Drove Road, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, So20

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS PARTICULARLY WELL SITUATED INDIVIDUAL DETACHED PROPERTY OCCUPYING A LEVEL PLOT OF JUST UNDER HALF AN ACRE AND PROVIDING TREMENDOUS SCOPE AND POTENTIAL FOR ALTERATION, EXTENSION OR COMPLETE REPLACEMENT TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE LARGE GARDEN, AND FANTASTIC FAR REACHING VIEWS IN THIS QUIET ELEVATED SETTING

A substantial detached chalet style property with adjoining double garage situated centrally within a large level plot of just under half an acre. The property sits outside the Conservation Area and offers considerable scope for redevelopment of a single dwelling either with complete replacement, extension or simple modernisation.

The property is situated on the outskirts of Chilbolton which offers a variety of local amenities including a Post Office/store, church, village hall and public house. A second public house The Mayfly sits on the bank of the River Test and is just a few minutes’ walk away. There are many charming walks from Joys Lane, in the centre of the village, to Chilbolton Common – a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest and a renowned local beauty spot particularly noted for its rich Flora and traversed by the River Test. West Down also a short walk away is ideal for dog walking. There is a reputable primary school in the neighbouring village of Wherwell, approximately 1½ miles away, and the picturesque town of Stockbridge is some four miles distant. Andover (also 4 miles) offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are about 15 and 25 minutes’ drive respectively, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country.

Entrance Porch

Windows on three aspects. Tiled floor. Shelving. Meter and fuse box. Small pane obscure glazed door into:

Hallway

Coving. Two pendant light points. Open tread hardwood staircase with balustrade to side rising to first floor. Service bells. Doors to:

Living / Dining Room

(Substantial dual aspect reception room) Living area with brick fireplace and rolled steel log burning stove. Recess to either side of chimney breast with display areas and log store. Coving. Pendant light point. Glazed double doors with windows to either side opening onto the garden. Dining area with bay window to front aspect, further window to side aspect. Pendant light point. Coving.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Range of high and low level cupboards, drawers and corner shelving. Creda free-standing cooker with extractor hood above. Roll top work surfaces with tiled splash back. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Open fireplace housing Worcester oil fired boiler on tiled plinth. Recess to either wide of chimney breast, one with cupboard housing copper cylinder with immersion and airing cupboard above, broom cupboard and shelving to opposite side. Ample space for table. Fluorescent light. Coving. Window with views over the rear garden and beyond. Sliding door into:

Larder / Pantry

Herringbone parquet flooring. Shelving. Space for fridge/freezers. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect. Pendant light point.

Utility Room

Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Roll top work surface with tiled splash back. High and low level cupboards and drawers. Recess and plumbing for washing machine with space for dryer and other appliances. Window to rear aspect. Fluorescent light. Small pane obscure glazed door into side lobby. Internal door into double garage.

Side Lobby

UPVC/glazed elevations with door to drive. Profile thermos-plastic roof. Quarry tiled floor. Wall light.

Bedroom One

(Large double bedroom) Bay window to front aspect. Coving. Pendant light point.

Bedroom Two

(Large double bedroom) Window to side aspect. Coving. Pendant light point. Open cupboard.

Bathroom

Suite comprising bath with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Obscure glazed window. Coving. Ceiling light point. Mirror fronted cabinet.

Shower Room

Basin with cupboard beneath, tiled splash back. Low level WC. Corner tiled enclosure with electric shower. Two obscure glazed windows. Coving. Ceiling light point.

FIRST FLOOR



Small Landing

Storage cupboard and access to eaves.

Bedroom Three

(Substantial double bedroom) Dormer window to front aspect with glorious views over the surrounding countryside and Chilbolton Observatory. Pendant light point. Access to eaves.

Bedroom Four

(Substantial double bedroom) Dormer window with far reaching views. Pendant light point. Access to eaves. Alcove.

OUTSIDE



Front

Access off a quiet lane onto a long gravel driveway widening in front of the double garage. Large level front garden with central pampas grass surrounded by mature hedging, shrubs and flowers. Side garden area with lawn, shrubs and herbaceous borders.

Large Double Garage

Twin electric remote controlled roller doors to front. Two windows to rear aspect. Light and power.

Substantial Rear Garden

Vantage point at the rear corner from where far reaching rural views are enjoyed. Orchard area. Dry stone edged border. Soft fruit bushes. Greenhouse. Garden store. The garden enjoys a great degree of privacy and is well enclosed on all side by high hedging.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Directions

SO20 6AD

Council Tax Band

F