MONKS FOYLE COTTAGE, MONXTON, ANDOVER, SP11 8AL

A MOST ATTRACTIVE DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH TREMENDOUS CHARACTER, WELL PRESENTED AND APPOINTED ACCOMMODATION AND A LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE WITH SEPARATE WORKSHOP / OFFICE, ALL STANDING WITHIN AN ATTRACTIVE SOUTH EASTERLY FACING LANDSCAPED GARDEN OF ABOUT A QUARTER OF AN ACRE

ENTRANCE HALL * SPACIOUS DINING HALL * SITTING ROOM * FAMILY ROOM * BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN PRINCIPAL BEDROOM * TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS * LUXURY BATHROOM DOUBLE GARAGE WITH SEPARATE WORKSHOP / OFFICE * AMPLE PARKING BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND GROUNDS IN EXCESS OF A QUARTER OF AN ACRE

OFFERS INVITED AROUND £685,000 FOR THE FREEHOLD

DESCRIPTION

A charming Grade II Listed character cottage, situated in the very heart of this popular village, constructed of part brick and flint/part white washed elevations, mainly beneath a thatched roof with a single storey extension under slate to the front. The accommodation, which benefits from good ceiling height throughout, has been tastefully improved by the present owners to a high standard and comprises a useful entrance hall, sitting room, dining hall and family room, all with attractive fireplaces and limestone flooring, as well as a well fitted ‘John Lewis of Hungerford’ kitchen. To the first floor there are three large double bedrooms and whilst access to bedroom three is currently through the second bedroom, it would be possible to create a passageway to reinstate three separate bedrooms. There is a beautifully fitted bathroom on the ground floor, located near the foot of the stairs and we also believe there is scope and potential to create a small shower room for the master bedroom in the large wardrobe/void beside the chimney breast (any suggested alterations would be subject to obtaining the required consents).

A particular feature of this property is the superb landscaped south easterly facing garden and a substantial detached double garage with a separate adjoining workshop/office.

LOCATION

The cottage is situated in the centre of the sought after village of Monxton, well known for its many period and thatched properties. Monxton is a Conservation Area and has a village hall and church. There is an excellent public house within close walking distance (The Hawk) and a reputable primary school in the adjacent village of as well as two public houses and an award winning village shop/post office in , two miles away. The nearby town of Andover offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station providing fast access to Waterloo in just over one hour. There is also a railway station in the neighbouring village of , approximately five minutes’ drive away. The A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to the West Country and London, and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within approximately twenty five minutes’ drive.

ACCOMMODATION

Twin outside lantern style lights to either side of coloured washed wood panelled door under a thatched canopy leading into:

ENTRANCE HALL (Dual aspect) Small pane window to both side aspects. Terracotta tiled floor. Exposed ceiling joists. Light point. Stable style door with high level glazed panel leads into:

SPACIOUS DINING HALL Attractive open brick fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove standing on raised quarry tiled hearth, brick arch above (not used by current vendor). Recess to either side of chimney breast (one with book shelving and storage beneath). ‘Bath Stone’ limestone flooring. White washed ceiling beams and timbers with LED down lighters. Small pane window to front aspect with views up the main garden, deep display sill to front. Obscure glazed small sash style window to rear aspect with deep display sill above concealing double radiator beneath. Space for family dining table. Corner cupboard concealing lagged copper cylinder with fitted immersion. Turning staircase with half landing and exposed turned style balustrade rising to first floor. Ledged panelled latch door into kitchen. Latch door into bathroom. Ledged latch door into:

SITTING ROOM Impressive brick inglenook fireplace with raised brick hearth and large chamfered oak bressummer above, cast iron bread oven door (oven removed). Inset down lighter. Exposed ceiling timber. Two small pane windows to front aspect (one with window seat, the other with radiator concealed within decorative case). Dado rail. Three wall light points. ‘Bath Stone’ limestone flooring. Radiator within decorative case. Wide opening in exposed framework into:

FAMILY ROOM (Dual aspect) Attractive brick corner fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and rubbed brick arch above. Small pane window to front aspect with view up the main garden. Decorative obscure glazed small pane window to gable end. Limestone flooring continues. Dado rail. Radiator within decorative case. Exposed ceiling beam and timber. Book shelving.

