Property description
Tucked away down its own long approach drive, an individually designed detached chalet style residence benefiting from a self contained ground floor annexe and far reaching views over abutting open countryside in a 0.46 acre plot with outbuildings.
Description
The property was built for the current owners in about 1994 to provide 3 double bedroom accommodation including an en-suite. Subsequently a purpose built one double bedroom annexe has been added for a relative but may have potential to incorporate in the main accommodation and even enlarge the property by converting the roof void to provide extra living space subject to the necessary planning, building and any legal constraints. The marvellous South Westerly view at the rear over its own garden and countryside beyond is enjoyed by the main sitting room, kitchen/diner and both upstairs bedrooms. Additional characteristics include uPVC double glazing with the majority of the rooms having fanlight top openers, two separate gas heating systems both with their own boilers and radiators, smooth finished ceilings which are 9'6\" high to the upstairs bedrooms, panelled internal doors with brass finished handles and white sanitaryware. It is rare to find this combination of a three bedroom detached home, a bespoke annexe, views and an extensive range of outbuildings and a generous amount of parking.
Location
Fox Hollow descreetly nestles away from Telegraph Lane, one of the most sought after roads in the village, yet is only 0.25 mile from accessing the Alton - Winchester road. There is a network of footpaths and byways together with Weathermore Copse, a golf course and a garden centre in the neighbourhood with the C of E primary school at the end of nearby Alton Lane. The village also has a range of local shops including a bakers, wine merchants, Co-op and Tesco Express, village hall, bus services, churches, recreational facilities, doctors and vets surgeries, and the Watercress steam railway line. Within 4.5 miles drive lies Alton's historic town centre offering major shops such as M&S and Sainsbury's, weekly and specialist market events, and bistros and restaurants. Additionally the town has a station (Waterloo line), Waitrose and Aldi stores, senior and Convent schools, Alton FE College and a sports centre. This Hampshire area has private schools such as Churchers, Lord Wandsworth College and Peter Symonds. Alresford to the South West is recognised for its picturesque Broad Street, walks beside chalk streams and Perins Academy School.
Approach
Impressively and discreetly approached by a 400' (122m) long drive leading to the outbuildings, gardens, turning/parking area and house beyond, the accommodation affords:-
Ground Floor
Part glazed panelled front door to:-
Entrance Hall - 5' 2'' x 5' 0'' (1.57m x 1.52m)
Vaulted Velux style window with access door to Annexe roof void. Wall light point, telephone socket, coved ceiling, ceramic tiled floor. Built-in cupboard - plumbing for washing machine, stacked space for condenser dryer, light (dedicated to annexe laundry use). Front door to annexe. Part glazed panelled wooden door with matching side screen to:-
Central Hall - 11' 10'' x 7' 6'' (3.60m x 2.28m) including stairway and open under stairs area
Coved ceiling, radiator, smoke detector, thermostat, ceramic tiled floor.
Sitting Room - 12' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.93m x 3.63m)
Twin aspect - pair of French doors opening to patio area/rear garden, and pair of side windows. 3 wall light points, coved ceiling, gas point (for balanced flue gas fire), radiator, TV aerial point.
Kitchen Diner - 14' 7'' x 11' 11'' (4.44m x 3.63m)
Twin aspect - overlooking rear garden and side with half glazed door to patio area. Fitted with light oak swept head fronted units with ironmongery handles providing floor cupboards, pan and tower drawers, tray/towel receptacle, laminated worktops, inset one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink, tiled splashbacks with work, sink top and pelmet lighting to matching double pelmetted eye level cabinets with vented cooker hood and housing for fridge/freezer (concealed electric consumer unit at rear of cupboard above). Electric cooker panel, plumbing for dishwasher. Coved ceiling, ceramic tiled floor. Dedicated space for dining table and chairs. Radiator, TV aerial point, telephone socket. Glazed panelled door to central hall.
Utility Room - 7' 2'' x 5' 5'' (2.18m x 1.65m)
Side aspect. Fitted worktop, open shelving, plumbing for washing machine, stacked space for condenser dryer. Ceramic tiled floor, radiator, glazed panelled pine entry door. Wall hung Potterton Prima F gas boiler, digital programmer. Half glazed panelled wooden door to outside and adjacent shed.
Cloakroom - 5' 5'' x 4' 3'' (1.65m x 1.29m)
Side window. White suite of WC and pedestal wash basin, tiled splashback. Ceramic tiled floor, radiator, extractor fan with isolator.
Master Bedroom - 11' 11'' x 9' 5'' (3.63m x 2.87m)
Front aspect. Coved ceiling, radiator TV aerial point.
