St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hampshire Sp11

A unique modern oak frame barn style house built to the highest specification and a precise design to maximise energy efficiency minimising running costs, with stunning accommodation, open country views and a quiet elevated setting

DESCRIPTION

The Barn was signed off in 2021 with a residual 10 year structural warranty – a beautiful aged oak frame with voluminous central galleried internal areas, all enclosed by brick and flint walls and heavy oak cladding.  There is stylish light and airy accommodation with great attention to detail and exacting finishes throughout, designed to be as efficient as possible with over-engineered insulation and a highly efficient German air source heat pump delivering under floor heating throughout the ground floor, radiators to the first floor together with a mechanical ventilation heat recovery and air filtration system.  The property has excellent broadband with Cat6 hard wiring throughout and an Araknis network system ideal for those working/studying from home.  There is a large well enclosed garden, plenty of parking and black limestone surrounding terraces from where far reaching views are enjoyed.  There is also a comprehensive external lighting system.

LOCATION

The property has a quiet elevated setting on the outskirts of the village of St Mary Bourne, renowned for its many period houses and cottages and the surrounding undulating countryside.  The village has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, church, modern village hall, a Post Office and shop, as well as two public houses. An excellent rail service to Waterloo is available from Whitchurch, about three miles distant.  The nearby towns of Andover (about five miles) and Newbury also offer fast mainline rail services to Waterloo and Paddington respectively, together with a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities.  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.

ACCOMMODATION

Composite part glazed double doors with full height glazing to either side open into:   

IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL WITH ADJOINING DINING / ENTERTAINING AREA
Reception Hall:  Grand central solid oak staircase with central carpet runner and turned balustrades rising to a galleried landing/bridge connecting the first floor accommodation beneath a double height vaulted ceiling.  Exposed pegged oak framework to front aspect with full height glazing and windows to either side.  Italian William Italian marble flooring.
Dining Area:  Pegged oak framework and full height glazing to rear aspect overlooking garden.  Contemporary pendant and wall lights.  William Italian marble flooring.  Understairs cloaks cupboard.  Opening into inner hall.  Door into sitting room.  Wide opening into living room.

LIVING ROOM  (Impressive triple aspect reception room)   Full width glazing to side aspect with sliding door leading onto terrace area affording a fabulous open aspect and far reaching views over rolling countryside.  William Italian marble flooring.  Two windows to either side aspect.  Bespoke cabinetry to one wall comprising cupboards and display shelving.  Contemporary electric fire with surrounding full height shelving and media area.  LED down lighters.  Contemporary pendant light and wall lights.

SITTING ROOM  (Cosy reception room)   Window to front aspect.  Oak beam.  LED down lighter and contemporary wall lights.  Bespoke built-in cabinetry comprising central contemporary electric fire with shelving and media area to either side.  William Italian marble flooring.

INNER HALL  LED down lighters.  William Italian marble flooring. Part glazed door into kitchen/breakfast room.  Further doors into study and cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM  White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.  William Italian marble flooring.  Part tiled walls with display sill and bottle recess.  Oak beam.  Obscure glazed window to rear aspect.  LED down lighters.

STUDY  Pegged oak beams and braces.  Window to rear aspect.  William Italian marble flooring.  Built-in cabinet housing Cat6 wiring and tech.  LED down lighters.

LUXURY KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM   Ceramic Belfast style twin bowl sink unit with polished granite drainers and mixer tap.  Extensive range of matt finish units incorporating curved corner units and display shelving and large double sided larder cupboard.  Polished granite work surfaces with similar upstand and metro tiled splash backs.  Central granite topped island with breakfast bar and pendant lights above, inset AEG five zone induction hob with pop up AEG extractor fan and light, cupboards and deep pan drawers beneath.  Integrated AEG oven and grill with combination oven above.  Integrated microwave.  Integrated fridge and freezer.  Under-counter drinks fridge.  Natural limestone tiled flooring.  Pegged oak framework.  LED down lighters.  Windows to side and rear aspect with granite sills.  Aluminium frame folding doors opening onto side terrace enjoying late evening sun.  
 
UTILITY ROOM  Ceramic Belfast style sink unit with mixer tap and granite drainer to side.  Matt finish granite work top, cupboard and drawer beneath.  Recess and plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer.  Windows to rear and side aspect with granite sills.  Exposed oak framework.  LED down lighters.  Natural limestone tiled flooring.  

