Cedar Cottage, 4 Farm Road, Little Park, Abbotts Ann, Andover Sp11 7Au
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CEDAR COTTAGE 4 FARM ROAD, LITTLE PARK ABBOTTS ANN HAMPSHIRE CEDAR COTTAGE, 4 FARM ROAD, LITTLE PARK, ABBOTTS ANN, ANDOVER SP11 7AU AN INDIVIDUAL DETACHED CHALET STYLE FAMILY HOME WITH SPACIOUS AND CHARACTERFUL ACCOMMODATION FEATURING AN EXCELLENT OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM, STANDING ON A MATURE THIRD ACRE PLOT TOWARDS THE END OF A ‘NO THROUGH’ LANE ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE VILLAGE WITH VIEWS OVER THE ADJOINING FARMLAND PORCH • VAULTED RECEPTION HALL • LIVING ROOM • CONSERVATORY / GARDEN ROOM • STUDY / BEDROOM FIVE LARGE FARMHOUSE SIZE KITCHEN / DINING ROOM • INNER HALL • REAR LOBBY / LAUNDRY TWO GROUND FLOOR BEDROOMS (ONE EN SUITE) • GROUND FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM LARGE LANDING • MASTER BEDROOM WITH DRESSING AREA, EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM AND BALCONY • BEDROOM TWO DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE • AMPLE PARKING • GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF ABOUT ONE THIRD OF AN ACRE WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS OFFERS INVITED AROUND £825,000 FOR THE FREEHOLD DESCRIPTION A detached chalet style property built about twenty years ago by a renowned local company, D C Li Builders, since extended by the present owners. The property stands in a third acre plot surrounded by farmland with a spacious driveway providing ample parking and leading to a well-built detached double garage. The accommodation features large living rooms, especially the triple aspect kitchen with separate dining area beneath a vaulted ceiling. There are five bedrooms (two with en suites) and a family bathroom. LOCATION The property is situated towards the end of a narrow ‘no through’ lane in a rural area surrounded by fields on the edge of the sought after village of Abbotts Ann which has an award winning Post Office/Store, primary school, two public houses, church and a nearby garden centre. The area is a haven for those who enjoy country and riverside walks, and numerous sporting pursuits can be enjoyed including golf in Longstock and Andover, horse racing at Newbury and Salisbury, polo at Tidworth, motor racing at Thruxton, sailing on the Solent, and fishing on the celebrated River Test. The picturesque town of Stockbridge is about eight miles. Andover (3 miles) offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country, and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within a half hour drive. SCHOOLING AND RECREATION There is excellent schooling (private and state) in the area. In addition to the primary school in Abbotts Ann, Farleigh Preparatory School is also situated on the edge of the village; Kings and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College are located in Winchester and there are Grammar Schools in Salisbury. Public schools include Winchester College and St Swithun’s in Winchester, Godolphin, Chaffyn Grove and the Cathedral School in Salisbury. ACCOMMODATION Large tiled PORCH on rustic timber supports. Overhead lantern style light. Wood panel double doors with glazed bulls eye panels opening into: RECEPTION HALL Window to either side aspect with deep sills. Engineered oak flooring. Vaulted ceiling with pendant light point. Exposed reclaimed timber. Radiator. Park small pane bevel edge glazed double doors opening into: LARGE CENTRAL LIVING ROOM Fabulous wide inglenook brick fireplace with heavy rustic timber above and brick hearth housing oil fired wood burner effect fire with log storage and display areas to either side. Two picture windows to front aspect. Bespoke solid oak open tread staircase with balustrade to one side rising to first floor. Glazed double doors with full height glazed panels to either side opening into a large conservatory with view beyond over the main garden. Exposed low level brickwork and reclaimed timbers to one wall. Two pendant light points. Radiator within decorative case. Opening into inner hallway. Brick step and double bevel edge glazed doors opening into open plan farmhouse kitchen/dining room. LARGE CONSERVATORY / GARDEN ROOM Constructed of hardwood glazed elevations standing on brick plinths with hardwood frame roof and thermoplastic panels. Ceramic tiled floor. Two radiators within decorative cases. Three wall lights. Power points. Central glazed double doors opening onto terrace and main garden. LARGE OPEN PLAN FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN / DINING ROOM Kitchen: 1½ bowl sink unit with drainer, mixer tap and drinking water tap. Range of white washed high and low level Shaker style cupboards and drawers. Decorative corner display shelving. Polished granite work surfaces with similar upstand and decorative ceramic tiled splash back. Pine edged granite topped