Property description
Prominently located in the very heart of Alton's historic town centre, an exciting development of just two unique highly energy efficient contemporary detached homes to an extraordinary thoughtful specification and design.
Description
Red Oak Developments are creating a pair of unique, brand new, architect-designed, detached three storey town houses of slightly varying sizes and layouts with the emphasis upon outstanding space, easy contemporary living, versatile room use, build quality, sustainable living and careful use and conservation of energy. Red Oak's homes are designed to Lifetime Homes and A-rated for energy. A programme of sensitive landscaping will be applied to complement an highly convenient central town environment with both homes enjoying a westerly outlook over their own walled rear gardens with the tumbling expanse of The Chimes grounds directly beyond. There will be a 10 year NHBC Buildmark warranty.
Location
Vicarage Hill lies in the lee of St Lawrence Church and features an eclectic mix of residential properties interspersed with a number of majestic and protected trees with the immediate vicinity enjoying walks beside the Wey Stream into the water meadows Alton's landmark library building, the well preserved Market Square, the Allen Gallery and Curtis Museum, Amery Hill and St Lawrence schools, Alton College, the Eight Bells Inn and, as a walker friendly town, an intricate network of town footpaths are also at hand. Historic connections include the Battle of Alton in the Civil War, the town's brewing past, and sweet Fanny Adams.
ALTON
Deep in Jane Austen country, Alton has High Street shops, stores such as Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury's, a station (commuter rail service to Waterloo - minimum journey time 67 minutes), fitness clubs, bistros and inns, weekly and farmers market events, churches, a dance studio and a programme of entertainments in the public gardens appealing to all age groups. There are further primary and senior schools, Alton Convent and nurseries. Arguably the centre of the South, Alton is strategically placed for routes to other major centres, London, the motorway network, the South Coast and the airports. Nestling in Hampshire downland, there is also a sports centre, golf, rugby and cricket clubs, and village hostelries.
Internal Features
- High quality white sanitaryware with chrome fittings and soft closing wc seats- TV aerial points to kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms- BT points to kitchens, living rooms and master bedroom- CAT 5 points to kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms- Low energy downlighting to kitchens, bathrooms and en-suites- Fitted carpets and floor coverings- Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles- Security alarm system- Mains interlinked smoke detectors on each floor- Fitted wardrobes to master bedroom- Walnut veneered internal doors with contemporary chrome lever furniture- Solid walnut handrail to stairs with Fusion acrylic balustrades- External gas point for fire in lounge- Pencil architraves and skirting boards- Blue Tooth sound system in kitchen
Plot 1 - Sanctuary House
Approximate gross internal floor area 2,094 square feet (194.6 square metres). Details below are based upon a particular stage of construction.
Ground Floor
Reception Hall - 24' 7'' x 6' (7.49m x 1.83m) overall
Via part glazed multi-bolt locking front door with glazed side screen, covered canopy and outside light. Porcelain floor, alarm control panel, thermostat, smoke detector. Built-in understairs store cupboard - electric consumer unit. Walk-in cupboard housing Vent-Axia heat recovery system and wall hung Baxi Avanta-Plus condensing gas boiler.
Lounge - 18' 2'' x 12' 6'' (5.53m x 3.81m)
Rear aspect via pair of French doors and matching pair of deep silled windows. Multi-media socket, thermostat. Pair of part glazed entry doors.
Lifestyle Dining Kitchen - 19' 1'' x 14' 5'' (5.81m x 4.39m) overall
Twin aspect - front and side with 4 windows, 3 being low silled. Porcelain floor, downlighting. Dedicated dining/living area. Kitchen area including island with System Six units to Impressions Gloss Walnut finish with integrated appliances, Silestone white worktops and extensive soft closing units including island unit, floor cupboard, pan and tower drawers, and cantilevered wall cabinets. Inset Rangemaster stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink + swan neck mixer rinsing tap. High efficiency integrated Smeg appliances including split level electric oven and microwave oven, touch control induction hob, dishwasher, full height concealed fridge and full-height cocealed freezer (all A+ rated), CDA drinks and wine cooler and suspended stainless steel vented hood over island hob.
