Property description

A deceptively spacious and rather charming railway cottage believed to date back to circa 1860 with accommodation spread over three floors including three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, allocated parking for two and within close proximity to all local amenities.

Description
A viewing is a must to appreciate the size of the property with internal space approaching 1300 sq ft. The accommodation comprises entrance hallway, living room with open fireplace, dining room which leads into the garden room and fitted kitchen. On the first floor is the master bedroom with en-suite and a very generous primary bathroom. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms. Outside the rear garden is paved and leads to a large multi use outbuilding with pitched roof. The front garden is laid to lawn with large timber shed and beyond that are two parking bays which is rare for a property of this type. Further features include double glazing and gas fired central heating.

Location
The cottage is situated a few steps away from Alton's Train Station and Waitrose store. Normandy Street and the High Street beyond are within easy access from the property. Alton has a wide range of stores including Sainsbury's, M & S, Boots and Iceland, weekly and specialist open air market events, cultural facilities (The Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery), a great choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs, well regarded primary and senior schools, Alton Convent, Alton College, fitness clubs, a sports centre and 2 golf courses on the outskirts.


Double glazed door opening into:-

Entrance Hall
Exposed wooden floorboards, wood panelled wall, cupboard housing consumer unit, stairs leading to first floor, door leading to living room and archway leading to dining room. Wall mounted thermostatic control.

Living Room
Exposed wooden floorboards, feature open fireplace with mantel and surround. Shaped furniture recess, double glazed window to front aspect, double radiator and large opening leading to:-

Dining Room
Feature coal effect gas fireplace with surround, built-in recessed base level storage cupboard with shelving above and two further recessed storage cupboards. Built-in understairs storage cupboard with recessed cloaks area and double glazed doors leading to utility room and sliding wooden door leading to:-

Kitchen
Comprising a range of base and eye-level wood fronted units with complementary roll edge work surface, inset sink drainer unit with mixer tap, spaces for appliances, wall mounted gas boiler with wall mounted heating controls. Double glazed door leading to side aspect, double glazed window also to side aspect, part tiled walls.

Garden Room
With double glazed windows to side and rear aspect. Wall mounted wash hand basin and plumbing for washing machine.

Stairs Leading to First Floor
Wood panelled wall, stairs leading to Second Floor, door to:-

Master Bedroom
Double glazed window to rear aspect, built-in his and hers wardrobes, wood panelled wall, radiator, door to:-

En-suite
Suite comprising fitted shower cubicle with twin glass opening doors and wall mounted Mira shower unit and controls. Corner wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, low level WC, exposed floorboards.

Primary Bathroom
Of a generous size comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment with tiled surrounds. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, two built-in large linen cupboards, triangular shaped toiletries cupboard, exposed wooden floorboards, radiator, double glazed patterned sash window to rear aspect.

Stairs Leading to Second Floor
Wood panelled wall, loft access.

Bedroom Two
Three built-in double wardrobes, double glazed window to rear access. Radiator.

Bedroom Three
Built-in double wardrobe, radiator and double glazed sash window.

Outside
The property enjoys garden to the front and rear. The rear garden is laid to a raised patio area with adjacent beds leading to the outbuilding.

Outbuilding
With pitched roof allowing for further storage and brick laid flooring and twin opening access doors.

Side
There is a gate allowing for side access and concrete path leading to front and rear gardens. External water supply.

Front
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved area and is enclosed by hedging and fencing. There is a gate at the bottom of the garden leading to a garden storage area and large timber shed. Directly behind the timber shed are two allocated parking spaces.

Directions
From Alton town centre head north along Normandy Street. Just after the Alton House Hotel on your right, turn in to Papermill Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side. The parking for the property will found on the left as you turn in towards the station car park.

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