Property description
CHAIN-FREE SALE Rich in architectural detail and high on accessibility to both town and country, a magnificent 2005 barn style house occupying a fine and unique location commanding South Westerly views over adjoining rolling countryside - central Alton within 0.8 mile.
Description
Crafted by specialists Hampshire Heritage Developments Ltd and contractors HA & DB Kitchin Ltd, the ambience of this link attached home is of light, airiness and individuality with a character inspired atmosphere centred on an outstanding part vaulted and galleried dining hall embellished with discerning use of oak joinery and emphasis upon the scale of the 4 double bedroom, 2 en-suite accommodation. Vistas over the undulating North Downs countryside are strongly evident. The South Westerly aspect is enjoyed from the landscaped, easily managed rear gardens and stone sun terrace together with the drawing room, dining hall, farmhouse kitchen, the premier bedroom and optional home office. The relationship of the dining hall, drawing room and farmhouse kitchen is especially suited to entertaining or purely very comfortable living. The front courtyard combines a novel granary style double garage with a hard surfaced double entry drive and plenty of parking for family and friends. Important characteristics on view quite apart from the flint, brick and feather boarded elevations, and 2014 upgraded clay tiled roof, include the latch ledged and braced oak internal doors, the impressive fireplace, oak wardrobes with black ironmongery hinges and Edwardian influenced white sanitaryware with chrome fittings.
Additionally, there is sympathetically designed double glazing including uPVC windows to the rear, smooth finished ceilings and pencil skirting boards and architraves. The gas heating system has radiators, which are individually thermostatically controlled, and a pressurised hot water system. On an historical note, Will Hall Farm is one of the oldest documented residential sites in Alton recorded in the Doomsday Book in 1086. Apparently, during its Saxon tenure, it had its own church and meadow beside the Wey stream and in the 15th Century Winchester College took ownership with the present Georgian house being one of the neighbouring properties.
Location
Chapter House is one of three substantial 2004/5 constructed properties directly adjoining fields with the complex consisting of high end new build properties, hop kilns and conversions in a beautifully created, country merged scheme totalling 7 inspiring individual homes, which won the Alton Society's prestigious John Ambrose Award in 2004. Whilst the prime aspect of the property is South Westerly over its own gardens, there are also views over the adjoining fields to Hungry Copse and Ackender Wood with neighbouring Brick Kiln Lane providing walks deeper into the countryside. Strategically placed for road routes to Basingstoke, the M3 and the Guildford-Winchester axis, Will Hall Farm is a level walk away from Alton's Market Square with the town centre directly beyond including family owned and multiple shops, M & S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's stores, a station with a commuter service to London Waterloo (minimum journey time 67 minutes), a retail park, regular open air and farmers' markets, interest societies, a museum and gallery, library and variety of culinary outlets.
Steeped in English Civil War, Jane Austen and hop growing history and now famous for its 2012 Olympic Gold equestrian achievements and recognised as a walker-friendly town, Alton includes primary, senior and the Convent schools, Alton College, a sports centre and 2 outlying golf courses. Further attributes in the area range from private schools at Lord Wandsworth College and Churchers to pursuits such as gliding at Lasham and trout fishing on the Itchen.
Ground Floor
Gabled Oak Porch
Stone threshold, pair of lantern lights. Wide ledged and braced front door with dual side windows to:-
Dining Hall - 27' 7'' x 16' 1'' (8.40m x 4.90m)
A magnificent twin aspect room part vaulted with 20'8\" high ceiling and centre spun oak staircase and gallery with Velux front window. Oak theme laminated floor, 2 exposed timbers. Sliding patio door to sun terrace/rear garden. 3 radiators, separate thermostat, alarm control panel, smoke detector. Pair of Parliament hinged bevelled glazed panelled doors leading to:-
Drawing Room - 21' 6'' x 13' 10'' (6.55m x 4.21m)
A fine twin aspected room also with far reaching views via conservatory. Superb inglenook style fireplace in reclaimed brickwork with heavy oak bressumer and raised stone hearth fitted with insert Varde Ovne In-line 47 log burning stove (6 Kw). 4 lighting sockets, multi-media points, 2 radiators. Double glazed door with dual side windows to:-
Conservatory - 12' 7'' x 10' 4'' (3.83m x 3.15m)
Triple aspect of brick and uPVC construction with matching pitched roof in self cleaning glass with two remote controlled windows. Featuring knapped brick quoining to one wall. Pair of wall light points, dimmer switch, oak effect cushion vinyl floor, multiple power points. French door to sun terrace/rear garden.
Cloakroom
Front aspect. White suite of WC and wash basin, Travertine theme splashback, limestone effect tiled floor, radiator, downlighting on dimmer, extractor fan + isolator.
