Location

The property is located in the heart of the village of Longparish. The village, which predominantly lies on the western bank of the river Test, has a population of around 700 residents, who enjoy the pretty village environment, comprising many period houses, a village hall, two public house, a primary school, village store and post office, the cricket club and 13th century church. The village has also purchased the Plough Inn so is now owned by the community and is hugely popular. This thriving community runs various social activities centred around its clubs and organisations. The beautiful surrounding countryside offers various walks including part of the Test Way and hiking in Harewood Forest, which is to the west of the village, together with fishing on the Upper Test.

The nearby town of Andover provides some amenities, with more extensive facilities and cultural opportunities in the cathedral city of Winchester to the south. Railway links can be found at Whitchurch (London Waterloo approximately 1 hour) and Micheldever Station, 4.6 miles and 7.7 miles respectively. Road links are excellent with the A303, A34 and M3 all within extremely easy reach.

Description

Situated in the heart of the village this charming Grade II listed family house which has been meticulously modernised and upgraded during the current owners’ tenure to the highest quality, yet retaining the period and character features of a property of this era. The accommodation which is arranged over two floors includes a large reception hall, beautiful drawing room, separate sitting room, snug/study and a beautifully appointed Bulthaup fitted kitchen/breakfast room. Completing the accommodation of the ground floor is a large utility/boot room and a separate cloakroom.

On the first floor there are six/seven bedrooms including a wonderful principal bedroom suite with adjoining shower room and a separate family bathroom. Lying next to the property, a significant feature is the wonderful garden room/party barn. This room, that lies adjacent to the terracing has bi-fold doors on two sides which opens out in the summer creating a most impressive dining/entertaining space. This room could be utilised for many other purposes but it has been enjoyed thoroughly by the current owners.

In addition to the main property is a superb two bedroom annexe which offers some exceptional secondary accommodation. This is located toward the far end of the garden with its own pathway to the front door. The accommodation includes a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining/living area. This open plan space works really well. There are two large bedrooms both with en suite. In summary a fabulous addition to the property offering great versatility.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the village road over a gravel driveway which leads to a parking and turning area to the front of the garaging and the side of the house. The gardens to the front are laid to lawn with a hedgerow protecting the house from the village road and a cobbled pathway leading to the front door. The rear garden can be accessed from gates from the parking area or from the terracing at the back of the house. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn whilst being underplanted with attractive spring bulbs and bordered with hedgerows, shrubs and a number of specimen trees. The garden in all extends to approximately 0.76 acres and in the far north-western boundary the superb two bedroom annexe can be found.

OUTBUILDINGS
Detached double garage with studio over and greenhouse.