Woodpeckers, Chute Forest, Andover SP11 9DG An attractive rural property set in wonderful south facing gardens of approximately 0.9 of an acre

SITUATION

Andover 6 miles • Newbury 17 miles • Salisbury 25 miles Winchester 25 miles

Woodpeckers is situated in the Chutes and is located in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lying within the hamlet of Chute Forest the local countryside is highly desirable and yet the area is very accessible. Local amenities are available in and Ludgershall whilst more comprehensive facilities can be found in Andover. Within the Chutes there is a village hall and pubs include the Hatchet in Lower Chute and The Fox Inn at Tangley. ’s primary school (Ofsted rated good across all areas) serves the village and the surrounding region is well known for highly regarded independent schools in Winchester and Salisbury with good state primary and secondary schools in Andover. Road access is good with the A303 to the south and the A34 to the north. There are mainline railway stations at Andover (London Waterloo), Hungerford and Newbury (London Paddington).

THE PROPERTY

Woodpeckers was constructed in 1964 as a Colt dwelling and has been extended and renovated by the present owners. The property was built on land which was previously the walled kitchen garden to Chute Lodge and the garden is an outstanding feature of the property with the Victorian greenhouse being a very special feature.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor Entrance Hall Cloakroom • Kitchen/breakfast Room with Utility and Pantry Dining Room • Sitting Room • Study • 2 double Bedrooms • Bathroom

First Floor Main Bedroom • Shower Room

OUTSIDE

The property is approached off the village road via an unadopted lane, Timber gates open to a newly laid drive which provides access to the garaging and parking. Adjacent to the driveway is a kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds screened with hedging and a 40ft Victorian greenhouse.

The south facing walled gardens to the rear are a wonderful feature of the property and amount to 0.9 of an acre. Mainly laid to lawn also incorporating more formal garden areas with trellising , covered walkways, flowerbeds and borders. The garden terraces are ideal for alfresco entertaining, partly shaded by a pergola covered with a productive vine. There is an another hidden seating area with decking, summer house, pond and rose garden.

Games Room/Office

Main

TENURE DIRECTIONS: Post Code: SP11 9DG Freehold From Andover take the A342 signposted to Devizes and Ludgershall. Continue on the road and turn left signposted . Proceed through Appleshaw and PLANNING AUTHORITY and turn right at the cross roads, signposted Chute Forest. Continue along this road and Wiltshire County Council on entering Chute Forest continue towards the end of the village and turn right (with Tel: 0300 456 0100 sight of the church on your left and a footpath leading to Lower Chute) and proceed along the track until you find the entrance to Woodpeckers - see attached plans. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through Myddelton and Major Tel: 01264 316000

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