South View Terrace, Lower Link, St. Mary Bourne, Andover, Sp11

A surprisingly spacious and beautifully presented two double bedroom end of terrace cottage set back from the road with open southerly views over meadows

An end of terrace Victorian cottage which is set back from the road off a short no through track which services a line of cottages all with open views over meadows. The beautifully presented accommodation comprises porch, entrance hall, cosy sitting room with log burning stove and large sash window with views and a large open plan living/dining room also with log burning stove and an adjoining well-appointed kitchen. To the first floor two double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom with separate shower. Some of the other properties in the vicinity have completed loft conversions and there may be potential to do the same in this instance subject to consent. The main garden extends to the rear of the house. This is attractively landscaped.

The property is located between the village of Lower Link and St Mary Bourne, within a short walk of the ‘Bourne Valley Inn’ public house. The village, which is renowned for its many period houses and cottages and the surrounding undulating countryside, has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, church, modern village hall, a Post Office and shop, as well as two public houses and recreation ground with cricket pitch. The nearby towns of Andover (about five miles distant) and Newbury offer fast mainline rail services to Waterloo and Paddington respectively, together with a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. An excellent rail service to Waterloo is also available from Whitchurch, about three miles distant. The cathedral city of Winchester is approximately twenty minutes’ drive away. The A34 and A303 roads and M3 and M4 motorways are all within easy reach.

Porch

Tile covered with painted posts and panelling. Window to side aspect. Internal lantern style light. Door with high level obscure glazed leaded panel into:

Entrance Hall

Exposed pine floorboards. Low level decorative panelling to one wall. Down lighters. High cupboard concealing meter and fuse box. Pine panelled doors with high level glazing into sitting room and large central dining/living room with adjoining kitchen.

Sitting Room

(A cosy square reception room) Open brick fireplace housing log burning stove on raised quarry tiled hearth. Recesses to either side of the chimney breast, each with low level double cupboards and high level display shelving. Large deep sash window to front aspect affording views out across meadows. Exposed pine floorboards. Pendant light point.

Central Dining / Living Room

(With adjoining kitchen. Large living/entertaining area) Central open fireplace housing log burning stove on raised slate hearth. Recesses to either side of chimney breast. Exposed pine floorboards throughout. Turning staircase with balustrade to side rises to the first floor. Low level decorative painted panelling to one wall. Central ceiling light point. Wide opening to side of long half level oak topped peninsular into:

Kitchen

(Well-appointed) Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit. Solid oak block work surfaces. Ceramic tiled splashbacks. A range of cream fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers. Under counter oven and grill, four ring ceramic hob above with tall tiled splashback. High level glazed china display cabinets with under cupboard lights. Oak trays. Integrated fridge freezer and washing machine. Ceiling spot lights. Space for sideboard or breakfast table. Further full height corner cupboard. Window overlooking the rear garden. Glazed double doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden. Obscure glazed picture window to side aspect. Vinyl, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR



Landing

T & G panelling to side of stairwell. Low level decorative painted panelling. Exposed pine floorboards. Down lighters. Panelled doors to:

Bedroom One

(Good sized double bedroom) Cast iron Victorian fireplace with stone hearth. Large deep sash window to front aspect with open views across meadows and toward farmland and countryside. Exposed pine floorboards. Recesses to either side of chimney breast, one ideal for free-standing or built-in furniture. Built-in wardrobe extending above stairs. Pendant light point.

Bedroom Two

(Generous double bedroom) Cast iron Victorian fireplace with stone hearth. Window to rear aspect overlooking the main garden to field beyond. Exposed pine floorboards. Recesses to either side of chimney breast ideal for free-standing or fitted furniture, one with high level display shelving. Loft hatch. Pendant light point. Alcove with book shelves.

Bathroom

(Well-appointed) Low level decorative painted panelling to walls. Exposed pine floorboards. White Heritage suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath. Low level WC. Quadrant curved glass/metro tiled generous enclosure with overhead and handheld shower attachments. Chrome towel radiator. Window overlooking the rear garden. Down lighters. Extractor fan. Electric shaver mirror with light and shaver socket to side. Wall light point.

OUTSIDE



Front

The property is situated in an attractive parade of Victorian houses perpendicular to the village road and approached over a level gravel track. All of the houses enjoy views over the track and across the directly adjoining meadows. Outside off-road parking space to the front of the house. Roses and plants trained to the facade. Space for potted plants and trees. Access to front entrance porch. Gravelled approach around the flank wall of the house with a gate leading into:

Rear Garden

(Attractively landscaped) Brick edged gravel/paved terrace area located immediately behind the kitchen. Lean-to brick outbuilding with external doors. One houses gardener's WC, the other contains the oil boiler at low level, and space for a tumble dryer above. Oil tank and bin storage screened behind trellis and planting. Large wood store. The neighbouring property (No. 3) has right of access to the side passageway, leading to the front track.

Main Garden

Level central shaped lawn with deep well stocked herbaceous borders to either side, full of perennials and shrubs. Boundaries are screened by hedging to one side and fencing with trellis above to the opposite. To the rear boundary there is a raised sleeper retained paved terrace overlooking a small area of paddock behind, all enclosed by fencing. Timber storage shed.

Services

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

Directions

SP11 6BZ

Council Tax Band

D - Basingstoke and Deane