THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE HURSTBOURNE TARRANT, HAMPSHIRE

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1 THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE HURSTBOURNE TARRANT, HAMPSHIRE

2 THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, HURSTBOURNE TARRANT, ANDOVER SP11 0AX A CHARMING LINKED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH A USEFUL OUTBUILDING AND GOOD SIZE GARDEN, SITUATED WITHIN A POPULAR VILLAGE IN THE BOURNE VALLEY, AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY ENTRANCE PORCH * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * REAR LOBBY * CLOAKROOM PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM * BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE) * BATHROOM DETACHED OUTBUILDING DIVIDED INTO TWO USEFUL ROOMS * WELL ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN OFFERS INVITED AROUND 395,000 FOR THE FREEHOLD DESCRIPTION A most attractive Grade II Listed linked cottage, constructed with flint elevations with brick quoins and banding beneath a recently replaced (2017) thatched roof. The cottage has an attractive double frontage with a central thatched porch. The accommodation has the advantage of good ceiling heights throughout and comprises a dual aspect sitting room and separate dining room with a dual aspect open fireplace between the two rooms. There is also a kitchen, rear lobby and cloakroom on the ground floor. To the first floor there is a good size central landing featuring wide exposed floor boards, two double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, as well as a bathroom. The good size main garden extends to the rear of the cottage where there is a brick terrace, veranda and detached outbuilding divided into two useful areas. The main split level garden is elevated and views can be enjoyed over parts of the Bourne Valley. LOCATION The property is situated in the centre of the village of Hurstbourne Tarrant which has a store, church, primary school, garage (for car sales only), public house with restaurant and B&B, veterinary practice and tea room. There are bus services to Newbury (about 10½ miles) and Andover (about 6 miles), where a more comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities can be found. The nearby towns of Whitchurch and Andover have mainline railway stations providing fast services to London (Waterloo) as well as Newbury, and the A303 is close at hand allowing convenient access to London via the M3 and to the West Country. ACCOMMODATION Raised brick areas (ideal for potted plants) to either side of brick paved area leading to: ENTRANCE PORCH Gallows brackets supporting a thatched roof. Mature climbing rose to front of cottage. Old panelled door with high level glazed panel leading into: ENTRANCE (To side of chimney breast) Inset coir door mat. Exposed ceiling timbers. Opening into sitting room. Further opening into dining room.

3 SITTING ROOM (Good size dual aspect room with high beamed ceiling) Window to front aspect with deep display sill. Original high level timber mullion window to side aspect with display sill. Double aspect open fireplace with view through to the dining room, exposed beam over. Deep built-in cupboards to one side of chimney breast. Heavy exposed ceiling beam and timbers. Pine panelled door concealing staircase rising to first floor. Wall lights. Two radiators. Panelled latch door into: REAR LOBBY Coir mat. Ceiling light point. Latch panelled doors to rear garden and cloakroom. Exposed ceiling beams. CLOAKROOM Wash hand basin with tiled splash back. High level WC (Original Burlington). Wall light. Extractor fan. Radiator. DINING ROOM Exposed ceiling beam and timbers. Deep window to front aspect with wide display sill. Other side of dual aspect open fireplace. High and low level doors to deep cupboard extending to side of chimney breast. Pendant ceiling light point. Wall lights. Radiator. Step up through panelled door into: KITCHEN Ceramic sink unit with mixer tap and drainer to side. Beech butcher block work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash back. Pine fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers. Free-standing Stoves New Home cooker with double oven, grill, four ring hob and extractor fan and light above. Integrated AEG dishwasher. Recess and plumbing for side for washing machine. Integrated under-counter fridge and freezer. Two windows to rear aspect. Exposed ceiling timbers. Two light points with three spot lights. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR Staircase opens onto large central LANDING AREA Wide exposed floor boards. Window to rear aspect. Space for desk/bureau. Large exposed truss. Access to part boarded large loft space. T&G pine panelling to one wall. Radiator. Panelled door into cupboard housing Ariston pressurised hot water cylinder with expansion tanks. Pendant ceiling light point. Latch doors to bedrooms and bathroom. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (Good size dual aspect double bedroom) Exposed ceiling timber. Wide window to front aspect. Further window to gable end (both with deep display sills. Exposed framework to one wall. Door to low cupboard to side of chimney breast. Pendant ceiling light point. Radiator. Latch door into walk-in wardrobe with light providing generous storage. Further latch door into: EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Large glass/tiled enclosure housing shower. Small pane window to rear aspect. Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Radiator. High and low level deep shelved cupboards. BEDROOM TWO (Double bedroom) Exposed framework to one wall. Window to front aspect with wide display sill. Pendant ceiling light point. Built-in low level double cupboard. Radiator. BATHROOM White suite comprising pine panelled bath with ceramic tiled surround and mixer tap/hand held shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Window to rear aspect with tiled sill. Exposed framework to one wall. Ceiling light point. Radiator. OUTSIDE Immediately to the rear of the cottage there is a long slate verada on exposed yew supports. Brick patio area screened to one side by an attractive high brick and flint tile capped wall. (Note: there is a right of way from the terrace past the neighbouring cottage onto the village road). LARGE OUTBUILDING Constructed of brick and flint elevations beneath a tiled roof. Panelled door in gable end leads into:

4 GARDEN STORE / BOILER ROOM (about 14 4 x 10 8 / 4.37m x 3.25m) Housing Camray Quartet oil fired boiler. Vaulted ceiling with queen post truss. Velux ceiling light. Fluorescent strip lights. Power points. Panelled door into: OFFICE / WORKSHOP (about 12 7 x 9 8 / 3.84m x 2.95m) Internal blockwork elevations beneath panelled ceiling. Velux sky light. Painted concrete floor. Fluorescent strip light. Power points. Radiator. From the terrace a Cotswold stone area with shrubs, plants and herbs. Brick path leads to a sloping lawned area with mature shrubs and fruit trees. Heavy duty bunded oil tank enclosed by picket fencing to the rear of the outbuilding. Grass pathway leads to: Split level UPPER GARDEN Enclosed to one side by an attractive old brick wall. Mainly laid to lawn on two levels. Central brick retaining wall with rose and flower border and specimen trees. Topiary box hedging and shrubs. The garden is screened to the other side by neighbouring sheds, fencing and yew hedging. Timber shed. At the rear boundary (the most elevated point) there is an attractive view over the roof tops and parts of the Bourne Valley. PARKING The vendors have parked in a space on the opposite side of the road for 11 years, as did their predecessor. SERVICES Mains electricity, water 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 northerly direction on the A3057 to Andover. Once in the town, take the A343, passing under the railway bridge, proceed through Enham Alamein and continue down the hill into Hurstbourne Tarrant. On entering the village, turn right and the property will be found on the left hand side. VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH EVANS AND PARTRIDGE Tel 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. Evans & Partridge is the trading name for Armstrong Partridge Limited (Company no )

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