Situation
Andover 2 miles, Salisbury 22 miles, A303 3 miles, Whitchurch 4 miles, Winchester 16 miles, Stockbridge 10 miles, Newbury 18 miles, Basingstoke 16 miles. Mainline station: Andover to London/Waterloo 75 mins. International airports: Southampton 28 miles, London Heathrow 56 miles. Owl's Roost lies in a semi rural position on the eastern most edge of Andover Down, with Andover town centre to the west, Whitchurch, Hurstbourne Priors and Basingstoke to the east, the Cathedral Cities of Winchester and Salisbury to the south and south west respectively. The property has very good communication links. Situated just off the B3400 London Road and with the A303 to the south connecting with London and the West Country. The property enjoys a rural rear outlook onto Harewood Forest whose 670 hectares stretches north and south of the A303 and is defined by Hampshire County Council as a Countryside Heritage Area.

Situation (continued)
The woodland which is believed to date back to the Saxon Chronicles of the C10th is probably the second largest block of ancient woodland in southern England with important ecological value. It also serves as a leisure source today for walkers, riders and other leisure activities with good public rights of way and the famous Test Way to the east.

Education
The area is well served with state schools and colleges in the locality plus private schools including Rookwood and Farleigh schools in Andover, Twyford, St Swithins and Winchester College at Winchester and a wide selection in Salisbury. See www.iscis-sw.co.k and www.testvalley.gov.uk.

Other Facilities
Owl's Roost lies in the parish of Andover (St Mary's). Andover itself is an active market town with main shopping facilities and enjoys The Lights concert venue and theatre space. A wider range of shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Basingstoke and Southampton. Mottisfont Abbey with its historic and Rooksbury Mill park are nearby with The Hawk Conservancy some 3 miles away. Golf is at Andover and Hampshire Golf Club nearby. Racing is at Salisbury and Newbury.

Owl's Roost
Believed to date back to 1889, Owl's Roose is understood to be made of a mixture of stone, chalk and flint, with old ships timbers for roof beams and has been updated with the PVC windows. A house of considerable character and formerly a pub, The Owl's Roost, it has been in the same family's hand for 30 years. The property was converted to residential accommodation several years ago and is flexible in offering the opportunity to either stay as purely residential or have alternative accommodation with scope to extend as well as presenting an excellent refurbishment opportunity.

House
Substantial detached residential or commercial site (2,700 ft2); 3 bedrooms, 3 receptions, family bathroom; Rear kitchen and separate utility/2nd kitchen; Lean-to conservatory

Garden & Grounds
Flexible landscaping opportunity; Extensive off road tarmaced parking area; Privately screened front garden.

Directions
From A303 south of Andover, take the A3093 heading north for Andover and Walworth Industrial Estate. Turn right at the roundabout for the B3400 signposted Whitchurch and Basingstoke and head east. The property will be found after about 1 3/4 miles on the right hand side by the Fox Grant sale board (last house leaving Andover Down). See location map for alternative routes.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment on 08707 745600. Please contact Lindsay Burden or Janet Shapland for further details or email admin@foxgrant.com.

Agent's Notes
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 - Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relieved upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Plans, Areas & Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Solicitors
Bonallack amp; Bishop. Attn: Mrs Georgina Walters Tel: 01722 422300.

Local Authority
Test Valley Borough Council Tel: 01264 368000. Hampshire County Council Tel: 0845 603 5638.

Council Tax
House Band 'G'.

Services
Mains electricity, gas and water with gas central heating and private drainage to a septic tank.

Particulars
Prepared by Lindsay Burden in April 2008.

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.