4 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Alton GU34

A detached family house of traditional style occupying a fine location close to the heart of the popular village of Selborne. The generous accommodation is set around a spacious reception hall and includes a twin aspect sitting room and a separate dining room overlooking the rear garden. The sitting room extends to 21.4/ 6.49m and has the benefit of a door opening out to the rear garden and a fireplace. The living accommodation is beautifully complemented by a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom. The kitchen is fitted with a range of eye and base level cabinets together with a gas hob with extractor above and an electric oven.

The first floor accommodation is of equal merit with four bedrooms including a principal bedroom suite with an en suite shower room. There is also a separate family bathroom. Of note, each of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

The house stands within mature gardens and grounds providing a variety of areas of interest and a good degree of seclusion.

Outside

The garden has been landscaped to take full advantage of the setting. A paved terrace is set to the rear of the property and adjoins the sitting room. From here, pathways extend across the lawn to the garage and parking area. There is a small greenhouse set to the rear of the garage. The lawn is bordered by a variety of flowering shrubs and plants.

The gate to the rear provides access to the shared driveway and the double garage with twin up and over doors. There is a further area of garden and paved pathway to the front door from the High Street.

Situation

Selborne has a strong community with a public house - 'The Selborne Arms’, St Mary’s Church, village hall and Selborne C of E Primary School. The village is set amidst fine Hampshire countryside between the villages of Hawkley and Farringdon within the South Downs National Park. Renowned for its association with Gilbert White, the 18th Century naturalist, the village is home to Gilbert White’s House and Museum and is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty lying at the foot of a beech covered hanger. White’s Café forms part of the Museum and is a popular village meeting place.

The larger centres of Liss and Alton collectively provide a range of facilities as well as mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. In addition, the A3 can be accessed at Liss providing a route to London and the south coast.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-65254