THE OLD READING ROOM, GROVE LANE, REDLYNCH, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 2NR PRICE: 525,000

THE OLD READING ROOM, GROVE LANE, REDLYNCH, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 2NR PRICE: 525,000

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED DETACHED PERIOD PROPERTY WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF THE NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK TO THE SOUTH OF SALISBURY DIRECTIONS: From our office in Castle Street proceed through the city centre on the one way system until reaching the T-junction of Exeter Street and the Cathedral gate. Turn left leaving the city and continue straight over the next roundabout keeping to the left hand lane. At the traffic lights bear left onto the Downton road and continue away from the city until reaching Downton. Continue over the roundabout passing the Esso petrol station on your right and at the traffic lights turn left into Downton village centre. Proceed along The Borough and up the hill on the far side of the village passing the nursing home on your right hand side. Upon reaching the Indian restaurant and two takeaways at the crossroads take the left turn into Princes Hill and continue towards the bottom passing the Kings Head pub (set back on the left hand side) and The Old Reading room will be found after a very short distance on the right as indicated by the agent's "For Sale" board.

DESCRIPTION: This is a truly delightful detached character home possibly dating from the late 19th century. The accommodation is finished to an exceptional standard with traditional and contemporary features and includes double glazing with shutters to most window, gas central heating with a pretty and easily managed garden to two sides. The accommodation is approached through a porch and includes two large reception rooms, one with multi-fuel stove, a large kitchen/breakfast room with superb finish, Rayburn stove and under floor heating. Off the rear porch there is a downstairs cloakroom with utility store and stable door to the rear garden. On the first floor a landing splits to two larger areas off which there are four well proportioned bedrooms, three having fitted wardrobes and a contemporary bathroom with under floor heating and a large walk in wet room area. Outside and to the front there is a block paviour space suitable for the parking of a small car and gated side entrance to a patio garden with loggia leading to the rear garden beyond which is laid to deck and lawn with timber garden chalet and gated access. An internal inspection of this property is highly recommended. LOCATION: The property is situated in Redlynch on the edge of the New Forest National Park within which there are many thousands of acres of woodland and open spaces ideal for dog walking, horse riding and outdoor pursuits. There is an excellent range of amenities in the village including takeaway restaurants and a local Post Office store at Woodfalls, a number of public houses and in the village of Downton nearby there are excellent shops including two supermarkets, library, chemist, dental practice, café and a variety of pubs. The village also has primary and secondary schools of excellent repute and the area falls within the catchment area for the grammar schools in Salisbury some nine miles to the north. The Cathedral city has a superb range of overall amenities and a main line railway station serving London Waterloo. Across the Forest near Eastleigh there is another railway station to Waterloo and international airport. The accommodation comprises: CANOPY PORCH: With low brick wall and cast iron railings and double gates leads to the wooden front door. SITTING ROOM: 5.20m x 5.17m (17' 0" x 16' 11") (Maximum dimensions) Brick fireplace with multi-fuel stove, two wall lights, natural stripped floor, triple aspect, roll top radiator, door to: DINING ROOM: 5.17m x 4.63m (16' 11" x 15' 2") (Maximum dimensions) Double aspect, four wall light points, natural wood floor, door to: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.80m x 4.02m (19' 0" x 13' 2") With slab flooring with under floor heating, marble worktops, shaker style base cupboard and drawer units, matching wall cupboards, Belfast style sink, gas fired Aga, fitted five ring gas hob with filter hood, electric under oven, space for fridge/freezer, double aspect with double doors to one side leading to garden, space rising to the first floor with storage cupboard beneath, roll top radiator, high ceiling and door to: REAR LOBBY: With utilities cupboard to one side with plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas fired boiler, quarry tiled floor, stable door, feature window to rear garden and door to:

CLOAKROOM: With WC, wash hand basin and radiator. FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LANDING: With steps to either side, to the right leading to an attractive upper landing with Velux roof light and roll top radiator. BEDROOM 1: 3.99m x 3.08m (13' 1" x 10' 1") Fitted wardrobe with sliding doors to one wall and radiator with lattice cover. BEDROOM 2: 3.98m x 3.07m (13' 0" x 10' 0") Double aspect with Velux roof light and ordinary window, radiator with lattice cover and fitted wardrobes with sliding doors to one wall. BEDROOM 3: 3.09m x 2.74m (10' 1" x 8' 11") Velux window, radiator with lattice cover and hatch to loft. OTHER LANDING: With deep airing cupboard with shelves and hot water cylinder. BEDROOM 4: 3.46m x 2.49m ()11' 4" x 8' 2") Radiator with lattice cover and fitted wardrobe. BATHROOM: Of an exceptional size and in modern style with stone flooring with under floor heating, stand along double end bath, WC with authentic low fitted Victorian cistern, circular basin set in marble top with storage beneath, Wainscot boarding to walls, walk in wet room shower, floor lights and towel radiator. OUTSIDE: At the front of the property there is a pull in area for a small car of block paviour with planted border and side path with gate to the side garden. An easily maintained area, there is a corner loggia to the house, water tap and electric point. Beyond this side garden and at the rear there is block paviour outside the back door, a further decked patio with bench store. A mature Wisteria adorns the length of the boundary fence and the remainder of the garden is laid to shaped lawn with stepping path and small patio with chalet timber shed. There is a log store and gated side access. SERVICES: All mains services are connected to the property. COUNCIL TAX BAND: E ( 1,912.41 for 2016/2017)

Viewing By confirmed appointment only with the vendor s agent. Telephone 01722 414747. 6948/GV/9.3.17 Agent s note Every effort has been made to prepare these particulars as carefully as possible. However, intending purchasers should be aware that their accuracy is not guaranteed, nor do they form part of any contract. Please note that the quoted room sizes are approximate and we advise you to verify the dimensions carefully, especially when ordering carpets, fittings, or any built in furniture. Where heating and electrical equipment is included, please be aware that we have not tested the appliances. We strongly recommend purchasers obtain legal advice and a survey. t 01722 414747 44 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3TS e homes@mckillopandgregory.co.uk www.mckillopandgregory.co.uk M593 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330