En-suite Bathroom - 11' 4'' x 4' 7'' (3.45m x 1.40m)
Side window. White suite with Victorian brass style fittings to panelled corner bath + mixers/hand cradle shower attachment and folding glazed shower screen, vanity wash basin in wide laminated surround + pine double shelved cupboard below, and WC. Part tiled walls, coved ceiling, radiator, vinyl flooring, extractor fan + isolator.
First Floor
From central hall, natural pine spindle balustraded staircase with turning double entry and hand rail to:-
Landing
Smoke Detector.
Bedroom Two - 12' 3'' x 12' 0'' (3.73m x 3.65m)
Excluding window bay - rear aspect enjoying far reaching country views towards Cheesefoot Head. Radiator, eaves alcove,TV aerial point, fitted high level bunk bed + wooden ladder. Part recessed built-in deep airing cupboard - hot water cylinder, immersion heater. Built in double wardrobe. Door to built-in eaves storage area - light.
Bedroom Three - 12' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.65m x 3.05m)
Excluding window bay - rear aspect enjoying far reaching country views towards Cheesefoot Head. Including high level fitted bunk bed + wooden ladder, TV aerial socket. Built-in eaves storage area - light. Lower height door to:-
Loft Area - 24' 0'' x 15' 2'' (7.31m x 4.62m)
Main floored area. Maximum height 8' 11'' x 0' 0'' (2.72m x 0.00m). Principally above annexe. Power.
Shower Room - 6' 2'' x 5' 1'' (1.88m x 1.55m)
Rear window. White suite of tiled and glazed shower cubicle + Mira Elite shower fitting, pedestal wash basin + tiled splashback and WC. Radiator, Extractor fan, shaving light.
Ground Floor Annexe
Entered via personal door from entrance hall.
Living Room - 16' 2'' x 9' 1'' (4.92m x 2.77m) + 8' 11'' x 5' 0'' (2.72m x 1.52m) L Shaped including Kitchen area.
Twin aspect. Three windows enjoying front garden and side outlooks plus French door to front path/garden. Coved ceiling, radiator, TV aerial socket and telephone point. Open plan kitchen area - beech effect fitted units providing floor cupboards, drawers, laminated worktop, inset stainless steel drainer sink + mixer, and matching wall cabinets. Space for slimline fridge/freezer, further space - plumbing for dishwasher. Further radiator, vinyl tiled floor, smoke detector. Wall hung Pro A28 MTN combination gas boiler.
Annexe Bedroom - 10' 8'' x 8' 8'' (3.25m x 2.64m)
Plus built-in part shelved wardrobe - radiator. Coved ceiling, radiator, telephone point.
En-suite Bathroom - 7' 8'' x 4' 10'' (2.34m x 1.47m)
Side window. White suite with pine effect fittings to panelled bath + tiled splashback, oval vanity washbasin + double cupboard below, and WC. Radiator, automatic extractor fan, coved ceiling, vinyl tiled floor.
Outside
Range of Outbuildings
Are located some distance to the front of the property directly adjoining the long approach drive and consist of:-
Barn - 24' 3'' x 19' 5'' (7.39m x 5.91m)
Of part brick, block and pitched roof construction - windows to side and rear, folding double bi-fold timber entry doors. Attached series of:- Store Shed; Store 9' 3'' x 6' 3'' (2.82m x 1.90m) and Former Stable 13' 0'' x 8' 3'' (3.96m x 2.51m), all with windows and separate entry doors.
Detached Workshop - 24' 10'' x 12' 5'' (7.56m x 3.78m)
Of mainly block and pitched roof construction with timber double entry doors, windows, long inspection pit with workshop end. Door to adjoining greenhouse 21' 6'' x 9' 6'' (6.55m x 2.89m). Expanse of open grassed area between outbuildings.
Gardens
Beyond the outbuildings towards the property is a raised lawn with various trees including Norwegian blue spruces and children's play equipment. The driveway culminates in a large turning and parking area for multiple vehicles with further lawn and paths to main front and annexe French doors. Outside tap. Creeper clad trelliswork gateway with wide paved path and external gas meter box. Widening and opening to the rear lawn which also has a broad sun patio area, outside lights, external electric meter box and recess to utility room door and dog grooming shed with hot and cold water. Further outside light. The rear lawn directly adjoins open fields, is hedged and includes a variety of shrubs, small oak tree and timber garden shed. Overall plot size 0.46 acre (0.187 hectare).
Directions
From Alton, take the A31 towards Winchester. Upon entering Four Marks and the two speed limits, turn first left into Telegraph Lane. After 0.2 mile, turn right by Paddock Lodge House no. 40 and continue down the drive to Fox Hollow, no. 42.
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