High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, So20

An attractive detached period house with spacious and versatile well presented and maintained accommodation with tandem garage/workshop and utility. Landscaped south westerly facing gardens set in the heart of this popular village near the shop/cafe.

An attractive extended period house that is presented in excellent condition. The property has been extended over the years, as well as a long outbuilding being constructed; this comprises a tandem garage/workshop with electric roller door with a separate utility/work room to the rear. A well enclosed garden has been attractively landscaped with sandstone terraces, lawn and specimen trees which benefits from a south westerly aspect. The accommodation comprises a large central reception hall with fireplace, elegant dual aspect drawing room, separate family room also with fireplace and a large open plan kitchen incorporating dining/garden room area which is fully glazed to the rear which opens on to the main terrace and garden. There is also a fourth bedroom or study on the ground floor with a vaulted ceiling and doors to outside with adjacent shower room. The first floor features a large principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property is situated in the village of Broughton which offers everyday amenities including a well regarded pub/restaurant, community post office/shop/café, doctors surgery, village hall, church and a primary school. Situated on the Clarendon Way footpath, there is excellent walking in the surrounding countryside and on the renowned Broughton Down. The picturesque town of Stockbridge is about 4 miles away and provides a range of shops, hotels, restaurants, churches as well as primary and secondary schools. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are 12 and 13 miles distance respectively. There is convenient access to London and the West Country by road (M3 and A303) and rail, with main line stations at Grateley and Winchester. SCHOOLING AND RECREATION There is excellent schooling (private and state) in the area in addition to the primary school in Broughton. Stockbridge has primary and secondary schools; Kings and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College are located in Winchester and there are Grammar Schools in Salisbury. Farleigh Preparatory School is within a short drive; other local public schools include Winchester College and St Swithun’s in Winchester, Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and the Cathedral School in Salisbury. There is excellent walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside as well as fishing on the River Test and golf courses in Leckford as well as Andover.

Entrance

Leaded entrance porch on exposed curved brackets. Overhead lantern style light. Six panel front door with glazing and brick arch above into:

Reception Hall

A welcoming spacious central area, featuring open brick fireplace housing log burning stove with raised slate hearth to the front. Wide bay window to front aspect with double glazed sashes. Exposed floorboards. Decorative central ceiling rose. Cornice and picture rail. Central pendant and wall light points. Staircase with carpeted runner and steel stair rods rising to first floor. Oak panelled doors to drawing room and family room. Further part decorative/glazed pine panels into open plan kitchen with adjoining dining area/garden room.

Drawing Room

A spacious and elegant dual aspect reception room. Glazed doors with large full height glazed panels to either side opening onto and overlooking the rear terrace and garden. Two large sash windows to front aspect. Central tiled open fireplace with carved pitch pine mantelpiece and raised slate hearth. Pine panelling above chimney breast and ornate hand-carved dressers to either side, understood to have been acquired from Harrods, London. Two decorative, ornate ceiling roses with pendant light points. Detailed ceiling cornice. Further wall and picture light points. Newly carpeted. Remote control awning outside French doors providing shade.

Family Room

Central cast iron fireplace with tiled cheeks and whitewashed mantelpiece (not currently used). Wide bay picture window to front aspect with sash casements. Decorative ceiling rose and cornice. Picture rail. Pendant light points.

Kitchen

Rayburn Royale mini range, oil fired, two ovens with traditional double hob. Beech block work surfaces including short peninsular unit dividing garden area. Free-standing Hotpoint cooker, with large ovens, grill and four ring hob. A range of high and low level cupboards and drawers with comprehensive high level open fronted shelving. 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Metro tiled splashbacks. LED downlighters. Alcove with beech effect roll top. Eurostar oil fired boiler beneath with space beside for fridge. Deep shelving above and power point for microwave. Limed oak flooring throughout. Deep understairs cupboard, high level shelving, pressurised hot cylinder to the rear with space and plumbing to the front for washing machine. Further similar door conceals a deep larder cupboard with comprehensive shelving and LED downlighter.



