Horse Shoe Lane, Ibthorpe, SP11

This three bedroom period detached cottage offers an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a more rural lifestyle. Beautifully combining a blend of period character and modern convenience, the property offers country style kitchen with Aga, two reception rooms, and en-suite to master. An oak framed double carport includes self contained studio and utility. No Onward Chain


LOCATION

Ibthorpe is a small rural hamlet that lies along the Bourne rivulet in the heart of the Bourne Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Forming part of the historic parish of Hurstbourne Tarrant, nearby amenities include a local convenience store, coffee shop/cafe, country pub with restaurant, primary school, community hall and parish church. The surrounding countryside offers a multitude of highways and byways and woodland walks. The market town of Andover is a little over 6 miles and offers a twice weekly market, along with educational and leisure facilities. A mainline railway station can be found at both Whitchurch and Andover and provides fast services to London Waterloo or the West. Salisbury, Winchester, Newbury and Basingstoke are all within half an hour's drive, as well as excellent road links to London, the South Coast and the West Country. There is a good selection of private schools in the surrounding area as well as the renowned Peter Symonds College in nearby Winchester.

ACCOMMODATION

Dating back to 1735 with latter additions in 1900 and more recently in 2005, the cottage boasts a wealth of character features throughout, including exposed wooden beams and traditional architectural details. The kitchen combines classic country style with modern practicality, offering built-in cabinetry, wood worktops and traditional electrically operated Aga cooker set within a recess. The dining room is accessed just off the kitchen and leads through to the cosy living room. Here you'll find a central fireplace with rustic timber mantel and brick surround with electric log burner for cooler evenings, complemented by natural wood flooring, under-floor heating and French doors that open onto the garden.
To the first floor, all three bedrooms are all accessed off the central landing. The master bedroom enjoys dual aspect windows and en-suite shower room which includes built in storage, slate floor and under-floor heating. Two further bedrooms offer built in storage and are served by a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE

Complementing the main residence is a detached oak-framed car barn, offering covered parking for vehicles along with additional storage space and useful utility room. Above the car barn, a self-contained studio provides a flexible space ideal for use as a home office or creative workspace.

The cottage is set within a well-maintained pretty cottage garden, enclosed by a white picket fence and mature hedging. The lawn and patio area provide ideal space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining.


For more information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact us on 300300.

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