4 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Originally the village forge, this pretty detached cottage is Grade II listed with origins dating from the 1690s. The current owners have refurbished and reconfigured the cottage creating a feeling of space and light, whilst retaining all the wonderful period features. The light, has been achieved by larger windows and indeed higher ceilings than expected in a cottage of this age. The exposed 300 year old beams and inglenook fireplaces contribute to the immense charm of this property and, with the well-proportioned rooms, the adaptable space will appeal to many who love character but also practicality.The study and original "Old Forge", which is now used as a sitting room, are both found to the front of the property. The sitting room has the original inglenook fireplace is which now houses wood burning stove. The dining room also has a wonderful working inglenook open fireplace. The family room is unique with a vaulted ceiling, a multitude of original wall beams, and a galleried landing above. Through here is the kitchen/breakfast room and utility area/boot room. There is also a cloakroom.Upstairs is a spacious principal bedroom with a large fitted double wardrobe and views over the village green and the garden. There is also an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms (two of which have fitted wardrobes) and a family bathroom all retaining original features.The delightful, well designed south facing and fully enclosed garden complements the cottage, with a terrace and steps creating an ideal entertaining area. There are outstanding mature trees giving privacy and elegance and established borders. A wooden workshop/store, standing to the side of the property, is currently used by the owners for general storage. It has a solid concrete floor, electricity and windows. To the front of the cottage are two recently paved driveways with off road parking for three cars and an electric charging point.The Old Forge sits in the heart Thruxton on the village lane with similar period properties nearby and opposite the village green. The historic medieval parish church, War Memorial Hall and a pub are all nearby. Along the Weyhill Road there is a local shop, garden centre, cafe and post office. At the top of the village, there is a recreation ground with a football pitch and playground. Andover has a wide range of facilities including a main line station to London Waterloo with train from 69 minutes. The A303 provides access to the west, the M3/London to the east and the A34 for the north and south coast. There is a primary school in the villages of Amport and Kimpton as well as an excellent range of both private and state schools in the surrounding area including Farleigh School, both girls and boys grammar schools in Salisbury. In and around Winchester there are further schools including St Swithuns for girls and Winchester College. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i67234959

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