Village Street, Thruxton, Andover

A charming three bedroom detached period cottage in the heart of Thruxton with south west facing garden and garage.

The Property

May Tree Cottage is a charming detached period home, offering three double bedrooms and an appealing blend of character, space and practicality. A garden path leads to the front door and welcoming entrance porch, opening into a spacious hallway with attractive wood flooring and useful understairs storage.
To the left of the hallway is the beautifully presented double-aspect sitting room, featuring a striking large inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork and timber beams, creating a warm and inviting focal point and highlighting the character of the property. To the right is a generous dining/living room, with French doors opening directly onto the garden and a wide open doorway leading through to the well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen provides an excellent amount of fitted base cabinetry and generous work surface area, with a useful utility room and cloakroom beyond. The utility room benefits from direct access to the outside, adding to the practicality of the accommodation.
From the hallway, stairs rise to a spacious first-floor landing, where an attractive exposed brick chimney breast provides a further characterful feature. There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying a lovely double aspect, together with two bathrooms. One bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over, while the second has a separate shower.
Throughout the house, the accommodation is light, bright and welcoming, with a wealth of charming period features complemented by generous and versatile living spaces. The result is a characterful and beautifully balanced family home, combining the warmth and individuality of a period property with the practicalities required for modern living.

Outside

May Tree Cottage is approached from Village Street, with the property benefiting from ample off-road parking to the front together with a detached double garage. A gate leads through to the beautifully established south-west facing garden, which is enclosed by mature shrubs and predominantly laid to lawn, creating a wonderfully private and tranquil setting. A spacious terrace provides an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the afternoon and evening sunshine. Within the garden is a versatile, detached building, complete with power and lighting and currently arranged as a home office, offering excellent flexibility for a variety of uses.

Location

May Tree Cottage enjoys a delightful position in the heart of the Hampshire village of Thruxton, surrounded by attractive countryside and the rolling landscapes of the Test Valley. Thruxton is a charming rural village, characterised by its village green, historic properties, thatched cottages and attractive open spaces, with a parish church, village hall, primary school and traditional village pub all close by. Five minutes from the property is a Hilliers Garden Centre with café and butchers and a post office service on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon basis. The neighbouring village of Weyhill has a good range of facilities including a farm shop, Pink Olive restaurant and the Craft Centre with independent cafes, salons and boutiques. Andover, only 4.3 miles away, offers a range of amenities including a new leisure centre, cinema, pubs, cafes and restaurants, supermarkets and other retail outlets. There are several schools within easy reach including the popular Anton Primary School, Vigo Junior School, Andover Church of England Primary School and Rookwood and Farleigh Independent Schools. There are also several nursery schools and further education colleges located in Andover. There are excellent travel links with main line railway connection to London Waterloo in 70 minutes. The Cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within 20 miles from the property and offer a more extensive range of facilities.