Appledown Lane, Alresford, SO24

A superbly presented, single storey country residence benefiting from highly versatile accommodation extending to in excess of 2,000 square feet with numerous additional outbuildings. The property was built approximately 30 years ago and has been completely remodelled and refurbished by the current owners to provide an eco-friendly home designed to minimize its environmental impact, maximize energy efficiency, and ensure sustainability.
The remodelled layout offers an intelligent configuration of accommodation neatly dividing the day-to-day living spaces from the bedrooms and bathrooms.
The main living spaces comprise a triple aspect sitting room and a triple aspect kitchen/family/dining room with aluminium sliding doors to two sides opening onto the grounds. The kitchen area has been fitted with a modern range of fitted units and built-in appliances, together with a complementing island unit. To the other side of the hallway is a separate utility room with built-in storage and a cloakroom.
The main bedroom is set to the far end of the property and features an en-suite bathroom and a bay window providing stunning, uninterrupted views across neighbouring countryside. The main guest bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities, while the remaining three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
All the principal rooms and bedrooms enjoy views across the various aspects of the grounds and surrounding countryside.

Specification/Works Completed
• Complete refurbishment in 2023
• Remodelling of interior
• New double glazed windows and doors, including two large patio doors in kitchen/diner and large picture window in master bedroom
• Reinsulated house with Grade A EPC certificate
• New electrics
• New heating
o High Temperature air source heat pump
o 3 zone Hive controls
• 8kW solar array – south facing, approved for exporting electricity to the grid (controllable via internet)
• 13.3kW inverter/battery (controllable via internet)
• 2 x Electric car charging points – linked to solar array and grid (controllable via internet)
• Electric gates (local control and also via internet)
• New kitchen
• 2 new bathrooms, pre-existing bathroom refurbished
• 8 x 4m Office
o Fully insulated
o CAT6 ethernet connection
o WiFi
o Cabling for 7.1 surround sound
o Bifold doors
o Bathroom
• Fast internet access - Starlink
• Scalable Ubiquiti intranet system covering house and grounds (controllable via internet):
o 5 wireless access points
o CAT6 ethernet connection to living room, kitchen and office
o 3 wireless networks – Family, guest and house
• Scalable Ubiquiti Protect CCTV (controllable via internet):
o 3 cameras
o Automated person/vehicle detection
o Network Video Recorder (NVR) with over 6 months recording time

Outside

Set off a country lane, an electric gated entrance opens onto a driveway leading up to a large parking area and garaging.

The wonderful grounds attributed to this property extend to approximately four acres, offering a harmonious blend of formal and natural elements, catering to a variety of interests.

Set within the grounds are a number of useful outbuildings, including a recently constructed home office/garden room, garage complex and a large wood store offering options for a number of different uses. There is also an organic/kitchen garden and a second driveway from the lane leading to a further garage in need of repair.

The elevated setting also provides wonderful, far-reaching views across the neighbouring fields and countryside. The paddock areas together with the stabling also lend themselves to those with an equine interest.

Situation

The property is tucked away in a secluded and semi-rural location yet lies within one mile of the Georgian market town or Alresford with its excellent range of independent retailers, delicatessens, restaurants and public houses. There is a more comprehensive range of shopping, cultural and recreational amenities in the cathedral city of Winchester, together with a mainline station with services into London Waterloo with a journey time of approximately one hour.

The A31 and M3 provide access to the national road network and the area is well served by an excellent range of state and private schools, including Sun Hill Infant and Junior and Perins Secondary & Sports College. Outdoor pursuits are also well catered for with fishing on the renowned Itchen River and many opportunities for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside.

Additional Information

Services

Mains water and electric with air-source heat pump and photovoltaic tiles exporting to the grid. Private drainage.