Flint Cottage, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire Sp4 0Du
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
FLINT COTTAGE, CHOLDERTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE SP4 0DU A STRIKING DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE OFFERING WELL PROPORTIONED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION WITH GARDENS AND GROUNDS APPROACHING HALF AN ACRE, IN A RURAL SITUATION ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE VILLAGE Grateley station 2 miles (London Waterloo in 75 minutes) OFFERS INVITED AROUND £685,000 FOR THE FREEHOLD DESCRIPTION An attractive extended detached period house with flint/part tile hung elevations beneath a tiled roof and beautiful stone mullion windows and stone quoins. The well balanced family accommodation comprises a reception hall with cloakroom, a sitting room with fireplace, family/dining room (also with fireplace) and separate study. There is a large farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room as well as a utility room. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, three further good size bedrooms together with a family bathroom. Outside the property has a large driveway providing ample parking and a single garage. The main garden, which lies to the rear of the property, is laid to grass and enjoys a southerly aspect. The plot extends in total to about 0.44 acres. LOCATION The property is situated on the outskirts of the village of Cholderton, which has a public house, church, village hall, Cholderton Farm shop and café and the Rare Breeds Farm. The neighbouring village of Grateley offers a Post Office/shop, primary school, public house, church and a mainline railway station (London Waterloo 75 mins). Amesbury and Andover (about five and ten miles away respectively) offer a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within thirty minutes’ drive, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London and the West Country. ACCOMMODATION Overhead lantern style light. Stone archway with step into: ENTRANCE PORCH Overhead light. Meter/fuse box. Ledged and braced panelled door with heavy iron furniture leading into: RECEPTION HALL Turning staircase with balustrade to side rising to first floor, space beneath for desk/dresser. Window to front aspect. Two ceiling light points. Smoke alarm. Ledged and braced panelled doors into sitting room, dining/family room and study. Part small pane glazed door into farmhouse size kitchen/breakfast room. Double radiator. Panelled door into: CLOAKROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC (both with tiled surround). Window to front aspect with tiled sill. Coat hooks. Double radiator. Double louvre doors into deep cloaks cupboard with shelf and further cupboard above. Ceiling light point with two directional spot lights. SITTING ROOM (Double aspect) Impressive open brick fireplace with granite hearth and display mantel over. Recess to either side of chimney breast with hand-built oak dresser style unit comprising cupboard and drawers with display/book shelving above. Large picture window to side aspect. High level windows to either side of a half glazed door providing access onto and views over the rear garden. Central ceiling light point. Double radiator. DINING / FAMILY ROOM Picture window to rear aspect overlooking main garden. Further window to side aspect. Open brick fireplace housing rolled steel wood burning stove on raised slate hearth, wooden mantel over. Recess to either side of chimney breast (one with double cupboard with shelving above, the other with full height shelving). Central ceiling light point. Double radiator. STUDY Two windows to front aspect. Ceiling light point with three directional spot lights. Radiator. FARMHOUSE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM Kitchen (Triple aspect) Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer to side. Extensive range of high and low solid pine fronted cupboards and drawers incorporating open corner display shelving. Ample work surfaces with oak strip to front and tiled splash back. Tiled peninsular unit with shelving to end. ‘Creda Concept’ double oven and grill with four ring hob over. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Picture window overlooking the rear garden. Further window to side aspect. Small casement to front aspect. Ceiling down lighters. Vinyl flooring. Wide opening to side of peninsular unit with exposed beam over into: Breakfast Area Space for large table and dresser. Ledged and braced door into deep cupboard housing oil fired boiler, slatted shelving to side, further cupboard over. Vinyl flooring. Ceiling light point. Door into reception hall. Further door into utility room with laundry area. Double radiator. UTILITY ROOM Stainless steel sink unit with drainer to side, double cupboard below and cupboard above. Roll top work surface with tiled splash back. Space for upright freezer. Ceramic tiled floor. Small pane picture window to front aspect. Half glazed to outside. Fluorescent strip light. Radiator. Step up into: LAUNDRY AREA Part tiled. Ceramic tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine with room above for dryer. Shelving. Small window to side aspect. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to loft space via hatch. Ceiling light point. Ceiling down lighter. Velux sky light. Double doors into cupboard housing lagged copper cylinder with fitted immersion, slatted shelving over. Wood panelled latch doors to bedroom and bathroom. Radiator. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE Bedroom Picture window to side aspect with far reaching views towards farmland and countryside. Further window to rear aspect overlooking main garden. Ceiling light point. Double radiator. Latch doors into en suite shower room and: Dressing Room Window to side aspect. Range of fitted cupboards on two walls. Ceiling spot light. Double radiator. En Suite Shower Room White suite comprising wash hand basin set in roll top surround with tiled splash back, double cupboard beneath. Low level WC. Folding glass door into large glass/tiled enclosure housing shower. Two wall light points. Ceiling down lighter. Shaver socket. Radiator with towel rail over. Velux window to front aspect. BEDROOM TWO Mullion picture window to side aspect with open views over the adjoining farmland and countryside. Interesting white washed brick fireplace with wooden mantel (not in use). Recess to either side of chimney breast (one with built-in double wardrobe cupboard with cupboard above). Ceiling light point. Double radiator. BEDROOM THREE Mullion picture window to rear aspect providing views over the main garden. Interesting white washed brick fireplace with wooden surround (not in use). Recess to either side of chimney breast (one with book shelving). Low door into deep eaves storage cupboard with light. Ceiling light point with four directional spot lights. Smoke alarm. Double radiator. BEDROOM FOUR Window to front aspect. Ceiling light point. Smoke alarm. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising tile panelled bath with fully tiled surround and wall mounted ‘Aqualisa’ shower and curtain. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Obscure glazed window to front aspect. Ceiling light point with three directional spot lights. Wood laminate flooring. Heated towel rail/radiator. OUTSIDE Open access off lane onto short tarmacadam drive leading to twin timber gates opening onto a good size ‘U’ shaped gravelled driveway providing ample parking and turning space. Five bar gate provides access to track on eastern boundary. The front garden is screened by post and wire fencing with a number of mature trees, including Yew, Sycamore and Holly. SINGLE GARAGE Concrete pre-fabricated construction. Up and over door to front. Light and power connected. Large timber storage shed to side. Greenhouse. Open access round either side of the property into the rear garden. REAR GARDEN Comprises brick edged paved patio area opening onto large level lawn. Mature trees, fruit trees and mature flower borders. Small shed at bottom of garden. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is well screened by timber fencing and to the eastern boundary by trees and mature hedging. Pedestrian gate gives access onto the track. SERVICES Mains electricity. Private water supply from the Cholderton Estate. Private 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 on the A30, taking the right turn signposted to Danebury Hillfort at the top of the hill. On reaching the junction with the A343 (after about 3 miles), turn right and immediately left, signposted to Grateley. Proceed along this road until reaching the junction, turning right onto the B3084 and after about 1.5 miles turn left to Cholderton. Proceed along this road and the property will be found on the left hand side, half way along the straight section where the trees form a canopy over the road and beside a post box. VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH EVANS AND PARTRIDGE Agriculture House, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6HF Tel. 01264 810702 www.evansandpartridge.co.uk 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Evans & Partridge or the vendors or lessors. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Evans & Partridge has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. .