Property description
A well-presented and charming 3 bedroom character cottage located in a quiet position within Kingsley village.
Description
The cottage lies down an unmade lane next to Kingsley Common. There is a large entrance hall and two good size reception rooms, both with woodburning stove. The kitchen has been refitted within the last year, with built-in appliances, and overlooks the pretty gardens. There are 3 double bedrooms upstairs with a shower to the master, and a family bathroom. Further benefits include a utility area, integral access to garage/storage area and driveway parking.
Location
Located on the common, the property enjoys country views to the rear over paddocks. Kingsley has a post office/enlarged general stores and Montessori nursery in the Kingsley Centre, The Cricketers Inn, All Saints Church, a sports and social club, and local societies and annual events. In the lee of the church lies the Common and pond. There is also a tennis centre whilst neighbouring Binsted has a primary school with Bentley station beyond being on the Alton to Waterloo rail line. Local landmarks include Selborne revered for its connections with the 18th Century naturalist Gilbert White and specially identified footpaths such as Hangers Way.
Within 5 miles lies the High Street of the old market town of Alton, which has M&S, Sainsbury‘s and Waitrose stores, open air market events, further schools and FE College, Alton Convent and a sports centre. Neighbouring towns include Farnham, Haslemere, Petersfield and Bordon with the A3 giving access to not only London but also the South Coast.
Entrance Hall
Double wooden chapel doors opening to spacious hall with tile effect floor. Under stairs storage area with cupboard above, 2 radiators. Opening to kitchen, doors to wc and dining room.
Cloakroom
Fitted with wc, wash basin with cupboard below. Front aspect double glazed window.
Kitchen
Refitted within the last year with a range and base and wall units with wood effect worktops. Inset stainless steel sink with drainer, space for American fridge/freezer, built-in microwave, built-in electric oven with 4 ring hob and extractor fan above., Tile effect floor. Rear aspect window overlooking garden. Part glazed stable door to garden. Open to:
Utility Area
Large cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler, further cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Storage cupboards. Wooden steps to:
Storage Area/Boot Room
Radiator, light and power. Door to:
Tack Room/Store
Up-and-over garage door. Light and power.
Living Room
Double doors leading to rear patio. Feature brick fireplace with woodburning stove. Quarry tiled floor, radiator.
Dining Room
Front aspect double glazed window. Corner Jotul woodburning stove with brick surround and wooden mantelpiece. Quarry tiled floor, radiator.
First Floor
Landing
Hatch to loft. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One
Rear aspect double glazed window. Built-in cupboard. Radiator.
En-suite
Fitted with shower cubicle and wash basin.
Bedroom Two
Front aspect double glazed window. Wooden flooring, built-in cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Three
Front aspect double glazed window. Recess and cupboard over stairs. Radiator.
Bathroom
Rear aspect double glazed window. Fitted with 4 piece suite of wc, wash basin, corner bath and shower cubicle with glazed screen. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator.
Outside
Front
Driveway parking, gate leading to rear garden. Pretty front garden with shrubs and tree.
Rear Garden
Mainly laid to lawn with entertaining patio. There is a selection of small trees and shrubs and the garden is enclosed by hedging and fencing. Several sheds.
Directions
From Alton railway station area, take the B3004 to Kingsley. On reaching the Cricketers Inn, turn immediately right on to the unmade track and proceed right handed with the fishing lake on the left and Ockham Hall on the right. Bear right twice where the property is on the left.