Upper Manor Farmhouse, Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6DR

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1 Upper Manor Farmhouse, Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6DR

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3 UPPER MANOR FARMHOUSE LONGSTOCK, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE A Substantial Period Farmhouse Set in a Secluded Position Overlooking The Test Valley The property comprises an attractive three storey character farmhouse with 6 bedrooms, a spacious reception room and generous kitchen/diner together with A large established garden and a range of good sized outbuildings The property provides a unique opportunity for upgrading and modernisation in a sought after location GUIDE PRICE 1,050,000 Stockbridge 1.5 miles, Andover 9 miles, Winchester 11 miles, Southampton 20 miles Andover and Winchester Stations are both on the London Waterloo Line SITUATION Upper Manor Farmhouse is situated on the southern edge of the popular village of Longstock, in the heart of the Test Valley, one and a half miles north of the market town of Stockbridge, Hampshire. Longstock has a public house and restaurant - The Peat Spade Inn, and a village church. Stockbridge is a picturesque town offering a range of local shops, public houses and restaurants. The cathedral city of Winchester which is 20 minutes away has a wide variety of shopping and leisure facilities, extensive transport networks and a rich cultural history to explore. RECREATION The area s beautiful countryside has many recreational facilities for those wishing to enjoy it. The River Test is renowned for fly fishing and is readily accessible. The Test Way Cycle and Walking route is nearby along with many other public accesses. The Hampshire Golf Course is 4 miles away and The Andover is 6 miles away. Other local attractions include Longstock Park Water Garden, Longstock Park Nursery, Houghton Park Gardens and The Museum of Army Flying. SCHOOLS Stockbridge Primary School and Test Valley School are nearby. The area surrounding Winchester has a very good range of private schools and colleges.

4 UPPER MANOR FARMHOUSE Upper Manor Farmhouse is a substantial period farmhouse situated in a quiet position within the village and benefits from unspoilt views across the Test Valley. The accommodation briefly comprises the following: Ground Floor Entrance Hall with sash windows with shutters and doors to back garden from the rear and side. Accessed from the hall is the large Drawing/ Dining Room with sash windows with shutters, a glass door to the front garden, a fireplace with wooden surround and wood burning stove and low-level radiators in the trunking. Off the hall is a W.C. with wash hand basin, a door leading to the Cellar and staircase to the first floor. Steps down from the hall lead to the spacious Kitchen/ Breakfast Room which benefits from exposed timber posts and beams and windows with wooden casements. The open plan kitchen has fitted wall and floor units, a single drainer stainless steel sink, walk in larder and a double oven oil fired Aga. A door leads to the back staircase to the first floor. Off the Kitchen there is a Utility Room and Boot Room with access to the back garden and an additional Storage Room. Double Bedroom 2 with a sash window to the front and Double Bedroom 3 with a sash window to the front and a fireplace. A separate W.C. with a window to the rear is accessed off the landing. Steps down lead to the landing also accessed via the stairs off the kitchen which has timber panelling. Accessed from this landing is the Family Bathroom with bath, wash hand basin, shower cubicle and exposed beams. The Master Bedroom 4 has exposed timbers, timber hardwood floor boards and windows to the front. Second Floor The stairs from the landing to the second floor have a sash window and balustrading to a landing from which a Double Bedroom 5 and Single Bedroom 6 are accessed both of which benefit from a window to the front. There is also a Store Room with a window to the rear. First Floor A staircase with a timber hand rail and balustrading leads to the first floor landing. The following rooms are accessed from the landing: Double Bedroom 1 with sash windows, a separate dressing area and En suite with a bath, W.C. and hand basin. Gardens There are established gardens to the front and rear of the property with level lawns and established flower beds and fruit trees. To the rear there is also an attractive thatched summerhouse and a range of mature trees. The garden enjoys unspoilt views across the Test Valley.

5 FLOORPLAN AND OUTBUILDINGS Outbuildings To the west of the property there is a range of brick, timber and tiled former stables now converted to a car port and garage extending to approximately square metres (417 square feet). Adjoining this is a portal framed concrete, timber, steel and tiled open fronted garage/ store extending to approximately square metres (695 square feet). There is a single garage of brick and tile construction at the entrance to the property with an up and over door. To the east of the property is an open fronted building with potential, of brick construction with a tile roof, extending to approximately square metres (1176 square feet).

6 GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Method of Sale and Tenure The freehold of the property is available for sale by private treaty as a whole. Vacant Possession will be available on completion. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including, rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. Covenants A right of way will be granted to the purchaser over the area hatched blue on the plan providing a second access to the property. The Leckford Estate are seeking to establish a new entrance from the road to their retained land to the west of the property. Until they have been successful in doing so they will retain a right of way through the entrance to the west of the property to access this land as shown on the plan hatched yellow. Boundaries The maintenance of all boundaries will rest with the purchasers. The Leckford Estate will fence the eastern boundary as shown on the plan, leaving space for an access. Services Mains electricity is connected to the property. The property is connected to the Leckford Estate s private water and sewage systems and there is a water meter in place. The connection will remain subject to the purchaser completing the Estate s standard Water Supply and Sewerage Deeds. Heating is via an oil fired boiler. There is an oil tank in the garden. Local Authorities Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UJ. Telephone: Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ. Telephone: Health and Safety We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. Council Tax & Business Rates Upper Manor Farmhouse - Band G - 2, for 2014/15 Energy Efficiency Rating Upper Manor Farmhouse current EPC Rating - E. Potential - D. Sporting & Timber All timber rights are included in the sale. Fixtures & Fittings Those items mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the freehold. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded unless agreed in advance. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked by the Vendor s Agents and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Solicitors Legal Services Department, John Lewis Partnership, Partnership House, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1BX For the attention of: Amy Shann Directions From Stockbridge take the A3057 towards Andover and take the first left onto The Bunny, on reaching the T junction with The Peat Spade Inn on your right turn left and follow Longstock Road, the property is on your left after approximately 300 yards. From the north via the A34 leave A34 at interchange with A303 and turn right at roundabout onto A30. Continue through Sutton Scotney and head for Stockbridge, after approximately 3.8 miles turn right signposted Leckford (by Clos Du Marquis). Follow the road into Leckford village, at the T junction turn left and follow the road out of Leckford for approximately half a mile, turn right onto The Bunny, on reaching The Peat Spade Inn follow the directions above. From Andover and the A303 take the A3057 towards Stockbridge and after 4.25 miles arrive at Leckford Village, continue through Leckford and take the right turn onto The Bunny, then follow directions above. Post Code SO20 6DR

7 VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Adkin Tel: (01235) Fax: (01235) For further information contact: Philip Pocock or Jenna Wald Particulars prepared: July Photographs taken: May 2014 Adkin for themselves, and the Vendors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of any offer or contract; (2) All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Adkin, or the Vendor; (3) None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements of representation of fact; (4) Any intending purchaser or tenant must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars; (5) The Vendor does not make or give, and neither Adkin nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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