5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Church Lane, Northington SO24

Set in an enviable position within the beautiful Candover Valley, Bay Tree House is a charming and substantial Victorian village home enjoying far-reaching countryside views in sought-after Northington, close to Alresford.

This handsome double-fronted five-bedroom property has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to create exceptionally versatile accommodation. Character features combine seamlessly with stylish contemporary finishes, while generous reception spaces provide excellent areas for both everyday life and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is a light-filled kitchen/breakfast room with panoramic valley views, complemented by multiple reception rooms, home office space and flexible bedroom accommodation across both floors.

Outside, mature landscaped gardens, sheltered terraces and ample parking complete this exceptional Hampshire village home.

The property Set in an enviable position within the picturesque Candover Valley, with far-reaching countryside views stretching across one of Hampshire's most sought-after landscapes, Bay Tree House is an elegant and characterful village home in ever-popular Northington, just moments from Alresford.

This handsome five-bedroom semi-detached Victorian house is immediately recognisable by its classic double-fronted red brick elevations, decorative white-painted bargeboards and contrasting brick detailing, creating a timeless and welcoming first impression.

Over the years the property has been thoughtfully renovated and sympathetically extended to create exceptionally versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family life. While the later additions provide excellent flexibility for changing needs, Bay Tree House has been enjoyed throughout the current ownership as one cohesive family home.

Stone steps rise from the drive to the charming entrance porch and oak front door, opening into a welcoming reception hall where polished timber flooring continues seamlessly into the heart of the home - the kitchen/breakfast room.

Enjoying a triple aspect and flooded with natural light, the kitchen is a beautifully social space designed for everyday family living. French doors open outside, while a deep bay window with built-in seating frames glorious views across the valley beyond. The kitchen itself combines traditional style with contemporary practicality, featuring Shaker cabinetry beneath polished granite worktops, space for a range cooker and American-style fridge freezer, and a generous peninsula with breakfast bar and inset sink.

From the hallway, the principal reception spaces unfold naturally. The sitting room is warm and inviting, centred around a wood-burning stove and enjoying attractive views towards the front garden and surrounding countryside. Beyond lies a cosy study/snug, also with a wood burner and connecting directly to the kitchen, offering an ideal retreat, playroom or informal sitting room.

The rear of the house provides an exceptional degree of flexibility for modern living. A practical boot room, utility room, cloakroom and dedicated home office lead through to further beautifully integrated accommodation. A generous ground-floor double bedroom with en-suite shower room offers excellent guest or family space, while the adjoining vaulted dining room creates a dramatic entertaining setting with its striking glazed elevation overlooking the garden and a discreet kitchenette enhancing its versatility.

Flowing from here is a wonderful family room - light-filled and spacious, with elevated views and an inset wood-burning stove creating a natural focal point. Above, a mezzanine level provides an adaptable area ideal as a reading room, study or children's play space, continuing through to a further double bedroom with en-suite shower room.

The original staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing, where the principal bedroom forms a standout feature of the home. With its vaulted ceiling, extensive built-in wardrobes and breathtaking views across Northington and the Candover Valley, it is a beautifully proportioned and peaceful retreat, complemented by an en-suite bathroom.

Two further generous double bedrooms enjoy similarly impressive outlooks and are served by a spacious family shower room.

Outside
A private gravel driveway approaches through the front garden to a generous parking area. Mature planting, including the property's namesake bay trees, frames the house beautifully and creates an established English country garden setting. The lawn slopes gently away and is enclosed by mature hedging, leading to a secluded paved seating area and useful garden store.

To the side of the house, the later additions have created an attractive landscaped courtyard garden - a sheltered and peaceful space filled with flowering perennials, shrubs and a terrace ideal for morning coffee or quiet moments throughout the day.

The rear garden enjoys a wonderfully open aspect and a true sense of space. A broad lawn rises gently to an elevated terrace surrounded by wildflowers and fruit trees, creating a secluded vantage point from which to enjoy the spectacular village and valley views. Immediately behind the house, a paved entertaining terrace provides the perfect setting for summer dining and relaxed outdoor living, while a substantial garden shed offers excellent practical storage.

Bay Tree House offers a rare combination of village charm, adaptable family space and exceptional countryside views in one of Hampshire's most desirable locations.

The Property
Construction: A semi-detached late Victorian house built around 1880. Extensively renovated and extended (predominately in 1984 and 2013) to create an annexe to the rear. Whilst originally designed to be an annexe for multi-generational living, the current owners use the property as a single home. Red brick elevations under a tile roof, extensions are of painted render over brick under tile roof. Overall area, in two plots, 0.37 acres. The property is reached via a private road which leads to Northington Church.

Services: The property has oil-fired central heating; private septic tank waste system; mains water and electricity.
Local Authorities – Hampshire County Council, Winchester City Council, Northington Parish Council.
Council Tax Band E EPC Band C
Annexe Council Tax Band A; EPC Band C
Parking: Off road parking for numerous vehicles on gravel drive.
Broadband availability: (source: Ofcom) Superfast speed available, 34mbps download, 5mbps upload
Flood checker (source: Govt website) Rivers & Seas low risk, Surface Water: Low risk

location:
Northington village lies in an attractive position on the western edge of the rural Candover valley with the Candover brook meandering through the lower part of the village. Northington is close to the prestigious Grange Festival, famous for its exquisite setting and programme of classical entertainments.

The nearby villages of the Candover Valley, including Brown Candover, Chilton Candover and Preston Candover have thriving communities and with smaller hamlets such as Swarraton and Totford, and proximity to the beautiful Georgian market town of Alresford combine to make this such a sought-after area of north Hampshire.

Within strolling distance of Bay Tree House is the Award Winning Woolpack Inn, recently voted No2 in the Sunday Times Best Place to Stay in the UK Guide 2026, and nearby is The Candover, a newly opened country pub in Preston Candover. This area of Hampshire is proud to also produce award winning wines from local vineyards including The Grange, Raimes and Hattingley Valley in nearby Wield. Nearby in Chilton Candover Farm is The Yard, a highly rated rural café serving as a community hub and wedding & events venue, ideal for locals to meet, parties and cyclists, and also home to Moon Roast Coffee.

Alresford enjoys a wide range of everyday shopping facilities and amenities (Doctors surgery, Dentists, two butcher's shops, fishmonger and greengrocer), along with various boutiques and a wealth of restaurants, pubs and other eateries. Winchester lies 8 miles south-west, and Basingstoke 13 miles to the north. Southampton and access to airports and coastal ferry services are approximately 45 minutes drive to the south.

Commuting: There is excellent access to London with main line train services to London Waterloo available from Micheldever station, Winchester and Basingstoke.

Education: Northington is in catchment for the highly acclaimed Preston Candover CofE Primary School, located in a nearby village, Perins Academy (senior school) in Alresford and Peter Symonds 6th Form College in Winchester, each being very well-regarded local state schools.

It is also well located for local private schools such as Twyford, Pilgrims, St Swithun's School for Girls, Winchester College and Prince's Mead.