Croye Close, Andover, SP10 3AF

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful five-bedroom detached family home, occupying a prime position in one of Andover's most desirable residential locations and offering exceptional potential for modernisation. Constructed in 1929, this impressive period property sits within a generous plot, surrounded by mature, well-established gardens wrapping around three sides. The home benefits from an attached double garage with workshop, along with a large private driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Despite its peaceful setting, the property is ideally located within close proximity to Andover town centre, excellent schools for all age groups, and the mainline railway station. Offering over 3000 sq ft of versatile accommodation, the ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, an expansive sitting room, conservatory, study with adjoining family room, kitchen and separate dining room. Further practical spaces include a cloakroom, utility room, and a separate lobby providing direct access to both the rear garden and the driveway.

The first floor provides five bedrooms, four of which are generous doubles, all enjoying light-filled dual or triple aspects. The impressive principal suite features dual-aspect windows, a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two is a large dual-aspect double with built-in wardrobes, while bedroom three benefits from triple-aspect windows and far-reaching views across Andover with St Mary's church clearly visible. Bedroom four is a well-proportioned double, also dual-aspect, and the fifth bedroom is a single room incorporating a built-in airing cupboard. A substantial loft space with a double-glazed dormer window provides further scope for conversion, subject to planning.

The outside space is a standout feature, with secluded and mature gardens to the front, side and rear. The property is approached through decorative wrought iron gates, leading to the driveway and double garage. The largest section of garden lies to one side of the house and features a modern, south-facing patio accessed from the conservatory-ideal for outdoor entertaining. A gated pathway leads to a further rear garden with an additional patio and direct access into the garage and workshop.

Andover offers a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, including a college of further education, a cinema, a theatre and a leisure centre, as well as numerous nearby notable tourist attractions. The mainline railway station is less than half a mile from the property and runs a direct route to London's Waterloo in just over an hour, whilst the nearby A303 offers good road access to both London and the West Country. Croye Close is a tranquil, meandering cul-de-sac located at the end of Alexandra Road which can be accessed from Weyhill Road or Junction Road via Osborne Road. Historically, the area was originally known as "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.