CHARMING DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH SEPARATE 1-BEDROOM ANNEXE bridge cottage, balksbury hill, upper clatford, andover, hampshire sp11 7lw A CHARMING WELL PRESENTED DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE IN DELIGHTFUL GARDENS WITH DETACHED 1-BEDROOM ANNEXE bridge cottage, balksbury hill, upper clatford, andover, hampshire sp11 7lw Sitting room • dining room • kitchen • conservatory • 3 bedrooms (1 with en suite shower room) • family bathroom • detached annexe with ground floor kitchen/reception room, 1st floor bedroom with en suite shower room • garage • gardens • in all about 0.42 acres • EPC ratings: Cottage=D, Annexe=D Situation Upper Clatford is situated in the northern Test Valley in an area convenient for the cathedral cities of both Winchester and Salisbury and the market town of Andover. Stockbridge, which lies to the south, offers a range of boutique shops, restaurants and hostelries, and the area in general is famed for its country pursuits including some of the finest chalk stream fishing in the northern hemisphere. The village of Upper Clatford itself lies on the River Anton which flows through the village past the All Saints Church and an abundance of period and character houses and thatched cottages. The local pub is thriving, and there are further amenities in the neighbouring villages of Goodworth Clatford and Anna Valley. Schooling in the area is first class with a number of state and private schools including the highly regarded Farleigh School at Redrice. Road access is excellent, lying to the south of the A303 which in turn gives access to the A34 and M3 providing links to the West Country, Midlands, London and the South Coast. The market town of Andover is approximately 2 miles distant providing an extensive range of amenities including a modern shopping centre, recreational and sporting facilities, and a main line railway service to London Waterloo (approximately 70 minutes). Description Bridge Cottage is a delightful detached period cottage which has undergone extensive refurbishment and modernisation under the current owners. The property offers some attractive accommodation including a superb sitting room with attractive large brick fireplace with central log burner, wealth of exposed ceiling beams and spilling out into a further seating area. This is a charming room with great character offering super space for relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen has been attractively laid out with a range of floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections, integrated appliances, with attractive corian work surfaces over. There is access through to the formal dining room along with further access through to the conservatory, both ideal reception areas with the conservatory opening out onto the attractive rear garden. At first floor level there are 3 bedrooms including the master bedroom, which has attractive views over the river and is fitted with wardrobe cupboards. Of the 2 other bedrooms, one comes with en suite shower room, and there is a separate family bathroom with shower cubicle. OUTSIDE The grounds are a real feature of Bridge Cottage with the Pillhill Brook running along the boundary of the garden. The gardens are principally laid to lawn with mature hedgerow boundaries and some attractive planting. There is a separate annexe which comprises a sitting room with kitchenette and at first floor level a bedroom with shower room. There is a garage at the front and gravelled parking area. From this parking area an attractive pathway leads through the front gate up to the front door. Agent’s Note: Please note that the garage is attached to the neighbouring garage, and there is shared access through the main gates. Directions Leave Winchester on the Andover road and at the Three Maids roundabout continue straight across and take the road to Wherwell. At the T-junction turn right and immediately left towards Wherwell. Drive through the village, past the pub on your left and up the hill. At the next T-junction turn right. Continue for a short distance to a left-hand turning to Goodwood Clatford. Drive through the village, and at the T-junction turn right. Follow the road into the village of Upper Clatford, go through the series of S-bends and turn right into Balksbury Hill, passing over the bridge, and Bridge Cottage will be found along on the left-hand side. Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Tenure Freehold FLOORPLANS Bridge Cottage, Balksbury Hill, Andover, SP11 Gross internal floor area (approx): 219.2 sq m / 2360 sq ft (Excludes restricted head height & includes annexe, garage) For Identification only - Not to scale Niche Communications Garage N 5.69 x 5.44m 18'8" x 17'10" Denotes restricted Conservatory head height 4.45 x 4.34m 14'7" x 14'3" Bedroom Dining Room 4.65 x 3.02m 4.42 x 2.90m 15'3" x 9'11" Bedroom 14'6" x 9'6" 4.04 x 2.90m Bedroom Kitchen 13'3" x 9'6" 3.91 x 2.06m 4.88 x 2.92m 12'10" x 6'9" 16' x 9'7" Down Up Down Utility Annexe first floor Ground floor First floor Reception Room Bedroom Kitchen/ 6.86 x 4.57m 4.75 x 4.47m Reception Room 22'6" x 15' 15'7" x 14'8" 3.94 x 3.91m 12'11" x 12'10" Up Annexe ground floor Savills, Winchester Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or Jewry Chambers warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume Winchester SO23 8RW no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs [email protected] and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary 01962 841842 planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 15/08/13 MT .