Upper Manor Farmhouse, , Stockbridge, , SO20 6DR

UPPER MANOR FARMHOUSE

LONGSTOCK, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE A Substantial Period Farmhouse Set in a Secluded Position Overlooking The

The property comprises an attractive three storey character farmhouse with 6 bedrooms, a spacious reception room and generous kitchen/diner together with SITUATION A large established garden and a range of good Upper Manor Farmhouse is situated on the southern edge of the popular village of Longstock, in the heart of the Test Valley, one and a half miles north of the market sized outbuildings town of Stockbridge, Hampshire. Longstock has a public house and restaurant - The Peat Spade Inn, and a village church.

Stockbridge is a picturesque town offering a range of local shops, public houses The property provides a unique opportunity for and restaurants. The cathedral city of which is 20 minutes away has a wide variety of shopping and leisure facilities, extensive transport networks and a upgrading and modernisation in a sought after rich cultural history to explore. location RECREATION

The area’s beautiful countryside has many recreational facilities for those wishing GUIDE PRICE £1,050,000 to enjoy it. The is renowned for fly fishing and is readily accessible. The Cycle and Walking route is nearby along with many other public Stockbridge 1.5 miles, Andover 9 miles, accesses. The Hampshire Golf Course is 4 miles away and The Andover is 6 miles away. Other local attractions include Water Garden, Longstock Winchester 11 miles, 20 miles Park Nursery, Houghton Park Gardens and The Museum of Army Flying. Andover and Winchester Stations are both on the SCHOOLS London Waterloo Line Stockbridge Primary School and Test Valley School are nearby. The area surrounding Winchester has a very good range of private schools and colleges.

UPPER MANOR FARMHOUSE

Upper Manor Farmhouse is a substantial period Double Bedroom 2 with a sash window to the front farmhouse situated in a quiet position within the and Double Bedroom 3 with a sash window to the village and benefits from unspoilt views across the front and a fireplace. Test Valley. A separate W.C. with a window to the rear is The accommodation briefly comprises the following: accessed off the landing. Steps down lead to the landing also accessed via the stairs off the kitchen Ground Floor which has timber panelling. Entrance Hall with sash windows with shutters and doors to back garden from the rear and side. Accessed from this landing is the Family Bathroom with bath, wash hand basin, shower cubicle and Accessed from the hall is the large Drawing/ Dining exposed beams. Room with sash windows with shutters, a glass door to the front garden, a fireplace with wooden surround The Master Bedroom 4 has exposed timbers, timber and wood burning stove and low-level radiators in the hardwood floor boards and windows to the front. trunking. Second Floor Off the hall is a W.C. with wash hand basin, a door The stairs from the landing to the second floor have a leading to the Cellar and staircase to the first floor. sash window and balustrading to a landing from which a Double Bedroom 5 and Single Bedroom 6 are Steps down from the hall lead to the spacious accessed both of which benefit from a window to the Kitchen/ Breakfast Room which benefits from front. There is also a Store Room with a window to exposed timber posts and beams and windows with the rear. wooden casements. The open plan kitchen has fitted wall and floor units, a single drainer stainless steel sink, walk in larder and a double oven oil fired Aga. A door leads to the back staircase to the first floor. Off the Kitchen there is a Utility Room and Boot Room with access to the back garden and an additional Storage Room.

First Floor A staircase with a timber hand rail and balustrading Gardens leads to the first floor landing. The following rooms There are established gardens to the front and rear of are accessed from the landing: the property with level lawns and established flower beds and fruit trees. To the rear there is also an Double Bedroom 1 with sash windows, a separate attractive thatched summerhouse and a range of dressing area and En suite with a bath, W.C. and mature trees. The garden enjoys unspoilt views hand basin. across the Test Valley.

FLOORPLAN AND OUTBUILDINGS

Outbuildings To the west of the property there is a range of brick, timber and tiled former stables now converted to a car port and garage extending to approximately 38.72 square metres (417 square feet). Adjoining this is a portal framed concrete, timber, steel and tiled open fronted garage/ store extending to approximately 64.61 square metres (695 square feet).

There is a single garage of brick and tile construction at the entrance to the property with an up and over door.

To the east of the property is an open fronted building with potential, of brick construction with a tile roof, extending to approximately 109.22 square metres (1176 square feet).

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Method of Sale and Tenure Council Tax & Business Rates The freehold of the property is available for sale by private treaty as a whole. Upper Manor Farmhouse - Band G - £2,347.28 for 2014/15 Vacant Possession will be available on completion. Energy Efficiency Rating Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way Upper Manor Farmhouse current EPC Rating - E. Potential - D. The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including, rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and Sporting & Timber electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi- All timber rights are included in the sale. easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether Fixtures & Fittings referred to in these particulars or not. Those items mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the freehold. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded unless agreed in Covenants advance. A right of way will be granted to the purchaser over the area hatched blue on the plan providing a second access to the property. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have The Estate are seeking to establish a new entrance from the road to been checked by the Vendor’s Agents and the Purchaser shall be deemed to their retained land to the west of the property. Until they have been successful in have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis- doing so they will retain a right of way through the entrance to the west of the statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in property to access this land as shown on the plan hatched yellow. respect thereof.

Boundaries Solicitors The maintenance of all boundaries will rest with the purchasers. The Leckford Legal Services Department, John Lewis Partnership, Partnership House, Carlisle Estate will fence the eastern boundary as shown on the plan, leaving space for an Place, London, SW1P 1BX access. For the attention of: Amy Shann Services Mains electricity is connected to the property. The property is connected to the Directions Leckford Estate’s private water and sewage systems and there is a water meter in From Stockbridge take the A3057 towards Andover and take the first left onto The place. The connection will remain subject to the purchaser completing the Bunny, on reaching the T junction with The Peat Spade Inn on your right turn left Estate’s standard Water Supply and Sewerage Deeds. and follow Longstock Road, the property is on your left after approximately 300 Heating is via an oil fired boiler. There is an oil tank in the garden. yards.

Local Authorities From the north via the A34 leave A34 at interchange with A303 and turn right at Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UJ. roundabout onto A30. Continue through Sutton Scotney and head for Telephone: 01962 841841. www.hants.gov.uk Stockbridge, after approximately 3.8 miles turn right signposted Leckford (by Clos

Du Marquis). Follow the road into Leckford village, at the T junction turn left and Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Road, Andover, Hampshire, follow the road out of Leckford for approximately half a mile, turn right onto The SP10 3AJ. Telephone: 01264 368000. www.testvalley.gov.uk Bunny, on reaching The Peat Spade Inn follow the directions above.

Health and Safety From Andover and the A303 take the A3057 towards Stockbridge and after 4.25 We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for miles arrive at Leckford Village, continue through Leckford and take the right turn your own personal safety. onto The Bunny, then follow directions above. Post Code SO20 6DR

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Adkin Tel: (01235) 862888 Fax: (01235) 862488

For further information contact: Philip Pocock [email protected] or Jenna Wald [email protected]

Particulars prepared: July 2014. Photographs taken: May 2014

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