PLANT ROOM   Pressurised hot water cylinders with expansion tank, Manifold for 14 zone under flooring heating system.  Fuse boxes.  Plant for air source heat pump and private water management.  24 circuit RAKO app controlled lighting system.  

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING / BRIDGE   Vaulted ceiling and views over the dining area and reception hall.  Automatic LED uplighters.  Door into principal bedroom suite.  Opening into inner landing.  

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE  (Large triple aspect double bedroom)  Oak framework and vaulted ceiling with central pendant light point.  Dormer windows to front and rear aspect with LED lights above.  Comprehensive range of bespoke built-in cupboards and drawers.  Aluminium frame sliding glazed door and glazed panel to side opening onto private glass balcony with oak frame/sarking, light and power points and from where there are stunning open country views.  Contemporary roll top four claw bath with mixer tap/shower attachment standing on curved polished quartz plinth.
En Suite Cloakroom:  Fully tiled walls.  White suite comprising wash hand basin with marble surround and splash back, mixer tap and electric mirror with shaver socket above, cupboard beneath.  Low level WC.  Towel recess.  Matt finish towel radiator.  LED down lighters.

INNER LANDING  Hatch into large boarded loft area.  LED down lighters.  Doors to bedrooms two, three, four, family bathroom and walk-in wardrobe/dressing area with range of box shelving, dressing table, mirror, LED down lighters.

BEDROOM  SUITE TWO  (Large double bedroom)  Window to side aspect, dormer window to rear aspect.  LED down lighters.  Built-in wardrobe cupboard.  
En Suite Bathroom:  Porcelain tiled floor and walls.  White suite comprising wash hand basin with polished marble surround and upstand, mixer tap, cupboard beneath, electric mirror with shaver socket above.  Panel bath with mixer shower.  Low level WC.  Matt finish towel radiator.  Dormer window to front aspect with far reaching views.  LED down lighters.  

BEDROOM THREE  (Double bedroom)  Window to front aspect with far reaching views.  LED down lighters.  

BEDROOM FOUR  (Double bedroom)  Velux light to front aspect with far reaching views.  LED down lighters.  
 
FAMILY BATHROOM  (Well appointed)  White suite comprising wash hand basin in polished marble surround with similar upstand, mixer tap, shaver socket, cupboards beneath.  Panel bath with mixer shower and glass screen.  Low level WC.  Porcelain tiled floor and walls.  Matt finish towel radiator.   LED down lighters.

OUTSIDE

THE GARDENS   The property is elevated and set well back from the road, approached via a track.  Ornate wrought iron electric double gates with ball topped stone capped piers to either side.  Post box and wrought iron pedestrian gate to side.  Generous wide gravelled driveway extending the full width of the front of the property providing comprehensive parking and turning.  Black paved hardstanding to end with space for further vehicles.  The frontage is enclosed by sleeper retained walls.  Well stocked flower and rose borders.  The front and side boundary is screened by close boarded fencing with pleached ornamental trees.  Black limestone paved terrace surrounds the property.  Central double doors with veranda detail to either side on pegged oak framework standing on staddle stone plinths with beautiful flint panels to lower walls.  Extensive exterior lighting and spot lights.  Barbecue area situated outside the kitchen/breakfast room with gravelled areas, sleeper retaining walls with trellis above and climbing plants.  Timber storage shed.  To the opposite end of the barn there is a further terrace accessed from the living room with veranda beneath the balcony above.  External power points and lighting.  From here there are fabulous views over rolling farmland and countryside.  The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with curved brick retaining walls, all well enclosed by close boarded fencing.  Double gates leading onto the lane.  The side boundary is enclosed by brick walling with wrought iron trellis between stone capped brick piers.
   
SERVICES

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

DIRECTIONS

POST CODE SP11 6DQ.

VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH EVANS & PARTRIDGE    
Tel.  01264  810702    www.evansandpartridge.co.uk

DISCLAIMER

1.  These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.  All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Evans & Partridge or the vendors or lessors.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Evans & Partridge has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

Evans & Partridge is the trading name for Armstrong Partridge Limited (Company number 1043726)  
 Registered in England at Agriculture House, High Street, Stockbridge SO20 6HF