chimney breast, both with low level built-in cupboards with display shelves above. Exposed ceiling beams and timbers. Window with deep oak sill to front aspect. Inset door mat. Solid oak flooring. High level cupboard housing meter and fuse box. Hand made oak latch door with step descending into kitchen. Double radiator. Full width opening around central exposed floor to ceiling timber into:
SITTING ROOM (about 15’5” x 11’8” (to side of chimney) / 4.70m x 3.55m) Attractive inglenook fireplace with raised quarry tiled hearth housing cast iron wood burning stove beneath an exposed bressumer. Recesses to either side of chimney breast, one with built-in low level cupboard with wide shelf over. Dado rail. Exposed ceiling beams and timbers. Two windows to front aspect, both with deep oak display sills. Oak flooring. TV point. Double radiator. Solid oak door into inner hall.
KITCHEN (about 10’9” x 7’2” / 3.28m x 2.18m) Deep ‘Belfast’ style sink unit with mixer tap. Range of low level cupboards and drawers. Solid beech ‘butcher block’ work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back. ‘Indesit’ stainless steel oven and grill with four ring ceramic hob over with stainless steel and glass hood housing extractor fan and light above. Integrated day fridge. Integrated ‘Indesit’ dishwasher. Ceramic tiled flooring. Four ceiling spot lights. Open fronted display shelving. Half glazed door into:
REAR LOBBY/UTILITY AREA (about 6’9” x 6’2” / 2.06m x 1.88m) Space for tall fridge/freezer. Small paned window with attractive views down the rear garden. Stable door providing access to patio and garden. Ceramic tiled flooring. Ceiling light point. High level door into deep cupboard housing oil fired boiler with space and plumbing to side for washing machine.
INNER HALLWAY Turning staircase rising to first floor. Doors to understairs storage cupboards. Ceramic tiled flooring. Radiator concealed within decorative case. Wall light point. Hand-built solid oak latch doors into cloakroom and bathroom.
BATHROOM White panelled bath with fully tiled surround and wall mounted ‘Opel’ shower. Ceramic tiled flooring. Double radiator. Door to fitted cupboard. Wall light point. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect with folding shutters. Double radiator.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising ‘Sanitan’ ornate wash hand basin with heated towel rail beneath, fitted onto a double cupboard. Low level WC. Ceramic tiled flooring. Half tiled walls. Exposed ceiling beams. Ceiling light point. Small obscure glazed window to rear aspect with oak sill. Shaver point. Double radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Door into store (with reduced ceiling height and exposed purlin) housing lagged hot water cylinder with fitted immersion. Steps rise up to door opening into:
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (about 15’7” (to back of cupboards) x 14’3” / 4.75m x 4.34m) Small paned window to front aspect. Range of full height built-in wardrobe cupboards. Former concealed fireplace with recess to either side of chimney breast. Exposed framework to one wall. Access to loft space via hatch. TV point. Braced and ledged latch door with step down into:
BEDROOM TWO (about 15’11” x 9’0” (to both sides of chimney) / 4.85m x 2.75m) Window to front aspect. Exposed chimney breast with deep recesses to either side. Attractive exposed framework on two walls. High level display shelf with hanging rail beneath. Double radiator.
OUTSIDE
Open access off the village road onto a brick paviour hard standing, screened to the front by mature hedging. At one end of the parking area there is a flint edged border beyond which there is a low mature hedge. To the other side there is a brick edged raised border containing a variety of shrubs including rose bushes. Concrete hard standing with cast iron hand pump.
REAR GARDEN Comprises a full width paved patio area with raised brick edged border to one side. External door to rear of cottage leads into store room. Recess (ideal for bins). Raised oil tank. From the patio there is open access on to the main garden which is laid to lawn with shaped borders on either side containing a variety of shrubs, plants and mature trees. The garden is well screened to either side by tall mature hedging and feather edged fencing. The rear boundary is bordered by the Pill Hill Brook where there is a central hand-built wooden jetty, and from here there are stunning views across a wooded island to water meadows beyond. (The village church can be seen through the trees during the winter months).
SUMMERHOUSE/OFFICE (about 13’6” x 7’6” / 4.12m x 2.29m) Constructed of timber elevations beneath a low pitched roof. Small paned double glazed windows on two elevations and glazed double doors at one end. Light, power, telephone and internet connected.
Timber garden shed with double doors at one end, window to side.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
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