Horseshoe Lane, Ibthorpe, Andover, Hampshire SP11

Horseshoe Cottage is a charming Grade II listed home, believed to date back more than 400 years. Formed from the combination of two cottages and thoughtfully updated, the property offers characterful accommodation, together with a substantial party barn, a detached annexe and attractive grounds extending to just under two acres with far-reaching views across the valley.

A reception hall provides a welcoming introduction to the house, featuring clay brick flooring, exposed timbers and an original bread oven. A wealth of exposed beams continues throughout the property, reflecting its historic origins. The principal sitting room is a light and generous reception space, centred around a brick inglenook fireplace, whilst a snug provides a versatile secondary reception room, equally suited as a study or home office.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed with Neptune cabinetry and offers ample space for everyday family dining and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the terrace and gardens, creating an excellent space for summer entertaining.

The bedroom accommodation reflects the cottage's origins and is arranged over two staircases. One staircase leads to a bathroom and two bedrooms, perfect for guest accommodation. The second staircase then leads to the remaining three bedrooms, served by a ground floor family bathroom, and a study.

The party barn provides an outstanding entertaining space with kitchen facilities and two mezzanine bedrooms. There is a considerable flexibility of uses as ancillary accommodation, an excellent workspace or studio.

In addition, a charming, thatched annexe provides further self-contained accommodation comprising a bedroom and bathroom, ideal for guests or dependent relatives. The annexe can be accessed independently to the main house.

The gardens and grounds create a delightful setting for the property. An area of lawn beyond the terrace is enclosed by mature planting and orchard. Beyond the lawn are pony paddocks and stabling, providing excellent equestrian facilities.

The paddock enjoys extensive far-reaching views across the valley, creating a particularly attractive backdrop to the property and enhancing the overall sense of space and countryside surroundings.

Horseshoe Cottage is situated in the hamlet of Ibthorpe, on the edge of the popular village of Hurstbourne Tarrant, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. Horseshoe Lane itself has a strong sense of community. Hurstbourne Tarrant provides a range of local amenities including a village shop, pub, church and well-regarded primary school, while the nearby town of Whitchurch offers a wider selection of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. The larger towns of Andover and Newbury provide more extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking, riding or cycling with an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes.

The area provides an excellent choice of schools, both state and independent, including Hurstbourne Tarrant Primary School, Farleigh School, Thorngrove School, Downe House, St Gabriel's, Bradfield College and Marlborough College.

Communications are excellent, with regular rail services from Whitchurch and Andover to London Waterloo (60 minutes) and from Newbury to London Paddington (from 50 minutes). The A303, M3 and A34 are all easily accessible, providing convenient road links across the South of England

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil heating
Postcode: SP11 0BY
What3words: ///dreamers.extremes.tenure

Agents note: There is a right of way over the track alongside the house.
There is also a public footpath that runs along the track and through the paddock.