Little London, Andover, Hampshire, Sp11

A detached period family house enjoying a quiet and tucked away elevated setting with mature southerly facing garden and country views

An attractive detached period house with white washed elevations beneath a slate roof in an elevated yet secluded rural setting off a no through lane with the benefit of a southerly facing garden. The first floor accommodation has views out over the rooftops of surrounding thatched cottages toward rolling farmland and there is excellent access to outstanding countryside and walking whilst being in close proximity of amenities together with both good road and rail links.

Little London is a quiet rural hamlet lying three miles to the north of Andover. The neighbouring village of Smannell, less than one mile away, has a primary school, public house and church, all within walking distance. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and undulating countryside and has some fine woodland walks. There are mainline stations at Andover and Whitchurch (six miles) with a fast service to London (Waterloo) as well as a station at Newbury, approximately twelve miles away, with a service to London (Paddington). There are also excellent road links with the M3, M4 and A303 all within easy access.

Entrance Porch

Vaulted glazed roof standing on white washed brick plinths. Quarry tile flooring. Door into:

Sitting Room / Reception Hall

Exposed chamfered ceiling timber, attractive open brick fireplace with raised brick edged hearth. Window to the front aspect Wall lights. Open tread staircase (1) rising to the first floor with book shelving beneath.

Main Reception Room

An open plan living room with adjoining formal dining area.

Living Area

Open brick fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast, high level timber and lights, raised brick hearth. Exposed ceiling beams. Window to the front aspect Decorative low level panelling to walls. Obscure glazed. Walkways to either side of the chimney breast converge onto:

Formal Dining Area

Window on two aspects. Low level decorative panelling continues.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

Stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit with central mixer tap and polished granite drainer. Polished granite worksurfaces with similar upstand and window sills. A range of oak fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers including glazed display cabinets. Britannia cooker with large oven and grill, four ring gas hob, granite splashback, light and extractor above. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated undercounter fridge. Ceramic tiled flooring. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect. Further window to side aspect. Door to cupboard extending beneath staircase two. Long peninsular unit with opening to side into family breakfast area. Walk-in larder/pantry with ceramic tiled flooring, comprehensive horseshoe shelving, light and vent.

Family Breakfast Area

Attractive open brick fireplace with display sill above. Recess to one side of chimney breast, ideal for dresser. Two large windows overlooking the main garden. Staircase (2) with balustrade to side rising to the first floor. Ledged and braced latch door into:

Side Hall / Main Entrance

Stable style door with high level obscure glazed panel to outside. Window. Coat hooks. Space for tall freezer.

Laundry / Cloakroom

Wash hand basin with tiled splashback. WC. Ceramic tiled flooring. Grant oil fired boiler. Space and plumbing for washing machine with room above to stack dryer. Large obscure glazed window.

Inner Hall

T&G pine panelling to one wall with coat hooks. Half obscure glazed window. Latch door into:

Cloakroom

WC. Wash hand basin. Cupboards and drawers. Obscure glazed window. Towel radiator.

First Floor



Central Landing

Window. Small loft hatch. Pine T&G panelling to one wall. Doors to inner landing/study area, bedroom 2 and bedroom 4.

Inner Landing / Study Area

Oak framed window. Latch door to bedroom 4. Step up to door into bedroom 1 with deep alcove to one side with shower cubicle, mixer shower, extractor fan, ceiling light and towel radiator.

Bedroom 1

Large dual aspect double bedroom. Picture window to front aspect with far reaching views. Further window to side aspect. Exposed framework to one wall. Panelled door into deep cupboard. Further double doors into a walk-in dressing area with hanging rails, shelving and a light. Opening at end into:

En Suite

White suite. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled splashbacks, mirrors, glass sill, striplight/shaver socket, ceiling light and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2

Double bedroom. Exposed chimney breast, shelving to one side. Deep built-in wardrobe. Window to front aspect overlooking the main garden.

Bedroom 3

Double bedroom. Concealed fireplace with deep recesses to either side of the chimney breast, one with built-in double wardrobe. Window to the front aspect.

Bedroom 4

Single bedroom. Window to rear aspect.

Landing 2

(Top of staircase 2) Window to side aspect with far reaching views towards farmland. Loft hatch. Deep cupboard housing lagged copper cylinder. Doors to:

Bedroom 5

Square double bedroom. Windows to the front aspect. Built-in double wardrobe.

Bathroom

Corner bath with mixer tap, handheld shower attachment to one side and seat, pedestal wash hand basin, full height tiled splashback for each. Low level WC. Obscure glazed window.

Outside

Block paved access off lane with timber gate, hedging to either side off Lane onto large triangular gravelled parking area. Well enclosed by hedging and fencing. Large timber summerhouse with deck to front (in need of replacement).

Main Garden

A particular feature of the house are the beautifully landscaped secluded mature gardens which extend to the front of the property which have the great benefit of an elevated southerly aspect comprising of lawned areas with well stocked herbaceous borders full of flowers, shrubs and specimen trees. Central thatched former well (currently not in use). Curved paved terrace with pergola and a mature Wisteria climbing above. Raised oil tank. Timber shed. Kitchen garden area screened by shrubs and trees with three sleeper retained raised beds and surrounding gravelled paths. Greenhouse and fruit cage.

Services

Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil heating. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans and Partridge.

Directions

SP11 6JE

Council Tax

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