peninsular unit with cupboards and drawers to one side, breakfast area to other. Rangemaster Leisure range with two ovens, grill, warming area and five ring ceramic hob with hot plate, ceramic tiled splash back and decorative part tiled hood above. Integrated under-counter fridge, freezer and Whirlpool dishwasher. Terracotta tiled floor. Picture window to rear aspect with views over the main garden to adjoining farmland. Further window to side aspect with view towards farmland. Family Dining Area: High vaulted ceiling with reclaimed exposed purlins, collar and brace beams. Engineered oak flooring. Pine/oak window seat with storage beneath, terracotta wine rack to side, book storage above. Double doors with glazed panels to either side opening onto the front terrace and garden enjoying far reaching views beyond over rolling countryside. Two windows to side aspect. Pendant light point. Radiator within decorative case. INNER HALL Down lighters. Braced and ledged pine latch doors to bedroom suite three, bedroom four, bedroom five/study, family bathroom and rear lobby/laundry. REAR LOBBY / LAUNDRY Terracotta tiled floor. Part glazed door to rear porch leading to the driveway and garaging. Space and plumbing for washing machine, cupboard above. Radiator. Spot light. BEDROOM SUITE THREE (Dual aspect double bedroom) Large window to side aspect with view through conservatory to garden beyond. Further window to rear aspect. Three built-in wardrobe cupboards with pine latch doors. Pendant light point. Radiator. Latch door into: EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with mirror above. Low level WC. Glass/tiled shower enclosure with corner shelving. Radiator. Window. Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. BEDROOM FOUR (Good size double bedroom) Window to front aspect. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. Pendant light point. Radiator. BEDROOM FIVE / STUDY (Single bedroom) Window to front aspect with far reaching views. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. Ceiling light point. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with hand held shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Ceramic tiled walls and floor. Mirror fronted cabinet. Ceiling light point. Frosted window to front aspect. Extractor fan. Radiator with towel rail above. FIRST FLOOR LARGE LANDING Large Velux roof lights to front and rear aspect with distant views over the surrounding farmland. Pine latch doors to master bedroom suite, bedroom two and wardrobe cupboard. MASTER BEDROOM (Large triple aspect L-shaped bed/sitting room) Glazed double doors to gable end opening onto timber balcony with panoramic views over the immediately surrounding countryside. Dormer window to rear aspect. Large Velux light to front aspect. Spot lights. Bedside reading lights. Radiator. Pine door into en suite shower room. Open arch into: Dressing Area: Frosted Velux light to rear aspect. Hanging rails and shelving. Fluorescent strip light. En Suite Shower Room: White suite comprising wash hand basin with mixer tap, cupboard and drawers beneath. Low level WC. Large glass/tiled enclosure with Mira Sport shower. Dormer window to rear aspect with view. Towel radiator. Ceramic tiled floor and walls. Shaver socket. Down lighters. BEDROOM TWO (Substantial bed/sitting room, part divided) Dormer window to rear aspect with views. Large Velux light to front aspect with distant views. Low level storage with sliding doors. Removal panel to side concealing the oil fired boiler. Down lighters. Radiator. OUTSIDE Access off lane through twin five bar gates with mature hedging to either side onto a substantial block edged gravel driveway widening in front of the property to provide comprehensive parking and turning space. Access to front entrance porch. Well stocked borders to either side containing spring flowers and shrubs. Wisteria. Block paved patio area in front of the patio doors from the kitchen/dining room. The front garden is level, laid to lawn and well enclosed by mature beech hedging. Conifer. Hard-standing and further gravel area screened by shrub border. Gravel driveway leads round one side of the property bordered by hedging, providing additional parking in front of the detached double garage and car port. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE Constructed of cavity block and brick elevations beneath a tiled roof. Electric up and over door to front. Light and power connected. Window to side aspect. Belfast sink unit. Water supply. Gravelled area screened by trellis with timber shed, shrubs, large timber frame greenhouse and oil tank. REAR GARDEN Large paved terrace with inset brickwork and brick edging, ideal for entertaining. Good size fairly level lawned area with inset specimen trees and shrub borders, well enclosed by mature edging. Pergola and seating area. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have