St. Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11

Combining a truly rural escape but with excellent access to local amenities, Hilliers Farm Cottages offers something unique, but in many ways. The location and surrounding countryside, typical of what this part of Hampshire has to offer is not only tranquil and breathtaking but its proximity to those local amenities along with schools and the transport network make this an opportunity not to be missed. Originally constructed at the start of the twentieth century, Edwardian character is maintained throughout with a sympathetic and impressive extension by the current owners now providing a double frontage that maintains the brick and flint theme synonymous with the area. Well presented throughout, the accommodation comprises a ground floor with an expansive dual aspect kitchen/dining room with its own lounge area, a boot room, a living room, a study, a utility and a cloakroom. The first floor provides a master bedroom suite complete with a genuine “wow factor”, its Juliet balcony affording views over the surrounding countryside. There are three further double bedrooms, each with individual character all serviced by a family shower room. Outside, a modern block-paved driveway provides ample parking options alongside a double garage and workshop before an attractive, mature front garden sets the scene as you approach the house itself. The garden area wraps to one side of the property and includes a good-sized garden shed with adjoining log store whilst the rear of the property has a generous decked terrace.

Hilliers Farm Cottages are located in a stunning, undulating rural location just to the west of St Mary Bourne above the heart of the Bourne Valley. St Mary Bourne and neighbouring Hurstbourne Tarrant both offer various local amenities. Both have primary schools, with St Mary Bourne boasting two public houses and a recently refurbished Post Office, village shop and coffee shop, plus a GP Surgery and Pharmacy. The location lends itself perfectly to those who might need to commute into London with a choice of available mainline stations within a half-hour drive (Great Bedwyn and Hungerford into Paddington in less than an hour and Andover or Whitchurch into Waterloo in just over an hour). The location offers the perfect excuse for exploring the local landscape, set within the southern boundary of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, with the Test Way traversing Stoke Hill just a hundred metres north of the property, offering far-reaching views across the Bourne Valley.

Boot Room

Added as part of the property extension, the Boot Room provides a practical front entrance with glazing to both the front and to one side. A pitched roof with slate tiles forms a vaulted ceiling internally.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Expansive triple-aspect kitchen/dining room with limestone flooring. The kitchen/dining area is arranged to the front with French doors opening out to the front garden. The kitchen comprises an extensive range of eye and base level cupboards and drawers with quartz worksurfaces over including matching upstands. Inset double ceramic Belfast sinks, a range style cooker with an induction hob and decorative tiled splashback, space for an American style fridge/freezer plus a bespoke larder unit with space for dining arranged centrally. Open plan to a separate lounge area with French doors opening out to the decked rear terrace. A dual-aspect wood-burning stove sits within a brick inglenook. Internal access to the boot room and the hallway.

Hallway

Central hallway with limestone flooring. Stairs to the first floor. Solid wood door to built-in, understairs storage cupboard. Reverse side of the open brick inglenook with wood burning stove.

Living Room

Front-aspect living room including the original solid wood front door into the property. Original inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove set on a herringbone brick hearth with brick brick jambs. Recessed fitted shelving and cupboards. Modern column radiator.

Study

Accessed via the hallway. Window to the rear. Radiator. Step down to:

Cloakroom

Window to the rear. Close-coupled WC, hand wash basin and a radiator.

Utility Room

Window to the rear. Solid wood worksurfaces over space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Inset Belfast sink. Wall mounted shelving. Radiator.

Landing

Centrally located light tube allows natural light to flood in. Double doors to a built in, shelved linen cupboard. Column radiator and loft access.

Master Bedroom Suite

Impressive dual-aspect master bedroom with a window to one side and French doors to a Juliet balcony affording stunning, pastoral views towards the Bourne Valley. Wall to wall, full-height, built-in wardrobe storage with a recessed dressing table. Adjoining ensuite bathroom also with a window to the rear. Panelled bath with a mixer shower attachment and decorative tiling. Double shower enclosure, close-coupled WC, pedestal hand wash basin and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Good sized double bedroom with a window to the front. Inglenook fireplace with a brick mantle and brick jambs. Recess for wardrobe storage. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

Light and airy dual aspect double bedroom with windows to the front and one side. Radiator.

Bedroom Four

Double bedroom with a window to the rear. Radiator.

Shower Room

Naturally illuminated via a light tube. Double corner shower enclosure, concealed cistern WC, pedestal hand wash basin and a heated towel rail.

Garden

Mature front garden with an undulating lawn, bordered by attractive flower and shrub borders with ornamental trees. A patio terrace spans the front of the property with the garden wrapping to one side, laid to lawn with a modern garden shed and log store. To the rear of the property is a decked terrace which can be accessed directly from the lounge area of the kitchen/dining room.

Parking - Driveway

Block paved driveway located alongside the double garage/workshop. A five-bar gate opens into the front garden with a path leading to the property, bordered by box hedging and mature shrub borders. The double garage/workshop has double wooden front doors for vehicular access and glazing to the rear plus a personal door leading out to a veranda with views towards the property. Steps then lead down to the front garden. Internally, the garage/workshop includes an Essie wood burning cooker along with shelving and workbenches.

Disclaimer

These particulars are intended only as a guide and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith but without responsibility. Any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement. Austin Hawk has not tested any services, appliances or equipment and cannot guarantee they are in working order. Measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets, furnishings or other purposes.