4 bed detached house for sale

St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hampshire SP11

The Old Plough is a charming Grade II Listed cottage offering light, spacious, well-presented and recently renovated accommodation throughout. Formerly the village inn until the 1950's, the Old Plough offers modern convenience, coupled with an abundance of unique period features in keeping with the age of the property.

The beautifully appointed oak-framed kitchen is arranged around a central island and opens directly into the adjoining dining room. A generous pantry is positioned off the dining room, while a door from the kitchen provides direct access to the rear garden and terrace. Leading from the kitchen is a light and well‐proportioned snug, with open inglenook fireplace

The light and airy dual-aspect sitting room features exposed oak beams, a raised open fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the south‐facing terrace and garden. A further reception room, provides flexibility for use as a playroom or home office. A utility room, downstairs loo and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

The master bedroom benefits from a spacious en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, his & hers wardrobes and shower. Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, while a secondary staircase leads to a fourth bedroom and bathroom, suitable for guest accommodation or use as a private suite.

The partially walled south-facing garden is mainly laid to lawn with established borders and a paved terrace adjacent to the sitting room, ideal for summer entertaining. A garage is located adjacent to the property.

Situated in St Mary Bourne, a sought-after Bourne Valley village, next to a crystal clear chalk stream. The village has a good range of amenities, including a well-regarded primary school, a doctor's surgery, a village shop hosting local produce with a popular café and post office, two public houses and the Church of St Peter. The village hall and recreation ground next door to the property boasts a new tennis court and playground, a thriving local cricket club, and plenty of engaging activities throughout the year, from a local music festival to a traditional fete and flower show.
A wide range of independent primary (Farleigh, Cheam and Thorngrove) and secondary schools (St Gabriel's, St Swithun's & Dauntsey's) are easily within reach.

The nearby market town of Andover offers extensive facilities, as does the village of Whitchurch, whilst more extensive amenities can be found at the larger towns of Newbury to the north, Basingstoke to the east and Winchester to the south. Connections are excellent with the A34 to the east providing access to the M4 (J13) or the A303 for the M3 (J8) both giving quick access to London and the south west. There are also regular direct train services from Whitchurch to London Waterloo (from 60 minutes) or from Newbury to London Paddington (from 50 minutes).

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil heating.
Postcode: SP11 6AY
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