House for sale in High Street, Shipton Bellinger - 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms

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Salisbury 13.5 miles (22 km) Andover 11.5 (18.5km) Marlborough 16.5 (26.5km) London Waterloo from 65 minutes from Andover, A303/M3 2.5 miles (4km).

DESCRIPTION

Parsonage Farm is an attractive and spacious period farmhouse originally dating from the mid 16th Century.  The house is constructed in the typical local style of brick and flint under a slate roof and in more recent times it has been comprehensively refurbished by the present owners. The house now offers spacious family accommodation of approximately 4,500 sq ft, retains many of the original period features and incorporates new services including a modern oil heating and hot water system supplemented by solar panels and extensive double glazing. 

The accommodation is light and stylishly presented with good ceiling heights throughout.  Starting from the front porch and central stair hall it comprises a Drawing room and Dining room both with French doors to the garden and open fireplaces, a well equipped Kitchen/Breakfast room with an AGA and an adjoining Family room with wood burning stove.  Beyond this there is a Rear Hall, Larder, Utility room, Office and Cloakroom.  From the rear hall there is a connecting door through to the ground floor Annexe with a Living room, Kitchenette, Bedroom and Bathroom.  Upstairs there are 5 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms including a Master suite with Bathroom and Dressing room, a Guest suite with Shower room.

Accommodation

(Please see floor plans for room layout and dimensions).

SITUATION

Parsonage Farm is located close to the centre of Shipton Bellinger a busy and thriving village on the Hampshire/Wiltshire. It is surrounded by attractive unspoilt countryside with Salisbury Plain to the north and west, down land to the east and the Avon, Bourne and Test valleys' to the south.  The village itself has excellent amenities including a shop/post office, public house and primary school.  More extensive services and amenities are nearby in Marlborough to the north, Andover to the east and the historic Cathedral City of Salisbury to the south.  There is fine walking, riding and cycling country all around and many other good opportunities for sport and recreation.  The area is renowned for its shooting and fishing and there are golf, tennis, rugby and football clubs in the area and racing nearby at Salisbury, Bath and Newbury.

This area has also become well known for the wide selection of schools at all levels with boys and girls grammar schools in Salisbury and excellent independent schools nearby including Marlborough College and Dauntseys, and prep’ schools at Farleigh and St Francis, Pewsey. As well as Godolphin, Chaffyn Grove, The Cathedral school and Leaden Hall in Salisbury.  The village is also well places for those who have to commute to work outside the area.  The A303/M3 is just 5 minutes drive to the south bringing London and the business centres along M3 and M25 corridors within easy reach, and there are fast regular trains to London Waterloo from nearby Grateley and Andover stations and also to Paddington from Pewsey station. 

ACCOMMODATION

(Please see floor plans for room layout and dimensions).

OUTSIDE:

Parsonage Farmhouse is set back from the High Street behind a narrow gravelled garden with borders. To one side of the house a gated drive leads through to the outbuildings and parking area at the rear.  The house has a pretty south facing walled garden which is mainly laid to lawn with attractive mature borders and a large gravel and paved seating area immediately behind the house.  Beyond the garden there is a parking and turning area. A new Double Garage will be constructed in this area, (subject to consent) and there is also access to a useful Potting Shed which adjoins the Annexe. 

ADDITIONAL LAND AND  BUILDINGS:

Beyond the garden and with access from the shared drive is a range of useful outbuildings and paddocks that might be acquired by separate negotiation.  The buildings include 3 open fronted Garages all 9' 9" x 6' 3" (4.95m x 2.97m), a large 2 bay Storage barn (overall some 50' x 19') and a Stable block with four boxes, a feed store and workshop at either end and a hay loft over.  The outbuildings are generally in good order and most have mains power light. Beyond the outbuildings there are three well fenced paddocks with access to water and extending to about 1.75 acres.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Please note that unless otherwise stated all fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale.

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.  Oil fired central heating and hot water with additional solar panels.  Oil fired AGA

LOCAL AUTHORTIES

Test Valley Borough Council.  Beech Hurst Andover. SP10 3AJ 01264 368000 www.test valley.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council, The Castle Winchester.  SO23 8ZB 01962 841841  www.hants.gov.uk

COUNCIL TAX

Band H charge for 2009/2010 £2,754.38

PLANNING

The property is not listed.  Planning consent was granted on 23rd April 2007 for single and two storey extensions to provide additional accommodation with garages on the ground floor, a new boundary wall and gate on the boundary and a new front porch.  (Ref:  07/01196/FULN)

DIRECTIONS:

Leave Salisbury heading north on the London Road towards Andover and Tidworth.  After the last roundabout and the railway bridge bear left onto the A338 to Tidworth and Marlborough passing through the village of Cholderton and then passing under the A303 staying on the A338.  A short distance after the A303 junction  you will come into the village of Shipton Bellinger.  Turn left onto the High Street and Parsonage Farm will be on your left hand side opposite the church. 

PLEASE NOTE

Woolley & Wallis, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.

2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give an overall view of the property, they do not form any part of an offer or contract, and must not be relied upon as statements of representations of fact.

3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.  The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.  It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Woolley & Wallis have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.  Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

4. These particulars were prepared in May 2009

VIEWINGS

All viewings should be by appointment only arranged through our Salisbury Office:

51-61 Castle Street,

Salisbury,

Wiltshire,

SP1 3SU

Telephone:  01722 424524

www.w-w.co.uk

property reference: WWSA999002115