FLINTSTONE COTTAGE, 447 HAMPSHIRE CROSS, TIDWORTH, HAMPSHIRE SP9 7SF

A CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE WITH A DETACHED ANNEXE PROVIDING BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND WELL APPOINTED ACCOMMODATION TOGETHER WITH A LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP, STANDING IN AN ATTRACTIVELY LANDSCAPED

MATURE GARDEN EXTENDING TO OVER 0.4 ACRES ON THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE TOWN

ENTRANCE PORCH * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS * LUXURY BATHROOM DETACHED COTTAGE / ANNEXE COMPRISING GUEST BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM AND KITCHEN / MAIN COTTAGE UTILITY DOUBLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP * PARKING * ATTRACTIVE WELL ENCLOSED LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF 0.43 ACRES

OFFERS INVITED AROUND £525,000 FOR THE FREEHOLD

DESCRIPTION An attractive Grade II listed detached cottage constructed of un-knapped flint elevations featuring an interesting pronounced ‘potato flint’ decorative band, stone dressing above some windows and brick and pronounced flint quoins, beneath a thatched roof. There is also a detached brick under thatch annexe cottage and a substantial double garage/workshop as well as off-road parking. The accommodation is beautifully presented and well-appointed throughout and comprises a porch, sitting room with inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, dining room with fireplace, well fitted kitchen with granite worktops, two large double bedrooms with comprehensive built-in storage and a well-appointed bathroom. The annexe has a large double bedroom, en suite shower room and a kitchen area that also could provide the main cottage with a separate utility. The well enclosed grounds amount to 0.43 acres with the main rear garden enjoying a south and westerly aspect. LOCATION

The property is situated off Bulford Road at Hampshire Cross on the southern edge of Tidworth, a town on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border and close to Salisbury plain, set within beautiful countryside offering walking, cycling and horse riding. The town offers good amenities including two supermarkets, a pharmacy, dental surgery and medical centre. There are also three primary schools and an infant school as well as the Wellington Acadamy with its sixth form college, all weather sports pitch and combined Cadet Force facilities. The A303 is nearby allowing easy access to the West Country and to London via the M3. Salisbury is 14 miles away, whilst Andover and Marlborough are 12 miles with Swindon 24 miles to the north. There is a mainline railway station at Grateley (5.5 miles) with fast trains to London Waterloo in 75 minutes. ACCOMMODATION

