8 bed detached house for sale

Bamber Lane, Lower Froyle, Alton, Hampshire GU34

The house is situated on a quiet, no through road and occupies an elevated position with superb views. The house dates to the early 1800's and has been thoughtfully extended and renovated throughout the years. There is a welcoming entrance hall and an excellent drawing room with far-reaching views and an open fireplace. For formal entertaining there is a large dining room and a charming orangery. There is also a sitting room and study downstairs. The kitchen, with an aga is towards the front of the house and there is a useful pantry, laundry room and large boot room adjoining. There are two cloakrooms' downstairs.

Upstairs there is a wonderful principal bedroom with a dressing room and adjoining bathroom. This, like many of the bedrooms has lovely views. There are seven further bedrooms and four further bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is currently used a study and has a useful boarded loft space above.

The gardens at Saintburyhill provide a stunning backdrop of colour, with rose beds and established borders. The tennis court is in an incredible position, unrivalled views over the countryside can be enjoyed whilst playing. There is also a swimming pool, complete with pool house, gym and two changing rooms. There are two driveways to the house, the rear providing useful access to the large boot room. There is a double garage which had planning permission to create a flat above (now expired).

Saintburyhill sits on the edge of the highly sought after village of Lower Froyle. The neighbouring village of Bentley has a local shop and a doctor's surgery as well as a mainline station to Waterloo. Within Lower Froyle, and only a short walk, is a good local pub, The Anchor. The nearby market towns of Alton and Farnham provide a wider selection of shops and leisure facilities. There is easy road access to London via the A31, A3 or the M3.

In the area are a number of excellent independent schools including Alton School, Lord Wandsworth College, Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, St Swithun's, The Pilgrims' School, Prince's Mead, Winchester College and Peter Symonds 6th Form College. The rolling Hampshire countryside that surrounds the village provides many miles of public footpaths and bridleways.