Location

Micheldever House occupies a stunning location to the south east of Andover with views out to the south-east across fields and is ideally located for the A303 and mainline railway station. The A303 provides direct road links through to the A34 and onwards to Oxford and the Midlands, alternatively south to Winchester and the M3 at junction 9, or junction 8 at Dummer. Andover itself offers a wide range of schools including Rookwood, as well as a Sixth Form College. There are a wide variety of amenities and superstores, whilst located on the edge of the town. Those seeking country pursuits will be attracted by the countryside and woodland walks at Harewood Forest or beyond in the Test valley.

Description

Micheldever House is a good-looking detached period family home which offers a fabulous living environment set in attractive grounds of about 0.43 acres. The front door opens to a generous reception hall which creates a particularly welcoming feel and links in well with the large open plan kitchen breakfast/family room. The kitchen area comes with an attractive range of floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over, a central island provides a real focal point for the room as well as a useful breakfast bar. At the far end is space for a dining table providing a good open plan everyday living and entertaining space, doors open out on to the rear garden enabling this great space to tie in well with the outdoors. The formal drawing room is a magnificent room measuring 35’6” x 13’10”, an excellent room for entertaining, a central fireplace provides a real focal point and at the far end is an attractive bookcase and seating area. The snug is located on the opposite side of the reception hall and provides a great space for informal everyday living. A cloakroom and utility area make for a practical set up.

At first floor level there are four generous bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom. There is a family bathroom as well as a shower room and these service the remaining three bedrooms. The attached office, with its central ceiling lantern, provides a great space for working from home, but could equally double up as a games room or further reception space. The large garage has been configured to provide a garage and a separate gym, each with their own access.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravelled drive which provides ample parking in front of the garaging for numerous vehicles. The gardens to the front are principally laid to lawn with a number of mature trees and offers great space for recreation, a terrace is a good space for outdoor dining and an attractive hedger ow defines the boundary and offers a great degree of privacy. The more formal gardens lie to the rear of the property and have been attractively landscaped making it a great area for relaxing. The part-walled boundary offers an attractive backdrop and the studio/party room, with its large deck area, is a fabulous addition and offers a real lifestyle opportunity. In summary, the grounds of about 0.43 acres have been really well-planted and now offer a real oasis, making this family home a fabulous place to be.