3 bedroom house

Superb detached three bedroom family home believed to date back to the 1820’s with distinctive features and coming to the market for the first time in 90 years. Set on a generous plot, of circa 1.3 acres, whilst situated only a short drive from Andover, the property is surrounded by mature trees and hedgerows providing a haven for wildlife and offering a great degree of privacy. The home is accessed via a private gate and sweeping driveway that leads to a large parking area at the side of the house with ample space for multiple cars. The house itself is entered via a porch and into a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with all downstairs rooms leading off it. To the left is the dining room and doorway leading into the kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining utility room. To the right of the hallway is the dual aspect sitting room that runs the width of the property and comes complete with an open fire. There is also a guest cloakroom, separate shower room, storage cupboards and stairs leading to the first floor. The first floor features a landing enabling access to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Although presented in good order, the property offers plenty of scope to extend and modernise, subject to the correct planning consents being obtained.

Externally the property has a lot to offer with a mix of maintained gardens with patio areas, greenhouses, paddock and two versatile outbuildings with lots of potential to be converted into a workshop or home office amongst other things. This property is offered for sale with no forward chain

Disclaimer: Private drainage, awaiting Environmental Agency Compliance Certificate

Council Tax Band F

In the striking landscape of the Test Valley in west Hampshire, the clear chalk streams of the River Test meander through tranquil water meadows surrounded by rolling fields and ancient woodland. Characterful villages with thatched cottages and welcoming inns contribute to the area’s charm and opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding abound. The village of Smannell is home to one of the area’s many interesting churches which sits at its heart together with a primary school and family-run pub. The 44-mile Test Way long distance walking route passes through the next valley and locally sourced produce is a feature of many restaurant, pub and tea room menus. Internationally renowned for its fly fishing this culturally rich area offers attractions for all ages including the award-winning Finkley Down Farm, the Hawk Conservancy Trust, Museum of the Iron Age, Whitchurch Silk Mill, the Museum of Army Flying, Longstock Park Water Garden, the National Trust’s world-famous rose collection at Mottisfont and the ‘real’ Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle. The market towns of Stockbridge, Romsey and Newbury are within easy reach as are the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury. Excellent schooling for all ages in both the state and private sector coupled with fast commuter routes are also major factors in why so many prospective purchasers settle in this beautiful part of the country.

Marketed by: Charters, Alresford