SITUATION
A36 3 miles, Salisbury 4 miles, A303 15 miles, Winchester 22 miles, M3 29 miles, Basingstoke 36 miles, London 80 miles. Mainline trains: Salisbury or Grateley to London/Waterloo 90 minutes . International Airports: Southampton 23 miles Bournemouth 27 miles. Ashwood Cottage is situated on the south east side of the village and 3 miles north east of the A36, connecting Salisbury with the seaport of Southampton. The property is 4 miles east of the Cathedral City of Salisbury. The A303 connecting London and the West Country is located 15 miles to the north (via the A30/A343) and 22 miles west of Winchester.
EDUCATION
There is an excellent selection of public and private schools nearby including the highly rated nursery in Farley, Norman Court in West Tytherley, Winchester College and Chafyn Grove, Godolphin, Leehurst Swan and Leadenhall in Salisbury. The property is within the catchment areas for Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools. See www.iscis-sw.co.uk and www.wiltshire.gov.uk
LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
The property is within walking distance of All Saints CoE church (attributed to Christopher Wren) and the local pub. There is a rural bus service to Salisbury and broadband is available in the village. The nearest shops are in Alderbury with a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities available in Salisbury. There are plentiful walking and outriding opportunities directly from the property with Blackmoor Copse nearby and delightful butterfly conservation. Sailing and water sports are available on the south coast. The village offers a thriving rural community with its own cricket team with a First XI and Colts team in the Hampshire Cricket League. Local activities also include an annual music festival each June, a gardening club and a local book club. Racing is at Salisbury. Golf can be enjoyed at Hamptworth, Highpost, Rushmore and Salisbury & South Wilts.
ASHWOOD COTTAGE
Ashwood Cottage is located off the village road and set back in a generous sized plot with the benefit of further potential with planning permission granted to extend. Approached through a wooden 5-bar gate and across an extensive gravel drive, Ashwood Cottage is constructed of brick elevations under a slate roof. The property is situated in the parish of Pitton & Farley. Ashwood Cottage was extended by the current owner and today provides spacious, well appointed and elegantly styled accommodation amounting to 1,926 ft2 (GIA).
HOUSE
• Detached, comfortable family-sized country house (1,926ft2 GIA) • 4 bedrooms including 21’ x 18’ master bedroom • 3 reception rooms • Triple aspect sitting room with attractive brick fireplace with woodburning stove • Triple aspect large fitted farmhouse kitchen with oak fronted units and Neff appliances • Planning permission granted for Orangery and extension to sitting room
OUTBUILDINGS
• Detached garage • Office with Broadband connection • Potential for extension/conversion • Greenhouses / sheds
GARDEN & GROUNDS
• Private rear gardens with extensive, well planted borders • Delightful established mixed shrubs and perennials • Productive vegetable garden • Large level west facing lawn • Substantial east facing terrace with raised ornamental pond and waterfall • Parking for several cars In all the land amounts to about 1 acre.
AGENTS 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 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 and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
PLANS
Plans, Areas and 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
HIP
The property is accompanied by a HIP. Further details are available from the sole agent.
SOLICITORS
Trethowans, Salisbury. Attn. Tony Green Tel: 01722 412512
COUNCIL TAX
House Band ‘F’, amount payable £2,104.48 (2009/10).
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS
From Salisbury head north east on the A338/A30 towards Andover. After about 2 miles turn right for Pitton. Continue through the village and up the hill towards Farley. On entering the village, bear right and at the crossroads continue straight over into Grimstead Road where Ashwood Cottage will be found on your right hand side. Postcode: SP5 1AT
VIEWINGS
All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782 727. Please contact Chris McNiven or Adam Field for further details or email chris@foxgrant.com.
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.