Holybourne, Alton, GU34

A truly delightful attached Grade II Listed cottage of great character and charm, believed to date from the 1700's, standing close to the heart of the village. The cottage takes full advantage of the features associated with a building of this period with a number of period features including exposed beams and timbers, old latch doors and fireplaces. The generous accommodation includes a beautiful sitting room with a fireplace with a wood burning stove and a conservatory/garden room with two sets of double doors opening out to the south-west facing garden. The living accommodation is complemented by a 'heart of the home' kitchen / breakfast room with an Aga and fireplace. The bespoke handcrafted kitchen has been finished with pine fronted cabinets, granite work surfaces, butler sink and terracotta tiled flooring. The cottage also has the benefit of a ground floor cloakroom. There are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Of note, the family bathroom has been completed with traditional white sanitary ware including a bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and separate shower. This a very appealing and interesting village home offered for sale with no onward chain.

Outside

The enclosed garden has been landscaped to take full advantage of the principally south-west aspect with a variety of flowering plants, shrubs and climbers. There are broad areas of stone paving providing an ideal space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. There is allocated parking for two vehicles within the adjoining shared parking area.

Situation

The cottage stands within the conservation area close to the heart of the village. Holybourne has a very strong and active community with Andrews Endowed Primary School (four to eleven), Eggars Secondary School, ‘White Hart’ public house, shop/Post Office, theatre, village hall (with a pre school), church and a number of clubs and associations. A walk along the lane leads to the church, pond and open countryside. Holybourne is adjacent to Alton and also adjoins fine open Hampshire countryside. Alton provides a range of individual shops together with weekly and specialist markets, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food, sports centre, secondary school, a sixth form college and mainline station to London Waterloo.