Rooksbury Road, Andover, SP10
An impressive and spacious five bedroom family house situated in an elevated position with fine views on the south western edge of the town
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
Blue Ridge is an impressive and spacious detached five bedroom house, situated in a commanding, elevated position, with fine views across the town to countryside beyond. Constructed with brick elevations, rose and climber clad to the front, under a tiled roof, the property provides generous, well planned and well appointed accommodation. On the ground floor there is a sitting room, dining room, conservatory and good sized kitchen/breakfast room with limestone floor and distant views, study and utility room. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, two with en suites and a family bathroom. There is gas central heating with radiators and mains pressure hot water cylinder. Outside there are well laid out landscaped gardens, and a double garage with room above.
Agent’s Note: This is a very well laid out family house in a sought after position on the edge of the town. A viewing is strongly recommended.
LOCATION
Rooksbury Road is a quiet residential road on the south western edge of Andover. It leads down to the Rooksbury Lakes wildlife sanctuary with pleasant walks along the river Anton and its rich habitat for wildlife. Andover offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to London (Waterloo in just over one hour). The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient road access to London and the West Country. The cathedral city of Winchester is situated about 17 miles away, whilst Basingstoke is about 24 miles distant, Newbury some 26 miles to the north whilst Salisbury is about 18 miles to the west.
ACCOMMODATION
Steps up to front door with decorative lead glazed panels with further glazed panels to either side.
ENTRANCE HALL with open hardwood tread stairs with wrought iron banister supports. Solid olive wood floor. Central heating control. Smoke alarm. Telephone point. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising low level WC with wooden seat, wash hand basin with tiled splash back..
SITTING ROOM Fireplace with coal effect gas fire with stone surround, timber mantelpiece with display shelves to one side. Windows to three aspects. Central ceiling rose. Television aerial point. Sliding double glazed doors to patio. Three radiators. Archway to:
DINING ROOM with olive wood floor. Central ceiling rose. Double doors with bevelled edge glass panes to kitchen. Two radiators. Folding hardwood framed double glazed doors to:
CONSERVATORY UPVC construction, with ceramic tiled floor and under floor heating. Central ceiling fan. Power points. Radiator.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM Limestone floor. Range of units with drawers and cupboards. Granite work surface with inset stainless steel bowl and half sink with mixer tap and drinking water tap. Fine distant views. ‘Neff’ integrated dishwasher. ‘Lofra’ five ring gas hob with oven under and ‘Neff’ extractor hood over. Spice drawers to side. Further units with beech block work surfaces and peninsular unit/breakfast bar incorporating ‘Hotpoint’ electric oven and fridge. Range of wall cupboards with wine rack. Telephone point. Two radiators. Door to garden.
UTILITY ROOM Ceramic tiled floor. Beech block work surface with inset ceramic bowl and a half sink with mixer taps. Space and plumbing under for washer/dryer and dishwasher. Cupboards including built-in airing cupboard containing ‘Megaflo’ mains pressure hot water cylinder. Electric switches. Extractor fan. ‘Worcester Greenstar’ wall mounted gas fired boiler. Radiator. Door to outside.
STUDY Overlooking rear garden. Telephone point. Television aerial point. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious LANDING Deep store cupboard. Radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM Six recessed ceiling spotlights. Bed recess with wall lights. Two fitted wardrobes to either side. Doors to shallow balcony overlooking rear garden. Trap to roof space. Fitted shelved store cupboard with display shelf to side with cupboard under. Telephone point. Television aerial point. Two radiators.
EN SUITE BATHROOM Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower fitment. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaver point over. Two recessed ceiling spotlights. ‘Manrose’ extractor. Radiator with towel rail over. Next to the bathroom is a tiled shower cubicle with recessed ceiling spotlight.
BEDROOM TWO With five recessed ceiling spotlights. Access to roof space. Radiator.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM With shower, low level WC and wash hand basin with shaver point. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Ceiling light fitment with three spotlights. Fitted wardrobe unit incorporating three drawers and cupboards over. Space for desk/computer. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Ceiling light fitment with three spotlights. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE Ceiling light fitment with three spotlights. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Matching suite of panelled bath with shower and glass shower screen. Fully tiled walls. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light fitment with three spotlights. ‘Greenwood Airvac’ extractor.
OUTSIDE
A hard surfaced drive, brick edged, winds up from Rooksbury Road to the house. To one side are low brick piers with lights and a border with a weeping Silver Birch, while to the other is a lawn with a Robinia. To the side of the drive, steps climb up to the property and a path to the side with bin store. Electric gates provide access to rear drive and DOUBLE GARAGE. The drive, which has borders to the side, and a dwarf Box hedge, with lights, continues to a turning and parking area in front of the DOUBLE GARAGE with brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof. Electric up and over door. Ample power and light points. Outside tap. Steps to the side lead to a ROOM over with roof lights.
The rear garden is beautifully landscaped and provides a fine setting for the property. There is a terrace with brick retaining wall and steps up, through an arch with climbing plants, to a lawn with large well stocked shrub border. Specimen Mount Atlas Blue Cedar. Open sided GAZEBO.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating with radiators. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Test Valley Borough Council. Tel. 01264 368000.
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.
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