Utility/Cloakroom - 9' 1'' x 5' 1'' (2.77m x 1.55m)
Side window. Matching cupboard to kitchen with worktop inset with circular stainless steel hand sink. Integrated Hotpoint washer dryer. White wc. Porcelain floor, downlighting, chrome multiple heated towel rail.
First Floor
Landing - 15' 2'' x 7' 10'' (4.62m x 2.39m) including stairwell
Radiator, thermostat, smoke detector. Built-in cupboard housing Range Tribune Ecocyl pressurised hot water system, digital programmer. Further built-in store cupboard.
Master Bedroom - 18' 2'' x 12' (5.53m x 3.65m)
Rear aspect featuring central Juliet balcony with pair of windows enjoying views over rear garden to splendid gardens of The Chimes beyond. Radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room - 8' 10'' x 4' 10'' (2.69m x 1.47m)
Fitted with white luxury suite of wide low lipped walk-in glazed and tiled shower, Roca wash basin with integrated white soft closing double cupboard, mirror and dual lights, both with Grohe controls/tap, and Roca dual flush wc. Porcelanosa tiled floor and walls, chrome multiple heated towel radiator, downlighting, shaver socket, side window.
Bedroom Two - 13' 3'' x 10' 3'' (4.04m x 3.12m) excluding door recess
Twin aspect - pair of front windows + one at side. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 10' 2'' x 9' 9'' (3.10m x 2.97m)
Front aspect. Radiator.
Main Bathroom - 12' 5'' x 6' 2'' (3.78m x 1.88m) overall
White luxury suite with chrome taps, shower valves and fittings by Grohe to 4-piece suite. Bath with mixer and footlights, separate low lipped corner shower enclosure with thermostatic fitment, Roca wide wash basin with monotap and movement-lit anti-mist mirror, and Roca wc. Porcelanosa majority tiled floor and walls, downlighting, shaver socket, side window.
Second Floor
Top Landing - 14' 5'' x 8' 2'' (4.39m x 2.49m) including stairwell
Radiator, smoke detector, ceiling hatch. Built-in store cupboard.
Bedroom Four - 16' x 13' 5'' (4.87m x 4.09m) overall
Main rear aspect via Juliet balcony. Pair of side Keylite wood finished roof windows. 2 radiators.
Bedroom Five - 20' 8'' x 12' 9'' (6.29m x 3.88m) floor area at extremes
Reverse L-shaped consisting of 12' 9'' x 12' 3'' (3.88m x 3.73m) + 9' 0'' x 8' 5'' (2.74m x 2.56m) plus built-in double wardrobe. Twin aspect - pair of front dormer windows + one side window. Enjoying rooftop townscape views. 2 radiators.
Second Bathroom - 7' 4'' x 7' 3'' (2.23m x 2.21m) overall
White luxury suite with chrome taps by Grohe to bath with mixer and shower fitting, Roca wide pedestal wash basin with monotap, mirror and dual light,and dual flush Roca wc. Porcelanosa tiled floor and part tiled walls, circular fitted light, chrome multiple heated towel radiator, shaver socket, side Keylite wood finished roof window.
External Finishing
- Block paved driveway- Two on-site car spaces each with adjacent reinforced grassed area- Landscaped gardens to front and rear including turfing, paved sun terrace and steps, and stocked borders- Left hand side path and borders- Outside power socket and tap both with internal isolators- Twin outside lights to rear doors- Shed with bin store
NB:
1. Photographs shown include a rear view from the top floor and internal photographs. Also will include local scenes e.g. the water meadows.2. Viewings are strictly by prior arrangement and appointment with Warren Powell-Richards. Interested parties are respectfully asked to appreciate the potential dangers of a development site.3. Our developer clients reserve the right to change the specification without notice.4. For further information, please apply to Warren Powell-Richards, Alton office 01420 87379.
Directions
From the Alton Police Station/ Court mini-roundabout at the Train Station end of the town centre, proceed towards Alton College. At the Crown Hotel mini-roundabout, turn right still towards Alton College on Church Street. At the following mini-roundabout, turn left down Vicarage Hill where the new homes are on the right just prior to Alton Library.
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Property Features :
- Clean lined contemporary feel
- High performance triple glazed timber windows and aluminium cladding
- Contessa Spanish slate roofs
- Projected economic running costs
- Heat recovery and ventilation system