Appleshaw, Andover, Hampshire SP11

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Knight Frank - Hungerford Phone: 01488 498969

With combined accommodation of about 5,940 sq/ft, Ashtree House is a substantial property that is tastefully presented with light and well-proportioned rooms including a fantastic kitchen/breakfast room with granite worktops, integrated appliances and adjacent pantry/utility room. The seating area has three sets of French windows providing access onto a sheltered terrace. The attractive triple-aspect sitting room, with bay window and fireplace, and dining hall with tiled floor, provide excellent formal entertaining space. In addition there is a spacious family room and study.<br/><br/>The impressive principal bedroom suite includes a dressing room, bathroom, with bath and shower, and doors onto a balcony offering glorious countryside views. There are three further bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room, and a family bathroom. A second staircase provides access to a guest suite.<br/><br/>The property is approached via a shared drive, with an electric gate leading to a sweeping gravel drive, bordered by attractive, established gardens. The delightful rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large secluded terrace and firepit providing wonderful outdoor entertaining space. Beyond the terrace is a fabulous heated swimming pool overlooking fields with bi-fold doors leading to an adjacent games room/bar and wc.<br/><br/>The detached building to the north includes a double garage, with electric doors, gym and the games room/bar. To the first floor is a large self-contained annexe with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room, which provides excellent space for guests and family members but equally could be let to generate income. The fenced paddock provides good grazing and amounts to about 2.24 acres.<p><br/>Ashtree House is an impressive family home situated in an elevated position amongst beautiful countryside. The property is located on the edge of Appleshaw, an attractive village to the west of Andover. The village has a primary school, public house, a church, village hall and cricket club. Andover has a regular market, cinema, several supermarkets, including Waitrose, and a range of recreational facilities. <br/><br/>Communications are excellent with the A303, A34 and M3 being within easy access; trains from Andover station to Waterloo take just over an hour.<br/><br/>There are many well-regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Farleigh, Dauntsey’s, Marlborough College, Godolphin and Winchester College.<br/><br/>Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil heating with underfloor heating throughout. Air conditioning/heating in the gym<br/>Post code: SP11 9AA<br/>What3words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/cement.sentences.ownership">cement.sentences.ownership</a></p>