4 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Selborne, Alton GU34

Ideally positioned in the heart of Selborne, this bespoke four-bedroom home, arranged entirely on one level, enjoys view over the garden and the Selborne Hanger beyond. Surrounded by outstanding countryside, the property offers direct access to scenic walks from the doorstep, including the renowned zig-zag path, creating a quintessential English village lifestyle. Selborne itself offers a rich blend of history and community, with a popular gastro-style pub and café, the renowned Gilbert White Museum, the Wine Society Progressive Club, pottery studios, and a well-regarded primary school. The village is also home to a beautiful medieval church dating back to the 12th century, where Gilbert White once served as curate. Situated within the South Downs National Park, Selborne is enveloped by rolling countryside, wooded hills, and an abundance of walking trails, making it a haven for walkers and birdwatchers alike.

The ground floor comprises a versatile commercial unit of approximately 1,002 sq ft, benefiting from Class E use and a prominent high-street frontage with its own independent entrance. The commercial space is entirely separate from the first-floor residential accommodation, offering excellent flexibility for owner-occupiers or investors alike. However, should a purchaser wish to reinstate the property as a single dwelling, a lockable storeroom has been created from the former stairwell, allowing a staircase to be readily reinstated to reconnect the ground floor with the first-floor accommodation.

The premises are well presented throughout and have previously operated as a village store and post office, butcher’s shop, furnishings showroom and gallery, as well as an architect’s office. The ground floor also lends itself to alternative residential uses, such as an annexe, subject to the usual planning consents.

Historically, the commercial premises have benefited from strong passing trade and enjoy their own forecourt. The ground-floor premises are currently designated as an Asset of Community Value until April 2027 (please contact us for further details).

The first-floor accommodation is accessed from the rear of the property via a gated private driveway, providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. Beyond the driveway, the garden reveals an attractive and highly appealing bungalow-style home, occupying an elevated position with views over the garden and the Selborne Hanger beyond.

The main entrance opens into a generous entrance hall, providing access to the shower room, utility area and kitchen. The hall also leads to a spacious sitting room, where large windows flood the space with natural light. This flows seamlessly into a substantial dining room, creating an excellent open and sociable layout, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings.

The dining room features a working open fire with a tiled surround, while the sitting room benefits from a decorative fireplace, adding warmth and character to both rooms. From the dining room, access is provided to four well-proportioned bedrooms, Victorian in origin and retaining some of the character and charm, all have double-glazed windows and plantation shutters for privacy, together with a family bathroom with a roll-top bath.

Outside, the large gravelled parking area leads through an arched gate onto a generous terrace, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining and enjoying views across garden and Selborne Hanger beyond. The recently extended bungalow enjoys a desirable southwesterly aspect. The fully enclosed large garden is attractively landscaped with mature shrubs, wellstocked borders and low-maintenance lawns.