Farmhouse Kitchen - 21' 6'' x 13' 10'' (6.55m x 4.21m)
Twin aspect capturing front courtyard view and rear vistas designed in cream livery with subtle panelled effect and beech style handles, granite worktops incorporating concealed Bosch dishwasher, Bosch stainless steel microwave and freestanding Rangemaster Noir range cooker (5 burner gas hob and griddle, ceramic plate, electric grill, electric and fan ovens, storage compartment) in chimney style surround with high mantel shelf and vented hood. Affording extensive fitted range of floor cupboards, pan and top drawers, task worktop lighting, Travertine effect style splashbacks, tall double larder unit and double pelmeted wall cabinets with pair of glass display cabinets and angled end ornament shelves. Countersunk Franke one and half bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer. Space for fridge/freezer. Limestone style tiled floor. Perimeter downlighting + suspended light point. Multiple TV aerial and telephone sockets, 2 radiators.
Laundry Room - 9' 1'' x 6' 9'' (2.77m x 2.06m)
Front aspect. Fitted in matching livery to kitchen with beechblock effect laminated worktops, floor and corner cupboards, inset stainless steel single drainer sink + mixer, Travertine effect tiled splashbacks. Limestone style tiled floor, radiator, downlighting. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall hung Worcester gas boiler, digital programmer. Extractor fan, cupboard housing electric consumer unit. Half glazed door to:-
Rear Porch
Lantern light.
First Floor
Oak Landing
Overall 31' long with front aspect. Alighted from dining hall via impressive open tread oak spiral staircase with spindle balustrade and matching gallery to landing. Pair of wall light points, thermostat, smoke detector. Built-in wardrobe. Built-in airing cupboard also housing Ariston pressurized hot water system, immersion heater. Pair of hatches to loft.
Premier Bedroom - 16' 0'' x 13' 0'' (4.87m x 3.96m)
Vaulted room enjoying marvellous country view to Ackender and Wixes Woods. Radiator, telephone and TV aerial sockets.
Walk-in Wardrobe - 6' 11'' x 6' 11'' (2.11m x 2.11m)
Part shelved hanging space, radiator, downlighting.
En-suite Bathroom - 7' 0'' x 6' 11'' (2.13m x 2.11m)
Rear aspect. Presenting white suite of panelled bath + mixers and separate shower fitting, pedestal wash basin and WC. Travertine effect part tiled walls, limestone style tiled floor, white ladder multiple heated towel rail, shaver socket, downlighting on dimmer, extractor fan + isolator.
Guest Bedroom - 18' 2'' x 10' 6'' (5.53m x 3.20m)
Plus built-in oak double wardrobe. Front aspect with view to hop kilns. Radiator, telephone and TV aerial sockets.
En-suite Shower Room - 10' 6'' x 5' 11'' (3.20m x 1.80m)
Rear aspect. White suite of panelled bath + mixers/handle cradle shower attachment, recessed wide glazed and tiled shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and WC. Travertine effect part tiled walls, downlighting on dimmer, white ladder multiple heated towel rail, shaver socket, extractor fan + isolator.
Bedroom Three - 18' 1'' x 10' 4'' (5.51m x 3.15m)
Plus built-in oak double wardrobe. Front aspect overlooking own courtyard to hop kilns beyond. Radiator, TV aerial and telephone sockets.
Bedroom Four / Home Office - 13' 11'' x 10' 9'' (4.24m x 3.27m)
Rear aspect. Radiator, telephone and TV aerial sockets.
Family Bathroom - 10' 6'' x 7' 5'' (3.20m x 2.26m) overall
Rear aspect. White suite of panelled bath + mixers/hand cradle shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and WC. Part tiled walls in limestone theme with decorative keyline, limestone style tiled floor, radiator, downlighting on dimmer, shaver socket, extractor fan + isolator.
Outside
Flint Courtyard
A pair of tarmacadam style recesses with five bar gates open to the in-and-out stone chipped hard surfaced driveway and parking courtyard at the front which has curved stocked borders, outside lighting and 'stepping stones' to covered log storage bay. Gas meter box. Pair of oak framed remote controlled roller shutter doors to:-
Granary Style Double Garage - 28' 9'' x 17' 5'' (8.76m x 5.30m) at extremes
Beautifully designed with a curved brick, flint and clay tiled structure and exposed internal roof timbers. Multiple strip lights, double power point. Outside tap.
Landscaped Garden
Has been sculpted to fuse with its open field surroundings and enjoy its natural South Westerly aspect with far reaching vistas. The extended stone sun terrace juxtuposes with the dining hall and conservatory. Lantern light and external power socket. The sculptured lawn is flanked by a rockery and cleverly scaled borders stocked with a wide variety of specimen plants and shrubs with young trees including silver birch to the far corner. A mixed beech hedge is contained within a post and rail fence directly backing onto the field. Stone steps and curved raised brick borders progress from the sun terrace to a sheltered seating area beside the rear porch designed to capture the evening sun. Adjoining timber potting shed and rain-fed water butt. A wide stone covered walkway to the side with further water butt, useful storage area and lighting, leads to the front courtyard via a pair of picket gates.
NB
The property is a freehold tenure. Please note there is a residents management company with a nominal annual charge.
Directions
From the row of banks on High Street, Alton, turn beside Boots the Chemist up Market Street and continue ahead becoming Lenten Street and then Basingstoke Road. At the mini-roundabout, proceed ahead still with Basingstoke Road. Then turn second right into Will Hall Farm. The property is second on the left beyond the corner paddock.
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