Semi-detached house for sale in Wherwell, Andover, Hampshire SP11

A charming victorian three / four bedroom semi-detached character cottage offering spacious living and river views with the benefit of A four bay barn style garage, car port with office and beautiful gardens bordering part of the river test.

This Victorian semi-detached cottage has been extended over the years providing characterful accommodation including two sitting rooms, a large dining/family room and kitchen/breakfast room with fireplace and log-burner. There is also a cloakroom/laundry on the ground floor. To the first floor, a principal bedroom with ensuite, second generous double bedroom with beautiful views over the river and well-appointed family bathroom. A study/fourth single bedroom has a further staircase rising to the third bedroom on the second floor. Outside the property has plenty of off road parking and the benefit of a barn-style four bay garage/carport the fourth bay comprises a workshop and home office. A secluded garden sits between the house and garaging with a south westerly aspect. The outstanding feature of this lovely home is however an extra section of garden located opposite the house across the lane with lawn and a modern decked area bordering part of the River Test with open views over water meadows, also with a southerly aspect.<br /><br /><b>Location</b><br/><br/>The property is situated on the edge of the village of Wherwell, renowned for its many period properties and which also has a church, village hall, playing fields and primary school. There are charming country walks nearby including one along an unspoilt lane to the fine old Victorian church, and another across a long footbridge to The Common and neighbouring village of Chilbolton. The nearby town of Andover offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to London (Waterloo) in a little over an hour. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country, and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are approximately 20 minutes and 30 minutes distance respectively.

Porch

Slate roof on exposed gallows bracket. Light. Part glazed panel door into:

Living Room

Open cast iron fireplace with hearth. Recess to either side of chimney breast, one with shelving. Picture rail. Sash window to front aspect. Turning staircase with balustrade rising to first floor. Understairs cupboard. Internal leaded glass window with view into dining/family room. Panel doors to sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and inner hall.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

Ceramic Belfast style sink unit with mixer tap and granite drainer. Polished granite work surfaces with similar upstand. Range of cream high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating a dresser unit. Integrated fridge, freezer and dish washer. Under-counter Bosch oven and grill with four ring induction hob above with granite splash back. Oak flooring. Space for small table. Window overlooking main garden. Down lighters. Sheila Maid. Open fireplace housing rolled steel log burning stove on slate hearth. Arch and steps rising into:

Dining / Family Room

(Large reception room, ideal for entertaining) Oak flooring. Coir mat at threshold of glazed door leading into main garden. Glazed double doors to patio and main garden. Wall lights and down lighter. Opening into:

Inner Hall

Velux sky light. Loft hatch. Oak flooring. Built-in cupboards. Down lighters. Internal stained glass window overlooking dining/family room. Pine panel door into:

Cloakroom / Laundry

White suite comprising wash hand basin with glass splash back. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Roll top work surfaces with space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, cupboards above. Central lantern. Obscure glazed window. Oak effect flooring.

First Floor

Landing

Sash window to front aspect with glorious views of the River Test and water meadows. Panel doors to:

Principal Bedroom

(Large double bedroom) Double sash window overlooking main garden and towards the River Test to the side. Pendant light point. Airing cupboard with water tank. Open doorway into:

En Suite

(Large) White suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Dormer window overlooking main garden. Shaver socket. Down lighters. Extractor fan. Built-in cupboards and eaves storage.

Bedroom 2

(Double bedroom) Two sash windows affording stunning views across the River Test, water meadows and countryside. Picture rail. Pendant light point. Built-in wardrobe. Display sill.

Family Shower Room

(Recently replaced and well appointed) White suite comprising ceramic wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage beneath, shaver socket and mirror above. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Walk-in shower enclosure with frameless glass screen, overhead and hand held attachments. Chrome towel radiator. Porcelain tiled walls. Limed oak effect flooring. Sash window to rear aspect. LED down lighter. Extractor fan.

Study / Bedroom 4

Sash window to the rear aspect. Further small window. Down lighter. Turning staircase with balustrade to side rising to bedroom three. Understairs storage.

Second Floor

Bedroom 3

(Double bedroom) Skeiling ceilings. Small pane dormer window to rear aspect. Eaves cupboards. Spot lights.

Outside

Front

Access off lane. Picket gate and stepped concrete/gravel path to front entrance porch. Lawn area and stone edged shingle path with well stocked shrub and flower borders to either side leading to gate to:

Main Garden

(Level, well enclosed and private) This extends to the side of the property with a south westerly aspect, mainly laid to lawn and well screened from the road by mature mixed hedging. Fruit trees. Paved and gravel terrace outside dining room. Well stocked border with roses, flowers, shrubs and specimen tree. The rear boundary is formed by an old railway embankment with ivy and shrubs.

Parking And Outbuilding

Wide access with curved brick screen walls to either side opening onto a wide gravel driveway. Well stocked borders to either side. Outbuilding: Constructed of pegged oak framework on exposed brick plinths beneath a hipped tiled roof, divided into four bays. Bay One: Garage/Store. Double barn doors to front. Bay Two: Car port. Bay Three: Car port. Bay Four: Workshop and Office. Workshop with bench, light and power. Ladder to large boarded loft space and mezzanine for storage. Door into insulated office with window overlooking garden, ceramic tiled flooring, down lighters, desk and shelving.

Riverside Garden

A stunning feature of the property located on the opposite side of the lane. Picket gate opens onto a level lawn with generous composite decked area partially overhanging the adjoining River Test affording beautiful views of the river and water meadows, all well enclosed by hedging and palisade fencing.

Services

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

Directions

SP11 7JN

Council Tax

Band E