Abbotts Ann Down, Andover, SP11
Positioned along an exclusive private lane and bordering open farmland, Penny Farthing Cottage enjoys a wonderful sense of space, privacy and openness, whilst remaining exceptionally well connected to surrounding villages, countryside walks, Andover, Salisbury and mainline rail links including Grateley station.
The property offers versatile and well-proportioned accommodation throughout, ideal for modern family living. At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen / dining / family room opening directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between inside and out and a fantastic space for day-to-day living and entertaining alike.
In addition, the home benefits from multiple reception areas, offering flexibility for families, home working or those seeking additional living space.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms alongside family bathroom facilities, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en suite shower room. The overall layout lends itself perfectly to growing families.
Externally, the property sits within a generous plot backing directly onto open fields, enhancing the already impressive feeling of openness surrounding the home. The garden offers a substantial amount of outdoor space with excellent potential for keen gardeners, family use, entertaining, or future extension / outbuildings, subject to the usual permissions.
Abbotts Ann village itself is only a short distance away and is widely regarded as one of the area’s most desirable villages, offering a village shop and post office, public house, church, primary school and excellent countryside surroundings. The nearby town of Andover provides a wider range of amenities, whilst Stockbridge and Salisbury are also easily accessible.
A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious family home in an increasingly hard-to-find semi-rural setting.
Double glazed UPVC entrance door and windows to front aspect. Door opening into:
Door into kitchen / dining / family room. Opening to sitting room.
12'2 x 11'11
Double glazed window to front aspect. Feature exposed brick fireplace with timber mantel and inset wood-burning stove. Door into inner hall.
Stairs leading to first floor landing with built-in storage cupboard underneath.
8'3 x 5'6
Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden courtyard area. Ideal home office or study space.
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Low level WC and wash hand basin. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
17'2 x 8'11
Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and rear aspects alongside double glazed glazed-panel UPVC door opening to the side garden. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base level units with roll-top work surfaces and breakfast bar over. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Plumbing for dishwasher. Integrated oven with four-ring hob and extractor hood over. Opening through to dining / family area.
14'11 x 8'10
Double glazed double patio doors opening directly onto the garden, creating an excellent entertaining and family space with views over the garden and adjoining farmland beyond.
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Doors to bedrooms and family bathroom.
13'8 x 13'2
Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden and open fields beyond. Door to:
6'1 x 5'0
Obscured double glazed window to rear aspect. Part tiled suite comprising corner shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin.
12'2 x 9'11
Double glazed window to front aspect.
10'5 x 8'2
Double glazed window to rear aspect with views over the garden and open fields beyond.
9'7 x 7'4
Double glazed Juliet-style doors opening to the rear garden with views over the garden and open fields beyond.
8'7 x 7'0
Double glazed skylight. Part tiled bathroom suite comprising panel enclosed bath, low level WC and wash hand basin.
Generous gravelled driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Gated side access leading to the rear garden.
A particularly expansive rear garden predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio courtyard area immediately adjoining the property, creating an excellent entertaining and seating space. The garden enjoys a wonderful open feel, backing directly onto surrounding farmland and enclosed in part by low-level post and wire fencing, allowing uninterrupted views across the adjoining fields beyond. There are a selection of mature trees and shrubs throughout the garden, alongside a brick-built outbuilding and additional detached storage buildings, offering excellent versatility for storage, hobbies or potential home working space. The overall plot offers significant flexibility and future potential for extension or additional outbuildings, subject to the usual planning permissions.