Property description
A stunning 4 bedroom character cottage dating back to circa 1840. Parking, garage, garden, fantastic views over fields.
Description
The accommodation comprises; Living room with wood burning stove, handmade country style kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, wet room, 4 bedrooms, large bathroom with roll top bath and large studio room. The property has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard throughout. An oil fired Aga Redfyre provides the central heating for the property.
Location
Empshott is a small hamlet about 2.5 miles to the south of the well known and historic village of Selborne. Selborne village offers a selection of small shops and two public houses as well as an abundance of walks including the Zig Zag, the Lythe, Noar Hill and 21 mile long Hangers Way with much of the local area in the ownership of the National Trust and the Blackmoor Estate. Alton's High Street is within 6.5 miles and has varied shops, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose stores, 2 senior schools, Alton College, the Convent school, a sports centre and a commuter rail service to Waterloo. Alternatively, there is a train station at Liss on the Portsmouth-London line. The A3 links with London and the South Coast. Further amenities can be found in Liss, Petersfield and Liphook.
Covered Porch
Brick and oak porch with pitched clay tiled roof. Large wooden front door with glass lattice work panels lead to:
Entrance Hall
A bright and airy area which could be used as a study. Front aspect double glazed window. Wall lights, radiator, slate tiled floor. Doors to Living Room and dining room. Stairs leading to first floor.
Living Room
Front aspect window with secondary glazing and views over open countryside. Exposed brick feature fireplace with wood burning stove. TV point, wall lights, spotlights, radiator. Oak flooring, steps up to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A beautifully designed handmade kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units in cream with wooden handles and oak worktops. Built in electric oven with 4 ring electric hob above, Butler sink with chrome mixer tap, built-in washing machine, space for fridge freezer. Exposed stone wall, brick fireplace with blue oil fired Aga Redfyre which supplies heating to the property. Window overlooking rear garden and also to side aspect.
Dining Room
Window to side aspect. Oak flooring, radiator, 2 wall lights. Double wooden doors open to understairs cupboard.
Wet Room
A modern wet room with large shower head, low level wc and cistern and wash basin with chrome tap. Natural stone/slate walls and floor. Side window.
First Floor
Landing
Doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Wooden stairs to 2nd floor.
Bedroom 1
Twin aspect to front and side with views over farmland. Radiator.
Bedroom 2
Rear aspect overlooking rear garden. Wooden floorboards, cupboard housing hot water cylinder. TV point.
Bedroom 3
Front aspect window with stunning views over countryside. Exposed floorboards, built-in wardrobes. Feature beams, TV point, radiator.
Bedroom 4
Side aspect window. TV and telephone points. This room is currently used as an office.
Bathroom
A very large and stunning bathroom with freestanding claw foot roll top bath with central chrome mixer tap, wc and sink set into chrome stand with chrome taps. Feature exposed stone wall, oak floor. Side aspect window.
Second Floor
Studio/Loft Room
2 Velux windows, feature beams, access to eaves storage area.
Outside
Rear Garden
Attractive cobbled Mediterranean style courtyard garden enclosed by rendered brick wall. Rear gate leading to:
Parking/Garage
A path leads from the rear garden to completely enclosed parking area with a detached single garage. This area could also be used as further garden. There are double gates from the road allowing vehicular access.
Directions
From Alton town centre, head towards Winchester on Butts Road passing the green on the right and immediately bear left onto the B3006 Selborne road heading towards Selborne Village. Continue through the village heading towards Empshott. The property will be found on the corner of Mill Lane on the right hand side.
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