5 bed detached house for sale

Brookside, Northington, Alresford SO24

A stunning, individual home located in the picturesque Candover Valley, 10 minutes to the north of Alresford. It is immaculately presented throughout and has the benefit of air-source heat pumps, which power the heating and hot water. The house is set in beautiful grounds measuring 1.4 acres overall, with far-reaching views over the valley. To the front of the house the former blacksmiths forge is now a sizeable garage and workshop. The garage has full independent services so could easily be converted to a granny annexe. The garage has an electric up and over door. There is a stable in the rear garden, which offers potential to use the garden for equestrian use. A 5-bar gate in the top corner allows vehicular access to the garden from the church lane to the rear.

The front door opens to a lobby and boot room. A door opens to the spacious, open-plan kitchen/dining room, with rooflights and wide bi-fold doors opening to the front garden. There is a range of modern built-in appliances, a electric aga cooker and space for a dining table and chairs, as well as a relaxed sofa area. A door leads through to an inner hall, with cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. There is a family room with French doors to outside and an adjoining shower room.

The spacious first floor sitting room features a fireplace, sliding doors to the garden and a viewpoint window overlooking the valley.

Also on the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms, 2 of which have built-in wardrobes, a family bathroom, and a study with French doors to a balcony with lovely views of the valley.

The principal bedroom is on the second floor, has built in wardrobes and has an adjoining en-suite bathroom. There is a further double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. A corridor leads to a galleried study area overlooking the sitting room.

Northington is located to the north west of Alresford, lying in the beautiful Candover Valley in the middle of a farming community. There are a wide variety of walks and cycle rides from the doorstep. There is a very pleasant walk past the church to the historic Grange, well known for the opera festival held there in the summer. The market town of Alresford is a 10 minute drive away. For road users, there is good access to the M3, A34 and wider road network. The rail station at Micheldever has a direct line to London. Heathrow airport is just over an hour away by road, whilst Southampton airport is about half an hour away. There are a number of good schools and colleges in the area, including Princes Mead, St Swithuns, Pilgrims, Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College.
Services

Air-source heat pump heating/immersion heater for hot water
Private drainage (septic tank)
Mains electricity and water
Local authority information

Winchester City Council
Council Tax Band: G