Property description

Originating as a tithe barn, an endearing 4 bedroom detached character conversion featuring 2 splendid reception rooms and a 1/3rd acre plot with delightful lawned gardens in an easily accessible semi-rural location. High Street, Alton within 1.5 miles.

Description
Part of an ingenious and intriguing farmyard conversion in the 1970s, the property has a wealth of character displaying exposed beams and natural brickwork with an inglenook style open fireplace and latch pine doors, yet having the convenience of replacement double glazed windows and French doors, a security alarm system and gas heating with radiators. There are fine vistas over the gardens to the rear, whilst the front outlook is over rolling open North Downs countryside opposite. Approached by a long drive to the rear culminating in a garage and parking area, the house enjoys a rather unique setting with the best of the convenience for the town and the joys of the countryside.

Location
The property is within a splendid farm conversion scheme of a limited number of totally individual detached homes with Jordans Farmhouse adjacent. Lying within the parish of Shalden village, the property is on the country fringes in an area of mainly detached properties of differing ages and designs in large gardens and is strategically placed for access to not only the historic old market town of Alton with its station (Waterloo line), but also road routes to the North leading to the M3 junction 5, Basingstoke, Reading and the Thames Valley. Alton includes varied shops with Waitrose, Sainsbury‘s, M & S and Aldi stores, a weekly open air market, primary and senior schools, Alton Convent, Alton College and a sports centre among its attributes. The surrounding North Downs countryside presents footpaths, byways and bridleways, village inns, Lord Wandsworth College and gliding at Lasham.

Ground Floor
Lantern light with part single glazed heavy oak front door to:-

Entrance Vestibule
Twin aspect. Exposed brickwork and beams, coats hooks, delivery box. Glazed and panelled metal studded inner door and window to dining hall.

Drawing Room - 23‘ 2‘‘ x 22‘ 0‘‘ (7.06m x 6.70m)
Magnificent triple aspect room featuring Inglenook style open fireplace with Jetmaster fire and exposed brickwork and beams to two walls. Further major beam. Double French doors to sun terrace/rear garden. 3 radiators, thermostat, TV aerial socket. Part vaulted bay with concealed lighting. Pair of glazed doors to:-

Dining Hall - 23‘ 2‘‘ x 13‘ 4‘‘ (7.06m x 4.06m)
Twin aspect with open tread double entry stairs and triple gallery above. Exposed brickwork and beams to two walls. 2 radiators, telephone points. Recess ideal for sideboard. Part recessed lighting.

Cloakroom
Rear window. Suite of WC and wash basin, tiled splashback. Lintel beam. Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 13‘ 9‘‘ x 10‘ 0‘‘ (4.19m x 3.05m)
Enjoying twin aspect including view towards Southwood, Shalden (see photograph on website). Fitted to light oak theme with Fagor ceramic hob, Neff hood and Neff split level electric double oven. Exposed brick and beams to one wall including peninsular breakfast bar. Distressed stone effect floor. Providing floor cupboards, pan and top drawers, wood trimmed laminated limestone effect worktops with inset twin bowl single drainer sink, tiled splashbacks and matching wall cabinets. Plumbing for dishwasher. Fitted Harvey‘s water softener. Radiator.

Utility Room - 10‘ 0‘‘ x 5‘ 11‘‘ (3.05m x 1.80m)
Front aspect. Matching floor to kitchen. Fitted worktop, plumbing for washing machine, space for condenser dryer, floor cupboard. Exposed brick and beams to one wall. Corner larder, space for fridge/freezer, radiator, strip light. Electric meter and consumer unit. Wall hung Ideal ICOS condensing gas boiler. Half single glazed door to outside.

First Floor
From dining hall, double entry open tread wooden balustraded stairs to:-

Triple Galleried Landing - 13‘ 1‘‘ x 9‘ 9‘‘ (3.98m x 2.97m) including stairwell
Recessed lighting, radiator. Hatch fitted with sliding aluminium ladder to loft.

Premier Bedroom - Overall 21‘ 10‘‘ L-shaped 17‘ 10‘‘ x 12‘ 7‘‘ (5.43m x 3.83m) + 9‘ 6‘‘ x 9‘ 3‘‘ (2.89m x 2.82m) Dressing Area including 2 fitted double wardrobes
Wide window with lintel beam and rear garden outlook. Exposed brickwork. 2 radiators, bedside lighting socket, downlight.

En-suite Shower Room - 8‘ 9‘‘ x 7‘ 9‘‘ (2.66m x 2.36m)
Side window. Walk-in gated white shower enclosure. Suite of pedestal wash basin and WC. Part tiled walls, radiator, separate chrome heated towel rail, shaving light, louvred wall cupboard.

Bedroom Two - 13‘ 3‘‘ x 10‘ 11‘‘ (4.04m x 3.32m)
Side aspect over The Granary towards Woodlands. Including fitted double wardrobe. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 12‘ 6‘‘ x 9‘ 2‘‘ (3.81m x 2.79m)
Southerly side aspect. Fitted corner cupboard. Radiator. Potential study use.

Bedroom Four - 10‘ 9‘‘ x 10‘ 1‘‘ (3.27m x 3.07m)
Front aspect and treed view over undulating countryside towards Shalden. Including fitting cupboards and units. Also fitted corner airing cupboard - recessed hot water cylinder. Radiator.

Bathroom - 10‘ 0‘‘ x 6‘ 6‘‘ (3.05m x 1.98m)
Front window. White suite of panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC. Part tiled surrounds. Radiator, shaving light.

Outside

Front Courtyard
Expanse of paved area with external gas meter box and brick and flint front wall. Further paving with outside tap to front door. Views over countryside opposite towards Shalden. Pedestrian gates either side to:-

Extensive Lawned Gardens
A delightful and progressive complement to the property commencing with pavioured effect sun terrace beside drawing room flanked by low height walls, pond and shrubbery with lawned side areas and paved path sheltered by a brick wall to the Northerly side. Steps with continuing lawn and borders containing several small trees with privacy hedging and ‘stepping stones‘ leading to a much wider expanse of lawn with fruit trees, 2 timber sheds, greenhouse, kitchen and fruit gardens and evergreen screen to composting area.

Overall Plot Size 0.33 Acre (0.135 Hectare)

Single Garage - 19‘ 11‘‘ x 10‘ 0‘‘ (6.07m x 3.05m)
Adjoining rear garden via gate. Being one of pair under hipped pitched tiled roof with brick and weather boarded elevations. Up-and-over door, replacement rear window, strip light, power. Pea shingle driveway area immediately in front of garage with open log storage. Approached by long driveway from Upper Anstey Lane leading to this property and The Granary next door.

Directions
From The Palace Cinema mini-roundabout at the Eastern end of Drayman‘s Way/Orchard Lane, Alton town centre‘s inner relief road, take the Alton College exit towards the High Street. At the next mini-roundabout, turn right still towards Alton College onto Church Street. Go ahead at the following mini-roundabout shortly becoming Old Odiham Road. Do not deviate and pass the College on the right and continue for a mile where Farriers Court is on the right just prior to Upper Anstey Lane also on the right.

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