Property description
A good sized and individual 3/4 double bedroom detached bungalow of maturity and further potential occupying an elevated yet accessible country location commanding fine distant views over the South Downs National Park.
Location
High View is superbly located in one of Hampshire highest spots with marvellous views across the National Park to the county borders with Surrey. The bungalow's gardens adjoin the country crossroads of Telegraph, Willis, Headmore and Brightstone Lanes, the latter of which descends to Farringdon village. Being on the country fringe of Farringdon and Four Marks villages, there are a small number of other residences, mainly detached homes, in the neighbourhood together with Four Marks Golf Club and farming establishments. There is also a network of footpaths, bridleways, byways and lanes in the area which makes the locality popular with horse riders. Four Marks has a useful range of local shops including a Co-op, M & S garage outlet, Tesco Express and bakers and garage. There are bus services linking with the towns of Alton and Alresford, the former being within 5.25 miles and providing High Street shops, stores, weekly and specialist/farmers market events, station (Waterloo line), senior schools, Alton College, a sports centre and 2 golf courses.
Entrance Hall
Via covered porch with brick steps and lantern light. Panelled effect composite front door with multi-bolt locking and spy glass to open plan hall area. Alarm control panel. Archway to dining room.
Sitting Room - 15' 3'' x 14' 1'' (4.64m x 4.29m)
Rear aspect via window and double French doors onto sun terrace/garden. Natural brick fireplace fitted with log burning stove, slate hearth. 2 radiators, TV aerial socket.
Dining Room - 22' 10'' x 11' 0'' (6.95m x 3.35m) overall
Twin aspect enjoying front views. Pine architraves and skirting boards, 2 radiators.
Inner Hall
Hinged hatch with fitted sliding aluminum ladder to loft - part boarded with windows at two gable ends, lighting, hot water systern - see floorplan for size and more detail.
Study / Bedroom Four - 11' 0'' x 10' 9'' (3.35m x 3.27m)
Front view. Radiator. Phone point.
Family Kitchen - 19' 6'' x 12' 8'' (5.94m x 3.86m)
Twin aspect - front view and 2 side windows. Fitted with white swept head units integrated with stainless steel series of Hotpoint split level electric double oven, Candy gas hob and vented chimney style hood, and inset stainless steel one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink. Also Wamsler multi fuel range cooker (oven and hot plate). Providing extensive floor cupboards, top drawers and several part leaded light style wall cabinets with ironmongery handles, laminated worktops and peninsula, and part tiled surrounds. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for further appliance. Quarry tiled floor. Dedicated dining area - radiator. Glazed panelled doors to inner hall and:-
Utility Room - 12' 8'' x 6' 9'' (3.86m x 2.06m)
Twin aspect - rear and side. Fitted with stainless steel single drainer sink, laminated worktop, 2 double floor cupboards and 1 double wall cupboard. Quarry tiled floor. Plumbing for washing machine, space for condenser dryer and fridge/freezer. Wall hung Glow-worm 18sxi gas boiler, strip light. Half glazed door to garden.
Inner Lobby
Off sitting room. Digital thermostat.
Bedroom One - 11' 0'' x 11' 0'' (3.35m x 3.35m)
Side garden aspect. Radiator, phone point.
Walk-in Wardrobe - 6' 4'' x 3' 11'' (1.93m x 1.19m)
Fitted hanging rails and shelf, light, electric bar heater, fuseboxes.
Bedroom Two - 11' 1'' x 11' 1'' (3.38m x 3.38m)
Side garden aspect. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 11' 0'' x 10' 9'' (3.35m x 3.27m)
Front view. Pine skirting boards and architraves, radiator.
Bathroom - 11' 1'' x 8' 0'' (3.38m x 2.44m)
White five piece suite with chrome fittings to rolltop bath with central mixers and shower handset, separate glazed and tiled corner shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin, bidet and WC. Rear window. Wood strip effect vinyl flooring, radiator, automatic extractor fan. Built-in double linen cupboard, cupboard above.
Outside
Detached Double Garage - 22' 2'' x 18' 1'' (6.75m x 5.51m) externally
Of cedar style wooden construction with pitched roof, 2 double entry doors, personal side door, lighting including strip, power, single glazed side and rear windows and external flood/security lighting. Adjoining concreted drive with parking/turning area and five bar entry gates.
Good Sized Gardens
The front lawn has paths, flower/shrubbery borders and gates to both sides which lead to the main garden areas. There is a large lawn adjoining the front sun deck with outside tap, greenhouse, small shed, vegetable plot and several ornamental shrubs/small trees. A peashingle, brick and paved seating area with strawberry box adjoins the kitchen, beyond which is the large rear lawn with an expanse of Westerly facing sundeck for afternoon/evening enjoyment with ornamental pond, outside tap and floodlighting next to sitting room. External gas meter box. The lawn is studded by several ornamental trees with Spring margins and far end screened off compost area. Continuation lawn to other side with lean-to store, electric meter box and peashingle paths. Also screened compost area.
Overall Plot Size 0.31 acre (0.125 hectare)
Authorities
East Hampshire District Council, Petersfield, Tel 01730 266551 www.easthants.gov.ukSouth Downs National Park, Midhurst, Tel 01730 814810 www.southdowns.gov.uk
NB
Please note photographs may include a view from one of the loft windows.
Directions
From Alton, take the A31 towards Winchester. Upon entering Four Marks, turn first left into Telegraph Lane. After 0.9 mile, turn left into Brightstone Lane where High View is immediately on the right.
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Property Features :
- High ceilings and character with reputed 1920s origins
- 0.31 acre plot adjoining fields
- 2 reception rooms, log burning stove, family kitchen and utility room
- Gas heating system serving radiators most with individual thermostatic valves
- Double glazing - majority uPVC with fanlight windows and security locks