Large thatched covered ENTRANCE PORCH Exposed framework and balustrade to either side. Overhead lantern style light. Herringbone brick/terracotta tiled floor. Part small pane glazed door opens into: DINING ROOM Cast iron Victorian style fireplace with gas fire, decorative mantelpiece and raised slate hearth. Recess to either side of chimney breast, one with door and passageway leading to sitting room, the other with antique pine doors into deep shelved cupboard. Small pane window to side aspect. Half glazed antique pine door into kitchen. Two wall light points. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM (Dual aspect) Impressive brick inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood burning stove standing on raised brick hearth, small display recess to one side. Recess to either side of chimney breast, one with door and passageway leading to dining room, the other with built-in oak fronted high level cupboard, media cupboard beneath. Small pane window to front and side aspect (one with polished stone sill) overlooking gardens. Exposed ceiling joists. Three wall light points. Radiator. KITCHEN Stainless steel sink unit with granite drainer and mixer tap. Range of Shaker style painted oak fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating glazed china display cabinet. Built-under double oven and grill with four ring ‘Neff’ ceramic hob above, extractor fan and light within stainless steel/glass hood over. Long granite work surface with similar upstand. Integrated slim-line dishwasher and day fridge. Ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating. High level double doors open into deep pantry cupboard extending beneath stairs within exposed framework and two basket drawers beneath. Further cupboard housing meter/fuse box, herb drawers beneath. Down lighters. Stable door with high level glazed bulls eye panel and lintel over opening onto patio and garden. Coir matting to front. Staircase rising to half landing and first floor. Small pane window to rear aspect with attractive views over the main garden. Oak ledged and braced panel latch door into: LUXURY BATHROOM White suite comprises a contemporary wash hand basin with central mixer tap on oak wash stand with drawers beneath, mirror/light above. Panelled double ended bath with mixer tap and travertine tiled sill behind, wall mounted ‘Aqualisa’ shower with folding glass screen, glass sill and external control. Low level WC. Two oak storage cupboards. Ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating. Part travertine tiled walls. Obscure glazed window with tiled sill to side aspect. Small pane window to rear aspect with deep travertine tiled sill. Exposed ceiling beam and joists. Upright heated towel rail/radiator. Down lighters. FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING Down lighter. Shelved cupboard. Low door into loft space extending over kitchen and bathroom. MAIN LANDING Exposed purlin. Ledged and braced solid oak panelled latch doors to bedrooms. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (Large dual aspect double bedroom) High ceiling and exposed timbers. Down lighters. Small pane window to front aspect. Further similar window to gable end. Twin built-in double wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. BEDROOM TWO (Large double bedroom) Three built-in double wardrobe cup- boards with further full height cupboards to either end, one concealing mains gas fired boiler. Small pane window to front aspect. Ceiling light point. Chimney breast with alcove to either side, one ideal for free-standing/fitted furniture. Radiator. DETACHED COTTAGE / ANNEXE Constructed of brick elevations beneath a thatched roof with an extension to one side beneath a rolled lead roof (both with external doors). ANNEXE / BEDROOM SUITE (Large double bedroom) Small pane window. High level window to opposite aspect. Built-in three door wardrobe cupboard (one mirrored). Exposed ceiling joist. Down lighter. Radiator. Fuse box. Ledged and braced door to outside. Ledged and braced internal latch door into: EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Sliding door into large tiled enclosure housing shower with down lighter concealing extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor. Part ceramic tiled walls. Obscure glazed window. Heated towel rail/radiator. Down lighters. ANNEXE KITCHEN / MAIN HOUSE UTILITY External door. Solid beech butcher block work surface with inset sink unit and mixer tap. Range of low level cupboards. Full height double cupboard concealing pressurised hot water system for annexe with space above for dryer, storage to side. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Beech shelving. Window to rear aspect. Ceramic tiled floor. Exposed ceiling joists. Fluorescent strip light. Radiator. OUTSIDE Five bar gate with mature beech hedging to side leads off Bulford road onto a brick edged long gravelled driveway widening to the front of the double garage/work shop providing parking and turning space. Well enclosed by tall Yew hedging and trees.

DOUBLE GARAGE Constructed of brick/weatherboard elevations beneath a pitched tiled roof. Twin barn style ledged and braced double doors to front into two large parking bays. Large workshop area to side with window. Exposed pegged oak framework. Two mezzanine areas. Ample power points. Fluorescent strip lights. Painted concrete floor. THE GARDENS The cottage is set well back from the road with a deep fairly level front garden, laid to lawn and well enclosed by tall hedging. Pedestrian gate and arch within the hedge gives access from the road onto a paved pathway leading to front entrance porch. Path continues to side of property through gate within picket fencing into the main garden, extending to the southern side and rear of the property (west) and comprising split level paved terrace extending behind the main cottage and round to the annexe. Raised herbaceous borders retained by curved rendered stone capped walling. Two sets of steps ascend to substantial grassed area of garden which is undulating with spring bulbs and mature trees including two Silver Birch, two cherry and an ancient Apple tree. Compost area. Garden is well enclosed on all sides by tall mature hedging and plants and is understood to be ‘dog proof’. 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). Turn right across the carriageway, signposted Danebury Hill Fort, and continue for approximately four miles to the junction with the A343. Turn right, followed by an immediate left, signposted Grateley, and proceed to the junction with the B3084. Turn right and continue for approximately 2 miles to the next junction. Turn left, proceeding down the hill to the roundabout and take the third exit onto the A338 to Shipton Bellinger/Tidworth. Proceed through Shipton Bellinger and on reaching Tidworth turn left at the traffic lights, then left again at the triangle and the property will be found on the other side of Bulford Road.

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