Pine door conceals deep understairs cupboard, high level shelving, pressurised hot cylinder to the rear with space and plumbing to the front for washing machine. Further similar door conceals a deep larder cupboard with comprehensive shelving and LED downlighter. Opening to side of peninsular unit into:

Dining/Garden Room

A particular feature of the home is that it has full length glazing to the rear and side aspects, affording open views over the attractively landscaped main garden. High insulated profile ceiling, three pendant light points above. Space for large dining table. Glazed double doors to rear and side aspects to terrace and garden. Limed oak effect flooring continues. Beech block shelving to rear of peninsular. Space for large dresser and tall fridge/freezer. Wall light point.

Inner Hall

Limed oak flooring. LED downlighter and panelled doors to:

Bedroom 4/Study

A versatile room featuring a high vaulted ceiling with large Velux skylight. Glazed double doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden. Wall light points.

Shower Room

White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and circular mirror above. Shelf and mirror fronted medical cabinet to one side with shaver socket. Low-level WC. Corner raised shower with mixer shower. High central vaulted ceiling with Velux skylight. LED downlighters to either side. Limed oak effect flooring. Floor to ceiling tiling. Extractor fan.

First Floor



Split Level Landing

Small window to side aspect. Ceiling light point. Decorative roses and some cornicing. High book shelving. Door to linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Flue from Rayburn. Further doors to:

Principal Bedroom

A substantial double bed and sitting room. Dual aspect with skeiling ceilings. Two large sash windows to front and rear aspect. Further low window to rear aspect by entrance. Ceiling spotlights. Panelled door to:

En-Suite

White suite comprising corner bath with seat. Metro tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Oak effect flooring. Metro tiled splashbacks. Glass shelf with mirror and light above. Shaver socket. Heated towel radiator. Spotlights. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 2

An attractive double bedroom. Large sash window to front aspect. Two smaller style cottage windows to rear aspect. Attractive cast iron fireplace (not in use). Wide built-in wardrobes to either side of the chimney breast. Wall light points.

Bedroom 3

Double bedroom. Sash window to front aspect. Cast iron fireplace. Built-in L shaped cupboards to one side of chimney breast. Further deep cupboard extending over stairs. Pendant light point. Loft hatch.

Family Bathroom

White suite. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level WC. Large curved glass screen with opening into a generous shower area with over-head mixer shower. Traditionally styled radiator incorporating towel rail. Sash windows to rear and side aspects. Pendant light point with decorative rose. Cupboards. Limed oak effect flooring.

Outside

Picket fencing along the front boundary with central gate and path to front entrance. Wide gravel borders, stone edged raised beds, with topiary bushes, flowers and shrubs. To the far end of the house there is open access off Village Road onto a herringbone block paved driveway providing parking for two cars end to end. Fencing to the side boundary. Access to garage and gate into:

Main Rear Garden

A generous split-level shingle and sandstone terraced area incorporating a wide walkway to the side of the garage/outbuilding to a further raised terrace to the rear corner boundary where there is a large timber garden shed. The terrace is broken up by curved, raised brick retaining walls with inset flower and vegetable planters. Inset LED downlighters and Edwardian style lamp post. Various steps lead up to the main lawn which is level and features a beautifully stocked surrounding border, full of flowers which has an interesting variety of shrubs and specimen trees. The garden is well screened to one side by a tile capped attractive cob wall with exposed brick and flint plinths and to the rear boundary by tall closeboarded fencing.

Outbuilding/Tandem Garage

A modern well built structure with an electric roller door accessible from the block paved driveway. Fluorescent lighting and numerous power points. Small pane windows and personal door onto the main garden.

Utility

Situated to the rear of the garage with separate external door and small pane window to rear aspect. Roll topped sill with inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer and tall fridge/freezer. Shelving. Fluorescent strip light. Extractor fan.

Services

Water, electricity and drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans and Partridge.

Directions

SO20 8AX

Council Tax Band

G