Gracious Street, Selborne, GU34

The house is well-appointed and has a contemporary yet traditional feel having been carefully designed to take full advantage of the stunning village setting. The generous and flexible accommodation includes a bespoke kitchen opening into a large dining room with a reclaimed pine floor and double doors opening out to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinets and larder with a tiled floor and granite work surfaces together with a range of integrated Neff appliances including a five ring gas hob, double oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The living accommodation also includes a double aspect sitting room with a central fireplace and wood burning stove as well as a conservatory. In addition, there are several ancillary rooms including a study/hobby room, laundry and boot room. These rooms could be utilised in a variety of different ways and possibly as annexe accommodation, if required. The property also has the considerable benefit of a ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The flexibility of the house has been enhanced with the creation of a study (within one of the bedrooms). This room has been fitted with a raised floor, desk, shelving and cabinets and could be re-instated as a bedroom. The two further double bedrooms each have the benefit of en-suite bath/shower rooms with traditional sanitary ware with under floor heating and a Japanese toilet to the bathroom for the principal bedroom.

The house occupies an exceptional and principally south facing position being set within the conservation area of the unspoilt village of Selborne. Gracious Street is a small, tranquil, rural lane leading out to open country and the village of Newton Valence.

Outside

The house stands more or less centrally within
principally south facing landscaped grounds providing a beautiful setting with areas of lawn and flower and shrub borders together with a fine outlook towards the Selborne Hangers. A paved terrace provides an ideal outside seating area and adjoins the conservatory and a small pond. A private driveway provides ample parking. Timber shed.

Situation

Selborne has a strong community with a public house - 'The Selborne Arms’, St Mary’s Church, village hall and Selborne C of E Primary School. The village is set amidst fine Hampshire countryside between the villages of Hawkley and Farringdon within the South Downs National Park. Renowned for its association with Gilbert White, the 18th Century naturalist, the village is home to Gilbert White’s House and Museum and is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty lying at the foot of a beech covered hanger. White’s Café forms part of the Museum and is a popular village meeting place.

The larger centres of Liss and Alton collectively provide a range of facilities as well as mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. In addition, the A3 can be accessed at Liss providing a route to London and the south coast.