BESPOKE HAND BUILT KITCHEN BY ‘JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD’ Cast iron enamel Belfast style twin bowl sink unit with central mixer tap. Ample ceramic tiled work surfaces with beech edging. Part ceramic tiled splash back/part decorative T&G boarding. Comprehensive range of colour washed high and low level cupboards, drawers and shelving, storage and wine racking. ‘Neff’ stainless steel integrated oven and grill with ‘Neff’ microwave above. ‘Neff’ ceramic four ring hob with extractor fan and light above concealed within decorative hood. Integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Handmade terracotta tiled flooring with similar skirting tiling. Down lighters. Small pane window to front aspect. Half glazed door leading onto patio and garden. Obscure glazed picture window to gable end.

LUXURY BATHROOM Fully tiled walls and floor with ‘Bath Stone’ limestone tiles. White suite comprising deep double ended bath with central mixer tap built into limestone tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail/radiator. Obscure glazed window to gable end with bespoke shutters to front and deep sill. Down lighters. Access to loft space via hatch.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Exposed purlin. Wall light point. Doors to principal bedroom and bedroom two.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (Spacious double bedroom) High lath and plaster ceiling. Small pane picture window to front aspect with attractive views over the main garden. Exposed timbers to one wall. High and low level built-in cupboards to one side of chimney breast. Door into deep built-in cupboard to side of main chimney providing potential space for an en suite shower room (subject to any required consent, with some plumbing work already in situ). Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO (Spacious double bedroom) White washed brick fireplace with cast iron grate (not in use). Small pane picture window to front aspect with views up the main garden. High lath and plaster ceiling. Wall light point. Radiator. Door into:

BEDROOM THREE (Spacious dual aspect double bedroom) Small pane window to front. Similar window to gable end overlooking village green and Pill Hill brook. Two wall light points. Access to loft space via hatch. Radiator.

OUTSIDE

Attractively landscaped south easterly facing gardens of about 0.27 acres

Direct access from entrance hall and kitchen door onto a wide paved terrace running the full length of the cottage. Inset flower and shrub borders with mature roses in front of the cottage. The terrace is well screened on either side by a mixture of pantile capped brick walling. Shrub, herb and hedging retained by attractive brick and flint walls. Two pillar style outside lights. Wide curved central steps rise to a meandering brick edged path leading through the garden to the rear boundary where parking and garage is located.

MAIN GARDEN Comprises large sweeping lawns and deep borders containing a great variety of plants, flowers, roses and an abundance of shrubs and ornamental trees. Large mature tree. The garden is well screened by pantile capped walling, tall fencing and mature hedging. At the rear boundary a five bar gate gives access off village lane onto gravelled driveway leading to a substantial double garage with a separate workshop/office with ample parking and turning in front.

DOUBLE GARAGE WITH WORKSHOP / OFFICE Constructed of timber clad elevations concealing cavity block walls beneath a pitched slate roof. Outside lantern style lights. Twin ledged and braced double doors open into spacious open plan double garage with concrete floor. Ample power points. Two windows to rear aspect. Fluorescent strip lighting. Workshop/Office: Plastered walls. Ample power points. Concrete floor. Fluorescent strip lighting. Picture window to gable end. Small pane window to front aspect. Part small pane glazed door leading out.

Outside tap.

SERVICES

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

DIRECTIONS

From Stockbridge proceed in a westerly direction (towards Salisbury) on the A30 and turn right across the dual carriageway, signposted Danebury Hill Fort. Continue to the junction with the A343 and turn right, followed by an immediate left, then right again. Proceed along the road into Monxton and on reaching the village bear left at the small triangle, and the opening to the drive will be found after a short distance, before the junction.

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Evans & Partridge is the trading name for Armstrong Partridge Limited (Company no. 10437262)