5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Delightful cottage with a wonderful surrounding garden, versatile outbuildings in the heart of a sought after Hampshire village.


Description

The Cross is a delightful cottage in the heart of a sought after Hampshire village. Accessed via a pretty pathway, an appealing open porch and front door leads into a welcoming reception hall with a log burner.

Throughout the property the interiors are well presented and there is character and charm, with period features such as exposed beams and oak interior doors.

There are a collection of reception rooms, which include a wonderful sitting room with an open fireplace, a formal dining room and a cosy TV den. In addition there is a study which enjoys natural light via a south facing window.

The family kitchen features traditional fitted cabinetry, including a built in larder cupboard, space for everyday dining and double doors opening out to the garden.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room off which is a shower/cloakroom.

On the first floor there is a lovely sunny double aspect principal bedroom with dressing area an en suite bathroom. In addition there are further four bedrooms (three double and a single) each with individual charm and served by a shower room.

The garden is a delightful feature, offering a picturesque approach to the property and outdoor space to enjoy. There are two areas of lawn, with flower beds which are teeming with established colourful seasonal flowers, shrubs and mature trees.

Immediately off the kitchen and on the south side there is a secluded terrace, shaded by a beautiful magnolia tree and camellia.

An excellent addition to the house is the outbuildings at The Cross. There is a detached double garage, which has a studio on the first floor and cellar with a workshop below. Within the garden there is also a gym/home office with double doors opening to a second area of garden and lawn. Both offer exceptionally versatility.

The property is approached via double gates opening to a gravelled parking area.

Location

The Cross is located in the heart of the picturesque village of Upper Farringdon, which has a pretty church and a highly regarded pub.

The nearby market town of Alton offers an excellent range of restaurants and shopping including Waitrose, M&S, Aldi and Sainsburys, recreational facilities cinema and sports centre. A wider range of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities are available in Winchester (about 19 miles).

The A31 provides swift access to the M3 and the national motorway network, London, the South Coast and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Alton’s main line railway station is about four miles away, with services running to London Waterloo every 30 minutes (travelling time circa 1 hr 6 minutes).

There is an excellent selection of schools within easy reach, which include primary schools in Chawton, Selborne and Alton’s Infant School, Eggar’s Secondary School and Alton College. Fee paying schools in the area include Lord Wandsworth College in Long Sutton, Churcher’s College and Bedales in Petersfield, Frensham Heights, Edgebrough and More House in Frensham.

The surrounding rolling Hampshire countryside offers endless scope for walking and riding on miles of footpaths and bridleways only a short distance from the house.

Square Footage: 2,291 sq ft






Additional Info

All mains services

East Hampshire District Council - Band G