Paynes Lane, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, So20

A SPACIOUS SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE FEATURING LARGE LIGHT ROOMS AND A LEVEL SOUTH WESTERLY FACING GARDEN, QUIETLY SITUATED AT THE END OF A NO-THROUGH LANE WITH PRIVATE PARKING YET REMAINING CENTRAL TO THE VILLAGE AND ITS AMENITIES.

A semi-detached period cottage with particularly spacious accommodation including a large main living room with fireplace to one end, a separate study/playroom and substantial open plan farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with an adjoining utility/boot room and ground floor WC. On the first floor there is a very spacious principal bedroom with dressing area and wardrobes with a well appointed en suite shower room., two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has a tucked away setting at the very end of Paynes Lane and has the considerable benefit of private off-road parking and an attractive level south westerly facing garden.

The property is situated in the village of Broughton which offers everyday amenities including a 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 distant 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.

Porch

Fully enclosed beneath a slate roof. External hardwood panelled door with high level glazed window. Quarry tiled flooring. Vaulted ceiling. Overhead lantern style light. Windows to front and side aspect overlooking the garden. Latch door into:

Living Room

(Large dual aspect reception room) Attractive open brick fireplace to one end with raised brick hearth and oak display sill above. Recesses to either side of chimney breast. Glazed patio doors to rear courtyard. Porthole window to rear aspect. Two further large windows to front aspect overlooking the main garden. Wall and ceiling light points. Staircase with balustrade to side rising to half landing where the staircase splits to the first floor accommodation. High window to rear aspect. Cupboard concealing meter and fuse box. Latch door to kitchen/breakfast room. Further latch door into:

Study / Playroom

A further good sized reception room with high profile ceiling, exposed rafters and large Velux sky light to the rear aspect. Spot lights. Picture window overlooking the rear courtyard terrace. Shelving. Wall uplighters and spot lights. Decorative brick fireplace with stone hearth.

Kitchen / Dining Room

(Substantial farmhouse style kitchen with ceramic flooring throughout) Two large windows to the front aspect overlooking the main garden. Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Extensive stone effect work surfaces with ceramic tiled splashback. An extensive range of oak fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers with high level leaded glazed china display cabinets and open fronted shelving, corner display areas and tray storage. Eye level integrated double oven and grill, separate four ring ceramic hob, extractor fan and light in decorative oak hood above. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Space for large family/entertaining table. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Wall light point. Small pane bevel edged glazed door into:

Utility / Boot Room

Large rear facing window and stable style door with high glazed panel to rear courtyard/terrace. Roll top work surface with space and plumbing beneath for washing machine. Room for dryer to side and tall fridge freezer to one end. Ceramic tiled flooring. Coat hooks. Down lighters. Double doors conceal a deep cupboard housing an oil fired boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder with wide slatted shelf above. Latch door into:

Cloakroom

White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Low level WC. Tiled floor. Obscure glazed windows. Down lighters.

FIRST FLOOR



Landing One

Space for study area. Pendant light point. Window to rear aspect. Panelled doors to family bathroom and principal bedroom suite.

Principal Bedroom Suite

(Substantial double bedroom with dressing area to one end) Twin built-in double wardrobe cupboards. Two large windows to the front aspect. Loft hatch. Two pendant light points. Lamp ring with central switch. Panelled door into:

En Suite

(Well-appointed and generously proportioned) White suite in tiled wash stand with tiled splashback, shaver socket and double cupboard beneath. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Frameless glass/tiled shower enclosure with overhead and handheld attachment. Chrome towel radiator. Oak effect flooring. Low level pastel colour washed T & G panelling to two walls. Obscure glazed window. Extractor fan. Spot lights.

Family Bathroom

White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Glass shelf and circular mirror above. Shaver socket to one side. Low level WC. Panelled bath with overhead shower and glass shower screen. Tiled surround. Tiled flooring. Obscure glazed window. Spotlights. Extractor fan. Door to linen cupboard with slatted shelving.

Landing Two

Wall light point. Doors to bedroom two and bedroom three.

Bedroom Two

(Large double bedroom) Window overlooking the front garden. Pendant light point. Chimney breast with deep recesses to either side ideal for free-standing or built-in furniture.

Bedroom Three

(Double bedroom) Large window overlooking front garden. Pendant light point.

OUTSIDE



Front

Generous shared (one other cottage) gravel driveway providing private parking for at least three cars. Enclosed on two sides by walls. Laid to gravel with surrounding shrubs and plants. Garden shed. Raised oil tank. Picket gate into:

Front Garden

This is the main area of garden which has the benefit of a south westerly aspect and is well enclosed by wall with trellis above or close boarded fencing. Paved path to front entrance and leading round to the rear of the property. Level lawn with surrounding well stocked borders full of spring flowers, shrubs and specimen trees. Gravelled area for bench. Rear courtyard enclosed by rendered brick wall. Paved and split level.

Services

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

Directions

SO20 8AQ

Council Tax Band

E